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Build Season 2020 – Week 3

The 2020 robot is coming into shape! The chassis is welded and mechanisms were manufactured and assembled during this week. Chassis has completed making two chassis, so drivers and mechanical can work on the robot at the same time. Color…

Build Season 2020 – Week 2

As we enter Week 2 of the 2020 Build Season, TKO is working through design reviews! Chassis finished manufacturing and jigging the chassis. Due to its modularity, it is ready for mechanisms to be mounted on it very shortly. Color…

Build Season 2020 – Week 1

The 2020 Build Season is officially in full swing! TKO began by making significant design decisions. The following design strategy won the popular vote during Kickoff. We wanted to prioritize completing important tasks effectively and efficiently: We decided on a…

We’re back!

Hello! TKO is back for the 2019-20 build season! Once the build season starts up again, we’ll be posting updates about our progress on our robot. We have many new, interesting ideas that we are eager to share. Be sure…

Build Season 2019 – Week 6

We’ve almost reached the end of Week 6! Mechanisms are complete and the robot is assembled. On Tuesday, our robot will be bagged for competition. Chassis completed the first chassis. The second chassis is almost complete, but it still needs…

Build Season 2019 – Week 5

We’ve reached the end of Week 5! Mechanisms are almost complete. By next week’s update, our goal is to have the finished robot ready to bag. Chassis is almost finished welding the first chassis and started building the drivetrain on…

Build Season 2019 – Week 4

We’ve reached the end of Week 4! Mechanisms are continuing to be manufactured and assembled. By next week’s update, our goal is to have a complete robot. Chassis finished attaching gearboxes to the first chassis and started jigging the second…

Build Season 2019 – Week 3

The 2019 robot is now real! The chassis is welded and mechanisms were manufactured and assembled during this week. Chassis got the chassis back from Drake Welding and finished assembling gearboxes and wheels. Hatch Panel manufactured and assembled parts, and…

Build Season 2019 – Week 2

As we enter Week 2 of the 2019 Build Season, TKO is starting to get a physical robot together! Chassis finished manufacturing and jigging the chassis. They are waiting to get it back from sponsor Drake Welding and are preparing…

Build Season 2019 – Week 1

The 2019 Build Season is officially in full swing! TKO began by making significant design decisions. The following design strategy won the popular vote during Kickoff. We wanted to prioritize completing important tasks effectively and efficiently: We decided on a…