sachemroboticsDec 10, 2021Your Future AwaitsBill Hayes from Retlif Testing Laboratories (A long time sponsor) paid us a visit at our robotics lab. Retlif is offering our veteran...
sachemroboticsMar 7, 2020"Always in motion is the future." -YodaThis week we have been able to start testing all of our robot's mechanisms on the various field elements. The majority of our test period...
sachemroboticsMar 2, 2020“I won’t fail you. I’m not afraid.” -Luke SkywalkerThis was a great week for us. We got our robot assembled and did some test driving and shooting. The shooting was very consistent, and...
sachemroboticsFeb 26, 2020"I can fix this." -Poe DameronAfter a week off of building for winter break, we are now back in action. While we were gone, Liberty Welding and Repair Corp. welded...
sachemroboticsFeb 4, 2020"You know, sometimes I amaze even myself." -Han SoloThis past week and a half has been our most productive yet! We have our finalized ball shooter mounted to our storage mechanism and are...
sachemroboticsJan 20, 2020“Stay on target.” – Gold FiveSachem Aftershock has been very busy during Week Two of Build Season. Aside from finishing another field element, we have now progressed...
sachemroboticsJan 14, 2020“Truly wonderful the mind of a child is." -YodaThese past couple years Sachem Aftershock has opened up the opportunity of being on the high school robotics team to some gifted middle...
sachemroboticsJan 7, 2020“This is a new day, a new beginning.” – Ahsoka TanoA new build season is upon us. Saturday, January 6th, 2020, over fifty Sachem students huddled within the high school's Little Theater. A...
sachemroboticsSep 18, 2019Fresh FacesYesterday, we had our first meeting with some of the new members of Sachem Aftershock's 2019-2020 season!
sachemroboticsFeb 15, 2019Great leaders inspire greatness in othersAs build season comes to a close, we would like to take a minute and thank our mentors.
sachemroboticsFeb 5, 2019"A Jedi gains power through understanding." -Senator PalpatineWe currently have a sub-team working on our climbing mechanism.
sachemroboticsJan 23, 2019"Always remember, your focus determines your reality." -Qui-Gon JinnWeek two has shown exponential growth in terms of productivity.
sachemroboticsJan 15, 2019"Do or do not. There is no try" -YodaTeam 263 is preparing for launch into Deep Space.
sachemroboticsJan 9, 2019To Infinity and Beyond!!!Last Saturday, Team 263 packed into the Little Theater, eager to find out this year's game.
sachemroboticsFeb 7, 2018Another Day of Nailing it!It's Wednesday, February 7th—over 4 weeks into our build season.
sachemroboticsFeb 5, 2018Elevating Ourselves to the TopWith over two hours left in today's meeting, our elevator is nearly complete.
sachemroboticsFeb 4, 2018Preparing for the Rampage!With the aforementioned setbacks, we continue to push forward, even with the longevity of our work at the moment.
sachemroboticsFeb 3, 2018Moving Beyond Setbacks!Despite the constant setbacks, our team has remained positive.
sachemroboticsFeb 2, 2018Winning just might cost an arm and a legToday in robotics, we can see a mixture of building and learning.
sachemroboticsFeb 1, 2018Hard work in SoftwareOn this first day of February, the software team is busy with all sorts of projects!
sachemroboticsJan 28, 2018Build-a-BotWith the start of Week 3, Sachem Aftershock has moved on from creating prototypes to building parts for the final robot.
sachemroboticsJan 15, 2018Testing 1... 2... 3...Today, all of Aftershock's hardworking team members are bustling about, testing all of our ideas for the upcoming events.
sachemroboticsJan 14, 2018Power Up: Week One COMPLETE!At the end of Week One, the drive-base has been completed, and the team is making progress in building our prototypes.
sachemroboticsJan 11, 2018Power Up: Week One ProgressIn these past two days, team members have been working diligently on prototypes for this year’s game.
sachemroboticsDec 17, 2017Working TogetherFor the past two weekends, the team has joined together to raise funds for this season.
sachemroboticsNov 28, 2017Pre-SeasonThere 38 days, 16 hours and 49 minutes till kickoff, and things have been busy.
sachemroboticsApr 6, 2017SBPLI Long Island Regional Champions!The alliance of teams 263, 1156 and 329 took Long Island by storm and won the SBPLI regional.
sachemroboticsFeb 12, 2017Testing Day!Suffield is only 8 days away! Our bot will be ready to test today and our team is making sure everything is perfect
sachemroboticsFeb 11, 2017The Team That Multitasks Together Stays TogetherWith Suffield only 8 days away, we are working hard to get everything finished up.
sachemroboticsFeb 8, 2017Continuing Vigorous EffortsWith Suffield only days away, our drive station is receiving the finishing touches.
sachemroboticsFeb 7, 2017Another Day, Another ProgramWith Suffield just 10 days away our team is working tirelessly to make our bot the best it can be.
sachemroboticsFeb 6, 2017Wired for Suffield!With Suffield coming up we need to make sure our bot is just as wired as we are!
sachemroboticsFeb 6, 2017High School Test DaysAfter weeks of designing, building and testing individual parts the bot is ready for final testing.
sachemroboticsNov 6, 2016At It Again!The team is preparing their robot and making sure they're ready for the Ballston Spa Regional on Saturday.
sachemroboticsSep 18, 2016It's in the BagAfter forty-six days full of hard work and dedication, the team members and mentors of Sachem Aftershock Team 263 bagged and tagged the Stro
sachemroboticsSep 18, 2016Aftershock Wins 2016 SBPLI Regional!!In an amazing competition, Aftershock has overcome mechanical breakdowns to achieve victory at the Regional meet at Hofstra University.
sachemroboticsSep 18, 2016Suffield ShakedownThis year the Shakedown saw far better weather than last year, but a tougher game.
sachemroboticsSep 18, 2016We're cooking now!The design is really starting to gel, and the team is focused and intent
sachemroboticsSep 18, 2016Aftershock News and EventsSachem Aftershock team 263 WINS the Half Hollow Hills Invitational