VikingBots - FRC 2998

VikingBots - FRC 2998

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Congratulations to the TJHS Vikingbots for their efforts at the FIRST Chesapeake competition today. While their season may be over for this year great activities are still in store as the enthusiastic team members continue to build with supportive faculty and mentors. Thanks to all who helped like Marco's Pizza, Richmond Region LULAC Council 4614, AMF Bakery Systems & Novelis. We’ll keep you posted.
You can also cheer on TJHS robotics team competing today through this stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vwfmFMP1CM&ab_channel=FIRSTChesapeakeArchive
Cheer on the Vikingbots today through the stream: https://www.twitch.tv/firstchesapeake
Happy International Women’s Day to the amazing students and mentors flourishing and growing in STEM.
At competitions robots must be inspected.
Fixed coding issues & ready to complete. Viking it team members on the left with a team they formed an alliance with on the right. Next match at 11:10am.
UPDATE: You can watch VikingBots - FRC 2998 robotics competition matches through this live streaming YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRpxfLbqlgg
Drive team was up early & ready to go to the FIRST Chesapeake robotics competition which starts at 9:30am. Here's the link to watch the competitions and cheer on team #2998: https://www.twitch.tv/firstchesapeake
A little bit of touring and representing in our nation’s capital before the FIRST Chesapeake robotics competition tomorrow.
We’re off to the FIRST Chesapeake competition in Washington DC. Wish us luck and thanks to all of our supporters like AMF Bakery Systems, Novelis and .
Kudos to Jaqueline for getting the robot to raise itself up on the bar with an extending arm one of the requirements at the FIRST Chesapeake robotics competition Sunday! We bow before you! Be sure to watch team #2998 online: https://www.twitch.tv/firstchesapeake
Want to learn more about, get involved and support high school robotics teams around the region? There are many volunteer opportunities with the many upcoming FIRST Chesapeake robotics competitions. Many are remote. https://events.firstchesapeake.org/sign-up-as-a-volunteer/

We are the VikingBots - FRC 2998!

Operating as usual

03/26/2023

Go Vikingbots!

03/26/2023

1 more qualifying match to go. Thanks to our sponsors and supporters for bringing us to this point Showbest Fixture Corp, Novelis, Trane, Jewett Automation, AMF Bakery Systems, Richmond Region LULAC Council 4614, T-Mobile

Photos from VikingBots - FRC 2998's post 03/26/2023

Scenes from the first match of the day where our functioned great but a robot on our alliance fell over. 💜

03/26/2023
03/25/2023

Taking a break from competition...

2023 CHS District Glen Allen VA Event 03/25/2023

2023 CHS District Glen Allen VA Event

The Blue Alliance website allows you to see the matches in real time as well as VikingBots - FRC 2998's status and ranking. Follow along and cheer!

2023 CHS District Glen Allen VA Event Videos and match results for the 2023 CHS District Glen Allen VA Event FIRST Robotics Competition in Glen Allen, VA, USA.

firstchesapeake1 - Twitch 03/25/2023

firstchesapeake1 - Twitch

You can follow along and watch the competition today at Deep Run HS and cheer on the VikingBots - FRC 2998 through this Twitch channel.

firstchesapeake1 - Twitch FIRST Chesapeake 2023 FRC Portsmouth District Event Day 2

FIRST Chesapeake Robotics Competition Glen Allen VA Event 03/21/2023

FIRST Chesapeake Robotics Competition Glen Allen VA Event

FIRST Chesapeake Robotics Competition Glen Allen VA Event The robots are coming back to Glen Allen from March 24 to 26, 2023. In the FIRST Robotics Competition, teams of high school students build, program and compete in an epic battle that combines the excitement of a championship sporting event with the practical application of science and technology. Th...

Five teams of Hampton Roads students — and the robots they built — make playoffs during regional competition 03/21/2023

Five teams of Hampton Roads students — and the robots they built — make playoffs during regional competition

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Five teams of Hampton Roads students — and the robots they built — make playoffs during regional competition Students from Hampton Roads were on the winning team in the Charged Up robotics competition in Portsmouth this past weekend.

Photos from VikingBots - FRC 2998's post 03/20/2023

Scenes from the team’s &FIRST FIRST Chesapeake match on Sunday in Portsmouth. In the whole district (MD, DC, VA) we are currently ranked 89/139. We hopefully will work out the technical issues this week and boost our ranking at the competition next weekend at Deep Run HS in Henrico. Thanks everyone for your support!

03/20/2023

Will and Chrys, who are on the drive team reflected after their first FIRST Chesapeake match on Sunday in Portsmouth and showed optimism about their day ahead. In the end we were ranked 16th at that competition. In the whole district (MD, DC, VA) we are currently ranked 89/139. We hopefully will work out the technical issues this week and boost our ranking at the competition next weekend at Deep Run HS in Henrico. Thanks everyone for your support!

03/19/2023

An exciting first match of the day. Red alliance and we pulled our rank up to 14.

03/19/2023
Photos from VikingBots - FRC 2998's post 03/19/2023

Thanks again to our sponsors and supporters Richmond Region LULAC Council 4614 T-Mobile Haberdasher Corporate Apparel LLC Showbest Fixture Corp AMF Bakery Systems Jewett Automation Trane Novelis.

Photos from VikingBots - FRC 2998's post 03/19/2023

Scenes from Day 1 at the FIRST Chesapeake competition. A challenging day but we have fixed most problems. We now rank 18/32 and are determined to climb the ranks tomorrow.

firstchesapeake1 - Twitch 03/18/2023

firstchesapeake1 - Twitch

Watch the FIRST Chesapeake competition streaming here from anywhere in the world and cheer on the VikingBots - FRC 2998!

firstchesapeake1 - Twitch firstchesapeake1 streams live on Twitch! Check out their videos, sign up to chat, and join their community.

