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2019 - DESTINATION: DEEP SPACE - "Big Boi"

 Drivetrain:
- 6WD with 5"x1.5" Colson Wheels
- 6 MINI CIM Single Speed
Scoring Mechanism:
- Motor in Roller Cargo Intake
- ID gripping pneumatic hatch grabber with pneumatic extension
- HAB Level 3 Climber (Inspired by FRC1619)

Unique Features:
- Suction Based Climb for HAB Level 3
- Linkage Based extension for Hatch Collector

Achievements:
Waterbury NE District - Ranked 7th - Semifinalists (10-6-1)(181/4055)
Waterbury NE District - Judges Award
Hartford NE District - Ranked 13th - Quarterfinalists (8-7-0)(177/7694)
Hartford NE District - Engineering Inspiration Award

NE District Championship - Ranked 50th - Winners (11-8-0)(125/2168)
NE District Championship - Spirit Award
NE Final Points Standing - 10/210 with 222pts

North Champs - Daly - Ranked 35th - Quaterfinalists (6-5-0)(172/4946/3075)
Connecticut State Championship - 
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Official in-season record of 35-26-1
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​2018 - POWER UP - "Snapback"

 Drivetrain:
- 6WD with 6"x1.5" Colson Wheels
- 6 MINI CIM Single Speed

Scoring Mechanism:
- "Spectrum Style" Dual Polycarbonate Arm Intake
- Multi-position Arm
- Pneumatic Punch for Scale Scoring

Unique Features:
- Over the back Human Player retrieval
- Drive-By Shooting
- 22" x 24" Frame Perimeter
​- Harpoon Climber


Achievements:
Waterbury NE District - Ranked 14 - Semifinalist (8-8-0)(3461/4097)
Waterbury NE District - District Chairman's Award
Hartford NE District - Ranked 6 - Quarterfinalists (7-7-0)(173/1027)
Hartford NE District - 
Gracious Professionalism Award 
NE District Championship - Ranked 36 - Quarterfinalists (4-10-0)(3236/1519)
NE District Championship - Entrepreneurship Award
NE Final Points Standing - 26/209 with 152pts
North Champs - Curie - Ranked 14 - (6-4-0)
Connecticut State Championship - Ranked 9 - Semifinalist (5-5-0)(2168/155)
Connecticut State Championship - Play of the Day Award
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Official in-season record of 25-29-0
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2017 - STEAMworks - "Hatchet" / "brick2.0"

During the 2017 Season the team's robot went through a massive redesign (AGAIN!), resulting in the transformation from "Hatchet" to the robot known as "brick2.0". This redesign was made possible through the dedication of the team between our Week 1 and Week 5 events.

Drivetrain:

- 8WD with 4"x2" Colson Wheels (Hatchet)
- 6WD with 3.5"x1.5" Custom Wheels (brick2.0)
- 6 CIM Single Speed
Scoring Mechanism:
- Double Wide Fuel (Ball) Shooter (Hatchet)
- Actuated Roller Floor Intake for Gears (Hatchet)
- Under then Bumper Gear Intake (brick2.0)
- Active Gear Placement (brick2.0)

Unique Features:
- G.P.T.O. Velcro Climbing Drum 
- Laser-cut Plywood Components (Hatchet)

Achievements:
Waterbury NE District - Ranked 37 - Semifinalist (5-10-0)(195/228)
Waterbury NE District - 
Entrepreneurship Award​
Waterbury NE District - Dean's List Semifinalist - Selma
Hartford NE District - Ranked 9 - Winners (12-6-0) (195/173)
Hartford NE District - District Chairman's Award
NE District Championship - Ranked 52 - Semifinalist (5-11-1)(125/4564)
NE District Championship - Regional Chairman's Award
NE District Championship - Dean's List Finalist - Selma

NE Final Points Standing - 6/194 with 231pts
North Champs - Archimedes - Ranked 11 - Finalists (225/6334/865)
North Champs - Archimedes - Gracious Profressionalism Award
Connecticut State Championship - Ranked 14 - Winners (8-2-0)(195/176)

Official in-season record of 32-35-1
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2016 - Stronghold - "Toaster" / "BRICK"

During the 2016 Season the team's robot went through a massive redesign, resulting in the transformation from "Toaster" to the robot known as "Brick". This redesign was made possible through the dedication of the team between our Week 1 and Week 5 events.

Drivetrain:

- 8WD with 6" Pneumatic Wheels of WCP Hubs
- 6 CIM Single Speed
Scoring Mechanism:
- Pneumatically Actucated Multi-directional Intake (Toaster)
- Flywheel Style Shooter with Fixed Arc for Batter Shooting(Toaster)
- Dual Function Intake/Shooter (Brick)
​- Telescoping Tube Scaler
Unique Features:
- Extra Small Chassis 23"x26" (Brick)
- 3 Position Intake via passive hard stop
- Flashlight for shooting alignment

Achievements:
Waterbury NE District - Ranked 1 - Winners (16-3-0) (177/5686)
Waterbury NE District - Motorola Quality Award
Hartford NE District - Winners (13-5-0) (195/3461)
Hartford NE District - District Chairman's Award 

NE District Championship - Quarterfinalist (6-8-0) (1124/5846)
NE District Championship - Spirit Award

NE Final Points Standing - 7/181 with 227pts
Galileo Division - Capt 6 - Finalists (11-6-0) (494/2502/4740)
Connecticut State Championship - Winners (11-2-0) (195/2170)

Official in-season record of 58-27-0

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2015 - Recycle Rush - "Tote-L Knockout"

