[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":94},["ShallowReactive",2],{"d4vQ8ndLbS16erlXfE3G5M6AQFa2eyX6d_CFTRa0APg":3,"article_cobra-moto-mentors-jonesville-hs-robot-team-more-than-just-the-robot_solidworks":10,"_apollo:default":92,"_apollo:identified":93},{"mailchimpAudience":4},{"actionUrl":5,"slug":6,"locale":7,"default":8,"__typename":9},"","cobra-moto-mentors-jonesville-hs-robot-team-more-than-just-the-robot","en","https:\u002F\u002F3ds.us3.list-manage.com\u002Fsubscribe\u002Fpost?u=ed4601044e1936748c0d2aa6b&id=e5080ff9fe&f_id=002d4de2f0","MailchimpAudience",{"posts":11},{"nodes":12,"__typename":91},[13],{"id":14,"slug":6,"title":15,"uri":16,"excerpt":17,"locale":18,"featuredImage":21,"tableOfContents":30,"content":31,"date":32,"authorJobTitle":5,"author":33,"masterings":46,"globalTags":60,"products":63,"disciplines":76,"seo":80,"__typename":90},"cG9zdDo1MzgzOA==","Cobra MOTO Mentors Jonesville HS Robot Team – More than just the Robot","\u002Fproducts\u002Fsolidworks\u002Fcobra-moto-mentors-jonesville-hs-robot-team-more-than-just-the-robot","\u003Cp>By day, Phil McDowell is chief engineer at Cobra Motorcycles.  Cobra MOTO…\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"locale":19,"__typename":20},"en_US","Locale",{"node":22,"__typename":29},{"large":23,"__typename":24,"medium_large":25,"thumbnail":26,"srcSet":27,"sizes":28},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fteam-3-1024x1002.jpg.webp","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fteam-3-768x752.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fteam-3-150x150.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fteam-3-1024x1002.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fteam-3-300x294.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fteam-3-768x752.jpg.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fteam-3-1536x1504.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fteam-3.jpg.webp 2000w","(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[],"\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fteam-3-615x602-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53684\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fteam-3-615x602-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fteam-3-615x602-1-300x294.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>By day, Phil McDowell is chief engineer at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cobramotorcycle.com\u002Fv3_default.asp\">Cobra Motorcycles\u003C\u002Fa>.  Cobra MOTO produces premium race-ready mini motocross bikes for youth riders that are serious about competing, starting at age 4! Cobras claim more than 300 national titles since the company was founded in 1993.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>By night and long weekends, Phil is also a coach of the FIRST Robotics \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.jonesvillerobotics.com\u002F\">Jonesville HS Robot Team\u003C\u002Fa> – FRC #5502.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fshirts-in-action-low-res-615x346-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53840\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fshirts-in-action-low-res-615x346-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fshirts-in-action-low-res-615x346-1-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Alivia Rebeck, a freshman at JHS designed the team shirts which were printed by a leading Cheer outfit supplier Defiance Sportswear. The team not only used SOLIDWORKS to design their robot but really put a lot of effort into their robot transportation cart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fkids-with-trailer-heading-to-st-joe-low-res-615x346-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53841\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fkids-with-trailer-heading-to-st-joe-low-res-615x346-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fkids-with-trailer-heading-to-st-joe-low-res-615x346-1-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>With Phil’s mentorship, the robot received a fresh paint job prior to the regional event from Collins Auto Body in Jonesville. Georgia McDowell made a custom license plate for it, along with some mag wheel polish made it stand out from across the arena.  Nice wheels!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"358\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Frobot-on-cart-low-res-358x615-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53842\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Frobot-on-cart-low-res-358x615-1.jpg.webp 358w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Frobot-on-cart-low-res-358x615-1-175x300.jpg.webp 175w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>It takes a lot of support to get a FRC team able to reach the Lansing, Michigan, FIRST Regional competition.  Supporters also included HCCF, Mr. Rooter, RC Pro Shop, Comet, & SOLIDWORKS.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The robot worked great, in fact it was adaptable enough in the hands of the students to physically pick up another robot during competition after it had accidentally fallen over!  This action caused a loss of valuable scoring time to help the fallen robot but the gracious act of professionalism did not go unnoticed as those in attendance broke into thunderous applause once they up righted the fallen mechanism.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ftrophy-low-res-615x547-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53843\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ftrophy-low-res-615x547-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Ftrophy-low-res-615x547-1-300x267.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>The FRC #5502 performed well and learned a lot.  They were rewarded with the prestigious Imagery Award in memory of Jack Kamen which celebrates attractiveness in engineering and outstanding visual aesthetic integration of machine and team appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fin-the-pits-615x346-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53844\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fin-the-pits-615x346-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fin-the-pits-615x346-1-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>“The team is bummed we didn’t score better but are proud that their efforts in making a professional looking team where noticed” says Coach McDowell.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Dean Kamen and FIRST mentors always talk about how FIRST is more than just the robot.  Gracious professionalism, teamwork, community support and students seeing how exciting engineering can be for our future        makes the SOLIDWORKS team honored to highlight Phil McDowell and Cobra Motorcycles.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fteam-photo-at-lansing-low-res-615x581-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53845\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fteam-photo-at-lansing-low-res-615x581-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fteam-photo-at-lansing-low-res-615x581-1-300x283.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Pictured are Alivia Rebeck, Brody Longman, Michael Pope, Randal McDowell, Dominik Balser and Coach Phil McDowell.  Thank you Phil for sharing with the SOLIDWORKS community and mentoring a team that has learned so much.  Marie\u003C\u002Fp>","2015-04-15T08:01:03",{"node":34,"__typename":45},{"nicename":35,"description":36,"slug":37,"name":38,"firstName":39,"lastName":40,"avatar":41,"__typename":44},"marie-planchard","Marie Planchard is an education and engineering advocate. 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