Ramp Riot 2014: The Official Thread

[OZ_341]

RAMP RIOT 2014
Our 15th Anniversary !!!
Saturday November 1, 2014
Wissahickon High School,
Ambler, PA
Pits Open at 7 AM
Event Open 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Note: Please register early, we usually sell out in June!
Registration Page-→ http://www.rampriot.com/register-your-team

The Team Flyer is Attached

Preliminary Details:
• 2014 Game Rules
• 36 Team Limit
• Early Registration Fee $275 (Paid by 7/1/14)
• Regular Registration Fee $325 (Paid after 7/1/14)
• All payments are due by 10/1/14

Special Events:
• Prizes, Live Radio Station, Face Painting, and Charity Food Drive
• FTC Scrimmage
• “Girls in Gear” Interactive Girl Scout Program
• Technical and Informational Forums

Questions? Contact the team at……..
Email: rampriot@team341.com

[Clem1640]

Outstanding! I've signed us up already.

[coalhot]

Just forwarded the info to our teacher.

I'm looking forward to this Ramp Riot, especially after last year! Can't wait!

[OZ_341]

We currently have 25 registered teams. Our limit is 36 teams.

If your team plans to attend, please register soon.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on November 1st at Ramp Riot. :)

[OZ_341]

We currently have 34 registered teams. Our limit is 36 teams.
Only (2) spots left!!
If your team plans to attend, please register soon.

http://www.rampriot.com/register-your-team

Looking forward to seeing everyone on November 1st at Ramp Riot. :)

[OZ_341]

Below is an Update on Ramp Riot Registration
THANK YOU to everyone that registered!
We look forward to seeing everyone on November 1st!!

Ramp Riot 2014
36 Registered Teams with 0 Spaces Left and 9 teams on the Waiting List

Registered Teams:
11 MORT
75 RoboRaiders
103 Cybersonics Technology Team
222 Tigertrons
224 The Tribe
225 TechFire
272 Cyber Crusaders
304 Robo Griffins
316 LuNaTeCs
341 Miss Daisy
365 MOE / Miracle Workerz
423 Simple Machines
433 Firebirds
484 RoboForce
533 The PSIcotics
708 Hardwired Fusion
709 Femme Tech Fatale
834 Spartechs
1168 Malvern Prep Robotics
1218 Vulcan Robotics
1403 Cougar Robotics
1626 Falcon Robotics
1640 Sab-BOT-age
1676 Pascack Pi-oneers
1712 Dawgma
2016 The Mighty Monkey Wrenches
2539 Krypton Cougars
2607 Fighting RoboVikings
3151 Cyberstorm
3167 Environmental Tectonics Crusaders
4281 The Bull Dogs
4505 McDonogh Eagle Robotics
4575 The Tin Mints
4637 BambiBotz
4954 4-H Palindrome Robotics
5254 Robot Raiders

[stufflikethat]

There will be 4 robots per alliance during elims correct? or like other events in 2014 with three?

[OZ_341]

There will be 4 robots per alliance during elims correct? or like other events in 2014 with three?

Our elimination policy actually pre-dates FIRST's policy.
We have been doing 4 robot elimination rounds for about 5 years now and will continue this practice.

I highly recommend 4 robot elims for any event.

There are a few reasons that we started doing this.

1- Since we are trying to inspire everyones rookies. There is nothing more inspirational than having your team in the playoffs.
2- More invested teams = more play-off excitement and more screaming spectators.
3- Under the old system, teams that were not selected, packed up and left.
This usually meant that teams with breakdowns could not find a back-up robot very easily. Searching for the next available back-up robot was slowing down match play.

4 robot elimination alliances is a classic Win-Win situation. The only minor cost is Two extra trophies. This is a very small price to pay for all those extra smiles. :)

[OZ_341]

Below is an Update on Ramp Riot Registration
THANK YOU to everyone that registered!
We look forward to seeing everyone on November 1st!!