Drivetrain:
- 4WD with 6"x1.5" Colson Wheels
- 4 CIM Single Speed
Scoring Mechanism:
- Single Stage Linear Lift with Custom Worm Gearbox
- Pneumatic 4-Bar Linkage Gripper
Unique Features:
- Whale Tail to grab two RCs from the step in Autonomous

Achievements:
Waterbury NE District - Ranked 13 - Finalist (237/4557)
Waterbury NE District - Team Spirit Award
Rhode Island NE District - Ranked 10 - Semifinalist (125/1071)
Rhode Island NE District - District Chairman's Award
Hartford NE District - Ranked 25 - Quarterfinalist (1991/1740)
NE District Championship - Ranked 29 - Quarterfinalists (2877/230)
NE District Championship - Regional Chairman's Award
NE Final Points Standing - 14/175 with 191pts
Carson Division - Ranked 40 - Semifinalists (1730/2085/4028)
Connecticut State Championship - Quarterfinalists (3525/3719)
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2014 - Aerial Assist - "Robot Downey Jr."

Drivetrain:
 - 8WD with 4"x2" Colson Wheels
 - 6 CIM Single Speed
Scoring Mechanism:
 - Flexible Floor Intake Inspired by FRC16 (2 BB775s Inside Roller) 
 - Fully Pneumatic Powered Catapult 
Unique Features:
 - Pneumatic Catapult Pulse Shooting
 - One Piece Bumpers
 - Opening Collector (Not Pictured)

Achievements:
Groton NE District - Ranked 12 - Quarterfinalists (7-8-0) (228/4055)
Groton NE District - Industrial Safety Award
Southington NE District - Ranked 11 - Winners (13-6-0) (195/999)
Southington NE District - Industrial Safety Award
Southington NE District - Chairman's Award
Hartford NE District - Ranked 1 - Winners (16-2-0) (177/5129)
NE District Championship - Finalists (13-6-0) (195/5122)
NE District Championship - Judges Award "Truss and Destroy"
NE District Final Points Standing - 4/163 with 284pts
Galileo Division - Ranked 15 - Semifinalists (9-5-0) (1756/148/3098)
Connecticut State Championship - Winner (12-1-0) (177/5129)

Official in-season record of 58-27-0
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2013 - Ultimate Assent - "The PEZ Dispenser of doom"

Drivetrain: 
 - 6WD Colson Wheels
 - 6 CIM Single Speed
Scoring Mechanisms:
 - Combo Linear Intake/Shooter
Unique Features:
 - Robot was able to score color discs into the pyramid goal
 - Drivetrain allowed for the ability to play strong/aggressive defense

Achievements:
WPI Regional - Ranked 4 - Semifinalist (11-6-0)
WPI Regional - Creativity Award sponsored by Xerox
CT Regional - Ranked 21 - Quarterfinalist (4-7-0)
CT State Championship - Event Winner
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2012 - Rebound Rumble - "The Lampshade of Doom"

Drivetrain: 
- 6WD Pneumatic Wheels
- 4 CIM Single Speed
Scoring Mechanisms:
 - Polycord Intake System
 - Pneumatic Catapult
Unique Features:
 - One of the few teams to use a catapult to successfully score in autonomous and tele-op

Achievements:
WPI Regonal - Ranked 15 - Quarterfinalist (9-6-0)
CT Regional - Ranked 10 - Finalist (12-6-0)
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2011 - Logomotion - "The Craw"

Drivetrain: 
 - Mecanum
 - 4 CIM Single Speed
Scoring Mechanism:
 - Worm gear driven linear lift (80/20 rails)
 - Pneumatic wrist for positioning
 - Pneumatic claw for game piece manipulation
 - Minibot launching platform on swing out arm
Unique Features:
 - 100% Autonomous in Competition

Achievements:
CT Regional - Ranked 17 - Quarterfinalist (6-6-0)
CT Regional - Dean's List Finalist
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2010 - Breakaway - "K.I.S.S."

Drivetrain: 
 - Mecanum
 - 4 CIM Single Speed
Scoring Mechanism:
 - Pneumatic pre-loaded kicker
 - Worm drive telescoping arm/lift
Unique Features:
 - Ability to strafe on the field dividers for defense and to hang

Achievements:
CT Regional - Quarterfinalists (4-6-2)
CT Regional - Engineering Inspiration
Newton Division - Ranked 38 - (4-4-2)
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2009 - Lunacy - "The Great Glass Elevator"

Drivetrain: 
 - 4WD
 - 2 CIM Single Speed
Scoring Mechanism:
 - Polycord driven intake and ball lift
 - Hopper with scoring roller located to dump balls into trailers
Unique Features:
 - Touch sensors in the front bumpers to know you are "locked on"

Achievements:
CT Regional - Ranked 54 - (2-6-0)
CT Regional - Judges Award
Archimedes Division - Ranked 39 - (4-3-0)
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2008 - Overdrive - "The Dung Beetle"

Drivetrain: 
 - 6WD
 - 4 CIM Single Speed
Scoring Mechanism:
 - Pneumatically actuated ball grabber
 - Pneumatically actuated arm
Unique Features:
 - Scored/Placed on the overpass with an "over the back" action

Achievements:
CT Regional - Ranked 44 - (3-5-0)
CT Regional - Johnson & Johnson Gracious Professionalism Award
CT Regional - Woodie Flowers Award (Ernie Smoker)
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2005 - Triple Play - "The Dragon"

Drivetrain: 
 - 2WD (4 Castors on the Corners)
 - 2 CIM Single Speed
Scoring Mechanism:
 - Pneumatically actuated tetra scorer
Unique Features:
 - Able to hold multiple Tetras and score at the same time

Achievements:
CT Regional - Quaterfinalists (8-6-0)
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