03/18/2023
Photos from VikingBots - FRC 2998's post 03/17/2023

Please wish Kennedy a fabulous 17th birthday 🎂 🎉 She’s glowing on her big day as the team works hard to get ready for the competition this weekend!

Photos from VikingBots - FRC 2998's post 03/16/2023

Thanks Mayor Levar Stoney for visiting our workroom as we prepare for the FIRST Chesapeake competition this weekend. It was great meeting you. Please wear your VikingBots - FRC 2998 shirt & button with pride!

03/16/2023

Meet some of our amazing, hardworking, positive, compassionate and generous mentors! Left to right: Pete, Johnny, Ashton, Holland, Dina & Ken. ❤️We’re so lucky 🍀 to have y’all on our team!

Thomas Jefferson HS (Richmond) robotics team | Bonfire 03/15/2023

Thomas Jefferson HS (Richmond) robotics team | Bonfire

Show your support for the Thomas Jefferson HS team by purchasing your very own 2023 t-shirt or sweatshirt. Funds raised with your purchases go to pay for team expenses to purchase equipment, travel, food and lodging. Your support ensures the team can participate in build seasons and competitions. These funds help the team perform outreach within the school, train students in coding, engineering, electrical, building and organizational skills, as well as support volunteer mentors who train students out of the goodness of their hearts. Thanks!

Thomas Jefferson HS (Richmond) robotics team | Bonfire Show your support for the Thomas Jefferson High School robotics team with 2023 logo wear.. Show your support for the Thomas Jefferson High School robotics team by sporting...

03/14/2023

The is doing things but needs fine tuning.

Photos from VikingBots - FRC 2998's post 03/11/2023

Thanks to Richmond Public Schools superintendent Jason Kamras for visiting and showing support during our Saturday work session. We enjoyed meeting you! Also thanks to Haberdasher Corporate Apparel LLC for our awesome T-shirts & sweatshirts!

03/09/2023

The team is working hard to put on the final touches in the home stretch before the competition in Portsmouth, Virginia 3/18 & 19.

FIRST Chesapeake Robotics Competition Portsmouth VA Event 03/06/2023

FIRST Chesapeake Robotics Competition Portsmouth VA Event

Read all about the location and schedule as well as how to stream the VikingBots - FRC 2998 upcoming competition March 17-19 in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is open to the public and volunteers are needed. Also, please let us know if you can help by sponsoring a meal, transportation or lodging for the team. Thanks!

FIRST Chesapeake Robotics Competition Portsmouth VA Event The robots are coming back to Portsmouth from March 17 to 19, 2023. In the FIRST Robotics Competition, teams of high school students build, program and compete in an epic battle that combines the excitement of a championship sporting event with the practical application of science and technology. Th...

FIRST Chesapeake Robotics Competition Glen Allen VA Event 03/06/2023

FIRST Chesapeake Robotics Competition Glen Allen VA Event

Read all about the location and schedule as well as how to stream the VikingBots - FRC 2998 upcoming competition March 24-26 at Deep Run High School. The event is It is open to the public and volunteers are needed. Also, please let us know if you can help by sponsoring a meal for the team.

FIRST Chesapeake Robotics Competition Glen Allen VA Event The robots are coming back to Glen Allen from March 24 to 26, 2023. In the FIRST Robotics Competition, teams of high school students build, program and compete in an epic battle that combines the excitement of a championship sporting event with the practical application of science and technology. Th...

03/05/2023

The hard-working members of the team take a break from the Saturday session for the delicious lunch provided by the very generous supporter Leigh Anne Ratliff. Thanks for sustaining the team!

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Help support the Thomas Jefferson Robotics Team. Click on the link abd scroll down to Thomas Jefferson Robotics. Thank you!

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03/03/2023

Thanks so much to our like Novelis. We couldn’t run our without financial and in-kind support. See the pinned post on how to give.

02/25/2023

Thanks to Richmond City Councilor Andreas Addison for visiting and showing your support! We also had a visit today from Mr. Flamia and Warren Pierce from the Tee Jay Vikings Fund which has also been an amazing support to .

02/24/2023

Please come out and support VikingBots - FRC 2998 at the Panera at Willow Lawn on Sat., March 4. Using the FUND4U code at the online checkout. Thanks!

02/24/2023

Swapping team-made buttons is a friendship building tradition at FIRST Robotics Competitions and our cool designs were generously created by Paris Ashton with input by students.

STEM Competition — Blue Cheese Robotics 02/23/2023

STEM Competition — Blue Cheese Robotics

This is still a sliver of hope! Please email ! Get friends and family to email! Get everyone one you know email!

STEM Competition — Blue Cheese Robotics WHAT: VA Senator Bill Stanley (District 20) has introduced a bill to create a grant fund for STEM+C competition teams in schools with 60% or more of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch - roughly 374 schools. While SB806 was tabled in the Appropriations Committee, we can still advocate to prot...

02/22/2023

We're looking for more (parent, alumni or neighbor) & to help with , especially now that we're deep into build season & headed into season. Message Dina Weinstein if you can help. Thanks!

2019 - FIRST Chesapeake District Competition - Portsmouth 02/19/2023

SAVE THE DATE! The VikingBots - FRC 2998 are headed back to Churchland HS in Portsmouth on March 17-19 to compete once again. Do you recognize these who won awards there in 2019?

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Yes, we are getting close. Here is a peek of the robot driving and shooting the ball. WE ARE GETTING CLOSER TO SUCCESS!
Testing ball ahooter angle.
Testing the hand-built motor that makes the wheels move

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