Ramp Riot 2014
36 Registered Teams with 0 Spaces Left and 7 teams on the Waiting List

Registered Teams:
11 MORT
75 RoboRaiders
103 Cybersonics Technology Team
222 Tigertrons
224 The Tribe
225 TechFire
272 Cyber Crusaders
304 Robo Griffins
316 LuNaTeCs
321 RoboLancers
341 Miss Daisy
365 MOE / Miracle Workerz
423 Simple Machines
433 Firebirds
484 RoboForce
533 The PSIcotics
708 Hardwired Fusion
709 Femme Tech Fatale
834 Spartechs
1168 Malvern Prep Robotics
1218 Vulcan Robotics
1403 Cougar Robotics
1626 Falcon Robotics
1640 Sab-BOT-age
1676 Pascack Pi-oneers
1712 Dawgma
2016 The Mighty Monkey Wrenches
2539 Krypton Cougars
2607 Fighting RoboVikings
3151 Cyberstorm
3167 Environmental Tectonics Crusaders
4281 The Bull Dogs
4575 The Tin Mints
4637 BambiBotz
4954 4-H Palindrome Robotics
5254 Robot Raiders

[ASolovay16]

Hello everyone,

I am from team 75. I would first like thank team 341 for consistent hosting a great annual event.

We were looking forward to participating with you guys again, but unfortunately our team is having some logistical issues this year.

We send our regards and wish all the teams good luck.

-Adam Solovay

[OZ_341]

We are very sorry that Team 75 can't compete this year.

As for the team list, we have had a few changes and will update everyone shortly. We are currently reaching out to teams on our waiting list.
We should have a final list published by Wednesday.

Good luck to Team 75 in the 2015 Season and we look forward to seeing everyone at Ramp Riot 2014.

[OZ_341]

Below is an Update on Ramp Riot Registration
THANK YOU to everyone that registered!
We look forward to seeing everyone on November 1st!!

Ramp Riot 2014
36 Registered Teams with 0 Spaces Left and 3 teams on the Waiting List

WELCOME to Teams 1391 and 3314!

Registered Teams:
11 MORT
103 Cybersonics Technology Team
222 Tigertrons
224 The Tribe
225 TechFire
272 Cyber Crusaders
304 Robo Griffins
316 LuNaTeCs
321 RoboLancers
341 Miss Daisy
365 MOE / Miracle Workerz
423 Simple Machines
433 Firebirds
484 RoboForce
533 The PSIcotics
708 Hardwired Fusion
709 Femme Tech Fatale
1168 Malvern Prep Robotics
1218 Vulcan Robotics
1391 Metal Moose
1403 Cougar Robotics
1626 Falcon Robotics
1640 Sab-BOT-age
1676 Pascack Pi-oneers
1712 Dawgma
2016 The Mighty Monkey Wrenches
2539 Krypton Cougars
2607 Fighting RoboVikings
3151 Cyberstorm
3167 Environmental Tectonics Crusaders
3314 Mechanical Mustangs
4281 The Bull Dogs
4575 The Tin Mints
4637 BambiBotz
4954 4-H Palindrome Robotics
5254 Robot Raiders

[OZ_341]

Attached is the 2014 Ramp Riot Information Packet.
Please feel free to distribute this information packet to anyone that is interested in the event. Beyond this packet we will also have some special announcements about visitors and activities.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at Ramp Riot 2014.

[OZ_341]

To All Ramp Riot Visitors:

Please Remember to bring canned goods for the needy to Ramp Riot.
We ask that you consider this worthy cause to honor the memory of Mike Wade.
Mike was a NASA Goddard employee that passed away in 2007.
Mike gave so much to FIRST and to the East Coast off-season events.
The details are below.

Canned Food Drive
The team that delivers the most canned goods will win the 8th Annual “Mike Wade Memorial Award” (eagle trophy).
These cans are donated to the Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard to prepare Thanksgiving Dinners for needy families.
We welcome cans from both teams and individuals.

Thank you for giving this valuable gift to families in need!

[OZ_341]

Below is an Update on Ramp Riot Registration
THANK YOU to everyone that registered!
We look forward to seeing everyone on November 1st!!

Ramp Riot 2014
36 Registered Teams with 0 Spaces Left and 1 team on the Waiting List

WELCOME to Team 3929!

