A Remotely Operated Ride On Car for Steele Ray

Steele Ray is mostly blind, and his parents reached out to our team to see if we could make him an ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) so that he is able to move around and enjoy the outdoors.

Built by kids, for kids.

At Firestorm Robotics, we made 8 of these rides in the past, and it was the most impactful service project in 2019. Unfortunately, our GoBabyGo project shut down during COVID-19. Because of the generosity of our sponsors, such as the Cobb EMC Foundation, and Walmart Bells Ferry, this project is not only back, but we are building it better.

Where will your donation go?

$500 will kick start this project. Firestorm Robotics almost shut down last July, so the remainder will be used to rebuild the cash buffer and supplies of Firestorm Robotics so that it can remain viable.

Firestorm Robotics FTC Team

Mentors: Harrison Forsythe, Andrew Cua, Maura Zaccagnino, Elijah Wells
Middle and High School Volunteers: Luke White, Evan White, Max Money, Eric McVay, Waylon Shao, Luke Sobeski, Alexis Cua

About Cherokee Makerspace

Cherokee Makerspace started as the workshop of the Firestorm Robotics team (Etowah Electric Eagles). Through the tireless work of the team's founding members, makerspace members, and sponsors, we have a community innovation center, hackerspace, or collaborative workshop.

Why support our makerspace?

We keep our membership fees low to make it affordable to more families. As we grow our makerspace family, the dues we collect help pay our monthly expenses. Until we increase our membership base to the point that it can self-sustain, we have to put some projects on hold. Your donation can help accelerate those projects or provide the necessary gap in revenue to keep the lights on.

What's in a Makerspace?

Simply put, a makerspace is a place with tools and equipment where you can design and make things. It's where you incubate your next business and talk to people who can help you take your ideas to the next level.

What makes Cherokee Makerspace special?

We have equipment that you may need but not want in your house. A 4'x8' CNC router or a 4'x4' CNC plasma. A full-size mill and lathe. Or a woodshop.

A Ride for Steele

By CHEROKEE MAKERSPACE INC

A Ride for Steele

A remote controlled Go Baby Go adaptive wheelchair