<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Chantilly Robotics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chantilly Robotics]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:43:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Redesign, Rebuild - Field Elements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chantilly, VA, February 11th, 2026.  Chantilly Robotics is building the field elements for this year's game. Field elements are parts or obstacles unique to this year's game. Making these field elements allows the team to test their robot on these newly made parts and optimize the robot accordingly. One element that the team made this year was the hub, which is where the robot shoots balls, called fuel, to score. Another element the team made was the tower, which is where the robot ends the...]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/redesign-rebuild-field-elements</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a331c14882ec6a3ac55ee7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:20:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locked, Loaded, and Learning: Shooter Prototype Unleashed]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHANTILLY, VA – DECEMBER 8th, 2025 –  With build season fast approaching, Chantilly Robotics jump-started preparations with an energizing preseason project focused on building and understanding shooter mechanisms. The team spent the entire preseason developing a shooter prototype that intakes a ball and launches it into a target area, giving members valuable hands-on experience before the season begins. They began with digital designs in Onshape, creating custom parts such as gears, ramps,...]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/locked-loaded-and-learning-shooter-prototype-unleashed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6990cbad9f4f0b75dffec02a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:23:50 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team 612’s Begins Unravelling the Robot]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHANTILLY, VA – DECEMBER 8th, 2025 – Build season is rapidly approaching and Chantilly Robotics is taking apart Pearl, last year's robot, repurposing the parts and components for this year's robot. Chantilly Robotics split the take down time into 2 parts: electrical followed by mechanical. Electrical went first, and they started with the sparks on the outside and then moved their way to the middle of the robot taking apart all of the electrical components. Ashvika said that “taking apart the...]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/team-612-s-begins-unravelling-the-robot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698cef97e952b7bb6a1e570f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:17:49 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FRCode Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chantilly, VA, November 19th, 2025.  Chantilly Robotics creates a new YouTube channel designed to teach new programming subteam members essential coding skills. The channel provides clear, structured tutorials that help new students understand important concepts and become confident contributors to the robot development process. 	The channel is a useful learning tool for new and learning members on the programming subteam. Students' engagement and understanding increases as they revisit...]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/frcode-academy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69714b0a81cbae04bd63c7b4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:54:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoB Competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHANTILLY, VA, NOVEMBER 6th, 2025. Chantilly Robotics Team 612 brought energy and teamwork to the Battle of Baltimore, kicking off the season with enthusiasm and collaboration. The Battle took place on October 18th, and many members, both new and returning, experienced an off-season competition. 	Rhea, a new member of the team, described the experience as “fun,” especially getting to explore “the pits” and ask “questions about other teams’ robots.” She added that the “fun cheers and 612...]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/bob-competition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69714a8d910a312cef36d38d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:52:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activities Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chantilly, Virginia –   September 15th, 2025 . Chantilly Robotics attended the Chantilly Activities Fair and found new members. On September 15th, during homeroom, Chantilly High School held the Activities Fair in the cafeteria where students could figure out which afterschool clubs are offered. This event allows students to figure out clubs with similar interests to them. 	The team constructed a poster board explaining what 612 is and what FRC Team 612 does throughout the year. Furthermore,...]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/activities-fair</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697149f2cf778e0a7c399aaa</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:49:41 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teaching Leads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team 612’s Teaching Leads 	Chantilly, Virginia — November 17th, 2025. In fall Chantilly Robotics teaches to new members essential skills needed for their subteam in a low-stress environment. The team fixed this with teaching leads who are responsible for teaching new or returning members the specifics of the necessary knowledge for their subteam. Therefore, members can help during the build season with the background knowledge learned making sure Chantilly robotics big team is all working as...]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/teaching-leads</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69376e9408b2ad15d701c5bc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:34:30 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team 612’s Switch to Swerve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chantilly, VA, November 6th, 2025. Chantilly Robotics is making the switch to a swerve drivetrain. In past years, 612 has used a mecanum drivetrain but will upgrade to swerve since it’s faster and more nimble to improve their robot. 	Swerve is a type of drivetrain which is the part of the robot that allows it to move. Last year’s competition the team noticed that everyone else’s robots were using swerve. Although Chantilly Robotics planned on using swerve, they weren’t fully committed and...]