I learned about Team 2655, The Flying Platypi, from a schoolmate's guardian, and my interests in programming and computers made me want to join this team. I was on the team for one year. Team 2655 was a great opportunity for me to meet other people with the same interests as me. I learned about the programming and mechanical work needed to build a robot. I worked on programming, Computer Aided Design (CAD), and was the safety captain for the team. I am currently mentoring the programming team in improving our demonstration robot and in CAD. Being on this team has furthered my understanding of programming and robotics. My experiences on the Flying Platypi, have helped me further my education by providing me with a FIRST, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, scholarship that has provided funding to further my education in Network System Administration.
- Justin
