MORAGA ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
SAMPLE PERFORMANCES
Sample performances of teams from around the country.
TOOLS
Types of useful tools, where to buy, and how to use.
Every year, each problem relates to a specific category:
Problem 1: Vehicle
Problem 2: Technical
Problem 3: Classics
Problem 4: Balsa Wood Structure
Problem 5: Performance/Acting
Primary Performances:
Primary Division Regional Performance (2016)
Division 1 Performances:
Division 1, Problem 4 (18th at world 2014)
Division 2 Performances:
Division 2, Problem 5 (1st at world 2017)
Division 2, Problem 2 (1st at world 2016)
Division 3 Performances:
Division 3, Problem 1 (5th at world 2017)
PROGRAM GUIDE
The 2019-20 Program Guide is helpful for coaches to learn about the guidelines for the long-term and spontaneous problems.
PROGRAM GUIDE
Kids’ safety glasses:
https://www.safetyglassesusa.com/childrens-safety-glasses.html
https://www.safetyglassesusa.com/smitwesmincl.html
Miter box:
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-20-600-Clamping-Mitre-Box/dp/B00002X232
Stanley coping saw:
Speed square (sometimes called “rafter square”):
https://www.amazon.com/Swanson-Tool-S0101-7-inch-Square/dp/B00002255O
Orchard has some, available in smaller sizes too.
Tape measure:
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-33-425-Powerlock-25-Foot-Measuring/dp/B00002X2GQ
Harbor Freight frequently has free ones with any purchase.
Drill press:
https://www.harborfreight.com/10-in-12-speed-bench-drill-press-60237.html
Drill press clamp:
https://www.harborfreight.com/9-inch-drill-press-locking-clamp-36221.html
Drill bits:
One-handed clamp:
https://www.amazon.com/IRWINQUICK-GRIPOne-Handed-Mini-Bar-Clamp-1964742/dp/B00002244S
Orchard has this too, also available in other sizes.
YouTube playlist for safe tool use:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1Il7plRAStNiiZJgVLZZo4wYhNzKVbEO