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Team History

Founded in 2003 by Bob Galgano and Gerry Wolfe, FRC Team 1100 Inverse Polarity has been proudly serving students from Algonquin Regional High School and surrounding communities for 20  years.

More Than Robots

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Every year, we design, build, and compete with a brand new robot! Under the leadership of professional engineers, we give students a great opportunity to have a challenging and hands on experience using real design techniques and tools.

Software and Controls

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

In addition to designing and building our robot, we also program it from scratch using the Java language. We use an XBox Controllers to control our robot during competition, in addition to various sensors and automated programs.

Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering

Social Media and Outreach

We build our robot from scratch using 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Milling Machines, CNC Routers, and other metalworking tools. Students are taught and supervised by a former professional machinist to assure their safety and efficacy at all times.

Social Media and Outreach

Social Media and Outreach

Social Media and Outreach

As part of FIRST, we believe reaching out to our community is integral to our mission of inspiring students. We hold a number of demonstrations and events locally, as well as run active social media accounts.

Strategy and Operations

Social Media and Outreach

Strategy and Operations

First Robotics Competition is just that, a competition. To have the best chance to succeed, we study and analyze each game before deciding on a robot design, and use unique strategies for each of our matches during competition.

Awards and Recognition

Social Media and Outreach

Strategy and Operations

FIRST gives out a number of awards and honors to participating teams at competitions. In the past, we have won awards for our Designs, Creativity, Team Spirit and Outreach Efforts.

Our Mentors

Dan Strickland

Jason DesMarais

Jason DesMarais

  • Profession: Technology Education Consultant
  • Roles on 1100:
    • Lead Mentor
    • Mechanical Engineering
  • Joined 1100 as a Mentor: 2003

Jason DesMarais

Jason DesMarais

Jason DesMarais

  • Profession: Manufacturing Engineer
  • Roles on 1100:
    • Lead Mentor
    • Mechanical Engineering
  • Joined 1100 as a Mentor: 2014
  • Joined 1100 as a Student: 2008

Mike Mullinax

Jason DesMarais

Mike Mullinax

  • Profession: Technical Training Manager
  • Roles on 1100:
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Media
  • Joined 1100 as a Mentor: 2019
  • Joined 1100 as a Student: 2003

Mark Hecker

Manisha Rajaghatta

Mark Hecker

  • Profession: Computer Engineer
  • Role on 1100:
    • Facilities
  • Joined 1100 as a Mentor: 2009

Timothy Wig

Manisha Rajaghatta

Mark Hecker

  • Profession: Electrical Engineer
  • Role on 1100:
    • Electrical and Controls
  • Joined 1100 as a Mentor: 2015

Manisha Rajaghatta

Manisha Rajaghatta

Manisha Rajaghatta

  • Profession: Biomedical Engineer
  • Roles on 1100:
    • Awards and Outreach
  • Joined 1100 as a Student: 2012
  • Joined 1100 as a Mentor: 2019

Brian Hecker

Brian Hecker

Brian Hecker

  • Profession: Software Engineer
  • Role on 1100: Facilities
  • Joined 1100 as a Student: 2009
  • Joined 1100 as a Mentor: 2017

Thor Smith

Brian Hecker

Brian Hecker

  • Profession: Software Engineer
  • Role on 1100: Software
  • Joined 1100 as a Mentor: 2018

Bob Galgano

Brian Hecker

Bob Galgano

  • Profession: Energy Engineering Consultant
  • Role on 1100: Founding Mentor (Retired)

Mike Strickland

Mike Strickland

Mike Strickland

  • Profession: Optics Engineer
  • Roles on 1100: FLL, CAD
  • Joined 1100 as a Student: 2008
  • Joined 1100 as a Mentor: 2020

Zach Egner

Mike Strickland

Mike Strickland

  • Profession: Web Developer
  • Role on 1100: Software
  • Joined 1100 as a Mentor: 2021


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