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/team-612-s-switch-to-swerve</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691bc6961f01408bc642d2fc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 01:06:49 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team 612’s Presence at Taste of Chantilly]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHANTILLY, VA, OCTOBER 16th, 2025. Last Friday, Team 612 proudly served up breakfast in the annual Taste of Chantilly event, bringing their signature energy, while selling plenty of pancakes and waffles to the community. While the team didn’t reach the profit goals they hoped for, the event proved to be a valuable learning experience and an incredible opportunity to connect with local residents and supporters. 	Throughout the evening, team members worked together to sell fresh morning...]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/team-612-s-presence-at-taste-of-chantilly</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691bc61cdd35cb65e8690e8a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 01:04:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming Leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overview: Chantilly 612 announces new leadership 	CHANTILLY, VA, APRIL 28th, 2025. After a rigorous selection process, Chantilly Robotics...]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/upcoming-leadership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6817ea97bb3cc4b5beee683c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 22:34:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes to Team 612's Structure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overview: Team 612 revamps its team structure for the 2025-2026 season 	CHANTILLY, VA, APRIL 7TH, 2025. Chantilly Robotics held a meeting...]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/changes-to-team-612-s-structure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6806c8d6b056b997afbef5da</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 22:41:41 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Projects after Competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overview: With the build season ending, Team 612 experiments and works with new technicalities to prepare for next year's challenge....]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/projects-after-competition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f469cbfece5ced8d622988</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:15:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team 612 Evaluates Potential Switch to Swerve Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overview: Following Competition 1, leadership has been discussing a possible switch to Swerve drivetrain  from Mecanum drivetrain....]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/team-612-evaluates-potential-switch-to-swerve-drive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d8a205bb19256df9ee8ff8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:31:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bag n' Tag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overview: Team 612 celebrates building a robot! 	CHANTILLY, VA, MARCH 12TH, 2025. Team 612 proudly marked the completion of their first...]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/bag-n-tag-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d8a18ebb19256df9ee8eb4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:27:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team 612 Scouts Out the Competition Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overview: Team 612’s scouting website transforms alliance-building by providing a centralized hub for teams to share and access crucial...]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/team-612-scouts-out-the-competition-field</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d3748eb4708ff7f81306b8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:16:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team 612 Holds Emergency Meeting to Resolve Mechanical Setback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overview: Team 612 quickly resolves minor error, preventing setbacks and further delays to the build schedule. 	CHANTILLY, VA, FEBRUARY...]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/team-612-holds-emergency-meeting-to-resolve-mechanical-setback</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bd0235ae4be7e3155ae74e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:37:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team 612 Runs Tests on the Robot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overview: In preparation for competition 1, Team 612 is testing multiple elements of the robot including the elevator system and climb....]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/team-612-runs-tests-on-the-robot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bd0174ae4be7e3155ae4d6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:33:39 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team 612 Assembles the Climb Mechanism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overview: The mechanical subteam of Chantilly Robotics with a new development for the endgame challenge, climb. 	CHANTILLY, VA, FEBRUARY...]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/team-612-assembles-the-climb-mechanism</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bd009defd67e3d7e3cc4e3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:30:50 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team 612 Expands Marketing Efforts with Custom Merchandise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overview: Team 612's marketing subteam with new merchandise to increase team spirit and community engagement 	CHANTILLY, VA, FEBRUARY...]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/team-612-expands-marketing-efforts-with-custom-merchandise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ba2b0d2c47d3953d4a7ac9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:01:52 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team 612 Constructs Durable Bumpers for Competition Readiness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overview: The mechanical subteam of Chantilly Robotics is hard at work, constructing durable bumpers for protecting the robot....]]></description><link>https://www.chantillyrobotics.org/post/team-612-constructs-durable-bumpers-for-competition-readiness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b9fb83efd67e3d7e329651</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:33:34 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Chantilly Robotics</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>