Registered Teams:
11 MORT
103 Cybersonics Technology Team
222 Tigertrons
224 The Tribe
225 TechFire
272 Cyber Crusaders
304 Robo Griffins
316 LuNaTeCs
321 RoboLancers
341 Miss Daisy
365 MOE / Miracle Workerz
423 Simple Machines
433 Firebirds
484 RoboForce
533 The PSIcotics
708 Hardwired Fusion
709 Femme Tech Fatale
1168 Malvern Prep Robotics
1218 Vulcan Robotics
1391 Metal Moose
1403 Cougar Robotics
1626 Falcon Robotics
1640 Sab-BOT-age
1676 Pascack Pi-oneers
1712 Dawgma
2016 The Mighty Monkey Wrenches
2539 Krypton Cougars
2607 Fighting RoboVikings
3151 Cyberstorm
3167 Environmental Tectonics Crusaders
3314 Mechanical Mustangs
3929 Atomic Dragons
4281 The Bull Dogs
4575 The Tin Mints
4637 BambiBotz
4954 4-H Palindrome Robotics

[OZ_341]

We have (3) very important requests :

1- Help a Rookie MAR Team at Ramp Riot
A new team will be forming at North Penn HS and North Montco Technical Career Center.
They will be sending their students and mentors to Ramp Riot to observe.
We are looking for teams that would be willing to have a few students shadow with your team for the day.
If you can help us to inspire a few rookies, please contact Dr. Paul Gehman directly at paul.r.gehman@lmco.com
Lets give NPHS and NMTCC a big MAR welcome at Ramp Riot!

2- Judges Needed for Ramp Riot
We are awarding several Judged Awards at Ramp Riot 2014. We currently have (4) independent judges that have volunteered so far.
We are looking for 2 to 4 more judges to help the current crew and spread out the task to make the day enjoyable for all.
If you can help with Judging a few awards, please let us know ASAP. Please PM me directly. Please feel free to forward this request to anyone you think would make a great judge.

3- A reminder about Food Can Donations
The team that delivers the most canned goods will win the 8th Annual “Mike Wade Memorial Award” (Eagle Trophy).
These cans are donated to the Mattie Dixon Community Cupboard to prepare Thanksgiving Dinners for needy families.
We welcome cans from both teams and individuals.

[coalhot]

Will it be possible to load in Friday night? Just wondering.

[OZ_341]

Will it be possible to load in Friday night? Just wondering.
Yes! Any time after 5 PM is good for load in. We just ask that you bring a smaller crew because we are still putting the final touches on the pit areas and the stadium.

[nomad725]

Hello everyone,

We fried our digital sidecard tonight during drive practice after a pwm cable came unplugged. We have one on order and are pretty sure we are not going to get it on time for Saturday.

We wanted to see if a team going might be able to lend us one for the event on Saturday?

You can reply back on this post or contact me via email at stesh@team4954.org or call or text me at 302-312-4166.

Thanks

[Mike Marandola]

Hello everyone,

We fried our digital sidecard tonight during drive practice after a pwm cable came unplugged. We have one on order and are pretty sure we are not going to get it on time for Saturday.

We wanted to see if a team going might be able to lend us one for the event on Saturday?

You can reply back on this post or contact me via email at stesh@team4954.org or call or text me at 302-312-4166.

Thanks

We have a spare that we can loan you. We can drop it off at your pit in the morning.

[OZ_341]

We have a spare that we can loan you. We can drop it off at your pit in the morning.

Thank you for helping out. Team 316 is Awesome!

[nomad725]

We have a spare that we can loan you. We can drop it off at your pit in the morning.

Thank you so much! You guys are amazing!

[ASolovay16]

Hello everyone,

After scrambling around a little, a few representatives from 75 will be there in support of the competing teams.

See everyone tomorrow and good luck.

-Adam Solovay

[nathannfm]

I am not runing this webcast but it is live at http://webcast.team341.com

[Mike Marandola]

Alliances are:

Alliance 1: 225, 341, 2539, 224
Alliance 2: 484, 2607, 3929, 3151
Alliance 3: 222, 365, 1391, 4637
Alliance 4: 1640, 1676, 708, 321
Alliance 5: 4575, 316, 1712, 423
Alliance 6: 4954, 1218, 103, 1168
Alliance 7: 2016, 11, 3314, 304
Alliance 8: 4281, 1626, 1403, 433

[Kristian Calhoun]

Selections were made 1-8, 8-1, 8-1 with no picking within the top 8.

