The Flying Platypi - FRC Team #2655

05/01/2022

Former Flying Platypi Erin Wenig married Riley Shay* yesterday at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Atlanta. Congratulations to the happy couple! (*Erin is a design researcher for Bresslergroup and Riley is a supplier compliance analyst for Yamaha)

03/24/2022

More Than Robots
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dMr9C3OeMxo

If you want to learn more about what is behind this inspiring documentary and see real robots in action come to at Eastern Guilford High School this weekend [public agenda below]

Learn more about FIRST from the students working to change the future
And learn how to get aspiring students (grades 8-11) involved in something that is More Than just Robots
Even if you don’t have any aspiring students yourself please share this information with anyone who may be interested.
Thank you

Competition agenda:
https://image8.zibster.com/8585/20220217102152_372066.pdf

Questions: contact us First Team 2655, the Flying Platypi at https://www.team2655.org/contact-us/

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09/16/2021

Interested in robotics???
Come to our Open House!

There will be team members and adult mentors there to talk to and learn more about the team and what it does. There will also be some demonstrations of the robots. We are looking for student (grade 8 to 12) and some adult mentors (engineer, programing, business)

The open house will be at Tuggle Duggins offices at 400 Bellemeade Street, Suite 800. Greensboro NC 27402

We are having two sessions:

Saturday, September 18th from 9-11am and

Tuesday, September 21st from 6-8pm.

09/15/2021

03/24/2020

Although the season is postponed, we just wanted to take this time to thank all of our sponsors, mentors, and parents. Our team wouldn't exist without your support and dedication. We are looking forward to the next competitions and eventually spending quality time together as a team. Thank you again, and stay safe!

02/20/2020

Today, our team thanks ABCO Automation, Inc for their continued support. ABCO designs manufacturing systems for an array of industries and cuts custom parts for FIRST teams in the area. We are extremely thankful for all that you do for us!

11/26/2019

We hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Here’s a fun fact in preparation:

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs a bill officially establishing the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. The tradition of celebrating the

11/04/2019

Our team had a fun time volunteering at the High Point University Community Center! We showed off our demo robot and spoke to visitors about FIRST. Thanks to everyone who volunteered and visited our table. 💛💜🤖

10/14/2019

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/yeager-breaks-sound-barrier?cmpid=email-hist-tdih-2019-1014-10142019&om_rid=8a1e11c3a703e76e2e3d49cf11a17ad4a883f1222782c0ef0f333d947742aa69&om_mid=772694462&kx_EmailCampaignID=36771&kx_EmailCampaignName=email-hist-tdih-2019-1014-10142019&kx_EmailRecipientID=8a1e11c3a703e76e2e3d49cf11a17ad4a883f1222782c0ef0f333d947742aa69

U.S. Air Force Captain Chuck Yeager becomes the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound. Yeager, born in Myra, West Virginia, in 1923, was a combat

10/14/2019

The FIRST community laments the passing of Woodie Flowers. His light will be deeply missed.

08/27/2019

Tonight from 6:30pm-8pm we will be holding an open house! If you or a friend are interested in joining the FIRST Robotics community this is a great opportunity to get plugged in. Any ages are welcome. The address is 8300 Triad Drive, Greensboro. We're so excited to see everyone!

07/06/2019

Don't forget to come by Harris Teeter near Guilford college to eat some donuts and see our robot!