Texas Torque - Team 1477

Texas Torque Wins Bayou Regional

Eric Menees — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:27:08 +0000

Last week, Texas Torque voyaged to the Bayou Regional in Kenner, Louisiana, placing as the highest seed in the qualifiers and becoming the first seed alliance captain. Together with FRC Teams 624 CRyptonite and 4353 RoBoDawgs, they advanced through the elimination rounds, remaining undefeated and taking home another banner as the Regional Winner. They were also given the Engineering Inspiration Award which recognizes the team’s involvement in the community and dedication to spreading the FIRST message.

Photo: Texas Torque, CRyptonite, and RoBoDawgs battle it out in the elimination rounds.

Texas Torque Visits Boy Scout Troop 889

Eric Menees — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:57:52 +0000

The team demonstrated their 2011 robot for around 60 scouts, explaining the various features and systems used and creating an interactive experience for scouts of all ages. Members of Texas Torque volunteered their knowledge and expertise in conducting the class for the Robotics and Electronics merit badges, describing in detail the process of building, programming and competing with the robot. Team members will continue to mentor these scouts as they work through other badge requirements in the coming weeks.

Texas Torque Wins Alamo Regional

Eric Menees — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 22:37:38 +0000

Texas Torque, along with teams 231 High Voltage and 457 Grease Monkeys, made it through the elimination rounds at Alamo Regional in San Antonio, ultimately taking home a banner as the Regional Winner and the GM Industrial Design Award. Thanks to 231 for selecting us for their alliance.

Dr. Don Stockton Visits Texas Torque at Sci://Tech Fair

Rayne Beridon — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:45:02 +0000

Dr. Don Stockton, superintendent for the Conroe Independent School District, takes a turn driving Sarge at the Science Festival at the Lone Star Convention Center in Conroe, TX.

Halliburton Presents $10,000 Check to Texas Torque

Scott Rippetoe — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:26:56 +0000

Alan Coats, Halliburton Director of Strategic Planning, presents Scott Rippetoe of Texas Torque a check for $10,000. Halliburton has been supporting Team 1477 for the past eight years and is a founding sponsor.

Nines years of Halliburton support.

U. S. Representative Kevin Brady with Texas Torque

Scott Rippetoe — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 06:34:43 +0000

Texas Torque attended U. S. Representative Kevin Brady’s Town Hall Meeting to support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math education.

Texas Torque in Utah

Scott Rippetoe — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:53:54 +0000

Three of our favorite Texas Torque supporters in the Utah Canyonlands.

Texas Torque at the Madtown Throwdown

Scott Rippetoe — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:06:56 +0000

Texas Torque won the Judge’s Award at their first ever appearance at the Madtown Throwdown in Madera, California on November 11 and 12. Many thanks to host Team 1323.

“First” Meeting of the 2012 Season

James Tonthat — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:09:09 +0000

Torque had their first meeting of the season on October 28th. It was a great meeting where everyone got to introduce themselves and then jump into learning about the skills they would need next season by working on getting the competition robot and practice robots back in shape.

118, 1477, and 653 are the Texas Robot Roundup Champions!

James Tonthat — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:22:30 +0000