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I'm donating an FRC micro:bit Scouting Tool for the Charity Auction at the 2022 Indiana Robotics Invitational. Proceeds from the 2022 Auction will benefit Riley Children’s Mental Health and Behavioral Health program and help provide services to young people in need.  The FRC micro:bit Scouting Tool makes it easy to collect scouting data from the spectator area. The following are some key features to this tool: The compact design makes it easy to carry into the bleachers and use while watching matches.  The hard plastic case makes it easy to pack with other team equipment.  It leverages advanced HOTAS design philosophy originally developed for fourth and fifth generation fighter jets.  The tactile physical buttons allow the Scout to collect data without taking their eyes off the field.  The micro:bit pocket-sized computer can be easily updated with a new app for next season’s game. Details about this scouting tool design are available in the project guide at http...

[Update: You are bidding on a full set of custom built bumpers with your team number on them for an upcoming season. The bumper on the table is just an example to show the craftsmanship, method of attaching the numbers, and how they are reversible with a horizontal flap that cannot bug on the ground and interfere with the drive system. -jr] [Update: The top three bidders will win this auction. As of Saturday night, one of the bidders will receive a full set of competition bumpers for one dollar. If you are willing to pay someone more than a buck  to build your robot bumpers, add a bid to the sheet. You don't have to out bid the highest bid to win a set of bumpers. -jr] I'm donating three sets of Reversible Bumpers for the Charity Auction at the 2022 Indiana Robotics Invitational. Proceeds from the 2022 Auction will benefit Riley Children’s Mental Health and Behavioral Health program and help provide services to young people in need. There is one bid sheet for the bumpers so the...

I just started planning my trip to the 2022 Indiana Robotics Invitational (IRI). This year it will be held in my hometown, Columbus, IN. To help teams traveling to the event I have posted a short guidebook with more information about Columbus and other things to see while you're there. It is available at  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S9MPqsJQuDJeNvRmPCwBw3sL2liMf5WVQvECOkro8o8 .  Details for the event are available at the official website:  http://indianaroboticsinvitational.org . The teams have been selected. Volunteers are organized. It promises to be a great event. IRI always selects a charity to support from the event. They ask spectators for a donated backpack with supplies for elementary age students. They are also looking for donated items as part of their Charity Auction. This year I'll be donating three sets of Reversible Bumpers. I use the design outlined in this project guide:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uw5eNlRrA46mTpt6AEXgEAwaTSo1M8Y5zvqx...