Post Clash in the Corn 2026

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On October 2nd and 3rd, Team Neutrino participated in Clash in the Corn in West Des Moines. This was our third year participating at the first FRC offseason event in Iowa! Not only did we compete, but team members volunteered in many roles, such as food prep, field reset, and concessions. We even presented our world-famous Spaghetti award, sponsored by FRC Tees!

We had a very successful event on the robot side, with Team Neutrino and Halcyon placing second overall, and was the captain of the second alliance. We ended up being finalists and winning the Scouting award! Our “second team”, Team Nutrition, competed with our off-season robot, Calorie, which was a modification to our 2025 robot Levithan that our students did over the summer to advance their design and coding skills. Team Nutrition placed 11th overall, Calorie was the substitute in the second alliance, and made it to finalists with us as an alliance in the playoffs. Overall, it was a fun experience for the team and we were able to use this time to train new members, refine our skills, and continue our lasting impact in the Iowa FRC community.

Thank you to our sponsors for funding our team and everyone that watched on compete virtually or physically!

CowTown ThrowDown Approaching!

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On Oct 23-24th we will be competing in the annual CowTown ThrowDown competition in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Be will be using Halcyon technology on our robot this offseason, and come watch us on a YouTube livestream happening Saturday and Sunday.

When the match schedule is released on Friday, check this Blue Alliance Website to know our schedule!

Watch our competition here on Oct 23-24.

State Fair 2026

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On August 22nd, Team Neutrino presented our 2026 robot Halcyon at the Iowa State Fair. The team showcased the robot at the MidAmerican Energy Stage, letting fair attendees learn about our team, take turns feeding the robot, and watch it shoot fuel into a makeshift goal. Additionally, we displayed our robot in the 4-H Exhibits building while providing activities for kids to learn as they passed by. We also enjoyed the atmosphere of the fair, eating unhealthy (but very delicious) treats, hunting for cold pickles, and visiting cute bunnies. We would like to thank 4-H and MidAmerican for graciously allowing us the opportunity to visit the fair, and we look forward to coming again next year!

CAD Camp 2026

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From July 20 to July 23rd, incoming team members participated in Team Neutrino’s CAD camp. During the camp, they developed their 3D modeling skills using the software OnShape. The NEWtrinos learned how to properly confine sketches as well as bringing their 2D drawings to life with extrude and revolve tools. In the end they were able to create a Rocket Guidance Reflector, Robot Control Arm, as well as a Reducer Coupler.

Huge thanks to everyone who was able to participate as well as all the mentors for helping out! Neutrino is looking forward to see what the students can accomplish!

Intro to Manufacturing Camp 2026

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From July 15th-17th Team Neutrino held a manufacturing camp for upcoming and returning members to learn more about the machines present in Boyd Lab and ISU. All of the members have been certified to operate five machines in the Boyd Lab. Each member was able to take home a sheet box that they made through the experience they gained from ISU mentors. Due to extra time, attendees were able to start learning how to use the lathe at the end of the camp.