1. 225, 341, 2539, 224
2. 484, 2607, 3929, 3151
3. 222, 365, 1391, 4637
4. 1640, 1676, 708, 321
5. 4575, 316, 1712, 423
6. 4954, 1218, 103, 1168
7. 2016, 11, 3314, 304
8. 4281, 1626, 1403, 433

[Mike Marandola]

First, awesome event! Congrats to the winning teams. Daisy continues to wow me with the quality of their graphic design and visuals. Can't wait for next year.

Second, did anyone find a black North Face jacket after the event? One of our students left it behind.

[Foster]

Final results?

[Domenic Rodriguez]

Final results?

1. 225, 341, 2539, 224 SF
2. 484, 2607, 3929, 3151 QF
3. 222, 365, 1391, 4637 QF
4. 1640, 1676, 708, 321 F
5. 4575, 316, 1712, 423 QF
6. 4954, 1218, 103, 1168 W
7. 2016, 11, 3314, 304 SF
8. 4281, 1626, 1403, 433 QF

Team 365 MOE won the Mike Wade Memorial Award. I didn't see the other awards.

Congrats to all the teams. It was a bit sad not getting to go to Ramp Riot this year (first one I've missed since 2010), but it looks like Miss Daisy held another great event! Nice job on the webcast, everything went smoothly for the most part.

[Hallry]

Here's 1676's full-field footage of all the Qualification and Elimination Matches, Alliance Selections, and Opening and Closing Ceremonies from Ramp Riot XV: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPUJJPXRAlEQPyJMUzMub2Z9SYE3sXOyX.

Daisy continues to wow me with the quality of their graphic design and visuals. Can't wait for next year.

Agreed, the Ramp Riot XV graphic that was shown on the screen and their customized intro to the scoring screens were amazing, as were the videos that their media team made throughout the day. Awesome job!

[MissDaisyGirl]

This weekend, Team 341, Miss Daisy put on a spectacular show at Ramp Riot 2014! We hosted 52 teams from 5 different states and collected 1,147 cans of food for donation to a local food cupboard. This year was especially notable due to it being the 15th anniversary of the event. The day would not have been as amazing as it was without the hard work and dedication of all of our students, parents, coaches, volunteers, sponsors, and partner organizations!

Many new endeavors were orchestrated this year and everything looked amazing: new electrical lines for our teams, new food options for our guests, new banners, new signs, new field border advertisements, new t-shirts, and a brand new HD webcast. The webcast had over 300 total viewed hours of video.

Below are just some of the incredible results and a list of sponsors, organizations, and individuals to which we are grateful.

Official Awards & Results of Ramp Riot 2014

Ramp Riot Champions: 4954, 1218, 103, 1168
Ramp Riot Finalists: 1640, 1676, 708, 321
Mike Wade Memorial Award: Team 365, MOE (413 Food Cans)
1,147 food cans donated to Mattie Dixon Community Cupboard
Gracious Professionalism Award: Team 11, MORT
Spirit of Ramp Riot: Team 103, Cybersonics Technology Team
Judges Award: Team 1676, Pascack Pi-oneers
Number 1 Seed: Team 225, TechFire

Recorded Webcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnRFduG0hNg

Event Sponsors

FIRST®
Mid-Atlantic Robotics
Denney Electric Supply
DOW
Cobham
Janssen
BAE Systems
Johnson & Johnson
Comcast
Boeing
DiD

Our Incredible MCs & Game Announcers

“Angry Eric” Eckhardt
Sam Alexander
Tom Wexler

Key Volunteers

Kevin Dieterle
Carol Perotto
Rajaram Pejaver
Brian Sherman
Kimberly O'Toole-Eckhardt
Tom Zawislak
Dave Hackett

Event Partners

Pennsylvania FTC Committee
Jay Delp Productions
Wissahickon School District
WHS Maintenance Department
WHS PE Department
WHS National Honor Society & Key Club
John Conahan & the WHS Camerata Singers
Mattie Dixon Community Cupboard

[nathannfm]

Superb event, as always!

This year was especially notable due to it being the 15th anniversary of the event.

Did anyone ever figure out the winning alliance from the first year? :P

[MissDaisyGirl]

Haha, still working on it Nathan! Back then we were so fresh and new, we didn't know that would be important. :P