2007 RachaCha Ruckus

[Ellery]

We're already planning ahead for the 2007 Rachacha Ruckus here in Rochester NY. If your team is down in Atlanta and have never been to the Ruckus please seek out team 1511 Rolling Thunder or talk to their mentor here on CD for a personal invitation package. This will be the 3rd annual event hosted by the local Finger Lakes Teams.

The time frame is typically Halloween weekend time frame in October. It's a fun time for all - if you have suggestions for team activities you'd like to see please let Kim O'Toole, Koko Ed, or myself know and we can see what we can do.

Hope your team can come do the Rachacha!:)

[Koko Ed]

So who's up for a little Halloween robot action in Upstate NY?

[BandChick]

I want to make it this year, but I doubt 1089 will make the trek up there. Though, I think we've finally convinced our advisor to let us do IRI so maybe there's some hope. I'll see if I can make it, at least to volunteer though!

[Josh Goodman]

Yes, come stop by 1511's pits. We will have a little goodie bag of information (and goodies) for teams about the Ruckus. The Ruckus III is going to be a blast this year! Make sure you put it on your Calenders!

[SSMike]

I would love to come but I don't know if the team can go...so hopefully they can. It sounds cool

[Hiteak]

Make sure you put it on your Calenders!

You mean its not already? :-p I have it marked down for the next few years. I recommend to all teams to come. Pie in the eye is something everyone should experience or at least see.

[Alex Cormier]

Pie in the eye is something everyone should experience or at least see.

I'll do it again! Only if it's the same stuff from before, that tasted so goood!

[Arefin Bari]

So who's up for a little Halloween robot action in Upstate NY?

hmmm... well I would be up for it... but someone kind of didn't show up at IRI last year and hang out with me. So I am a little bit upset here. How about he shows up and we go hang out and do crazy things again and then I come to Rha Cha Cha and pie EVERYONE?

[Alex Cormier]

hmmm... well I would be up for it... but someone kind of didn't show up at IRI last year and hang out with me. So I am a little bit upset here. How about he shows up and we go hang out and do crazy things again and then I come to Rha Cha Cha and pie EVERYONE?

Ed... you better make plans and talk to your wife to go to IRI so arefin goes to the Ruckus!

[Koko Ed]

hmmm... well I would be up for it... but someone kind of didn't show up at IRI last year and hang out with me. So I am a little bit upset here. How about he shows up and we go hang out and do crazy things again and then I come to Rha Cha Cha and pie EVERYONE?

Well I may go this year with the date change and all but don't quote me...

[Steve W]

I nominate Arefin for the deluxe pie treatment. I am willing to give up my spot.

[Koko Ed]

I nominate Arefin for the deluxe pie treatment. I am willing to give up my spot.

That's very noble of you Steve but I think we'll just add another bag.
They're inexpensive.:p

[Dylan Gramlich]

i am thinking of being up for being pied...my team mates want to get me...anyone else willing to spend money to hit me with a pie? knowing me my girlfriend will get to do it...:p

[Koko Ed]

i am thinking of being up for being pied...my team mates want to get me...anyone else willing to spend money to hit me with a pie? knowing me my girlfriend will get to do it...:p

But Cromier is the Sparx sacrifi...uh, I mean volunteer. I can $20 from the Sparx alone just for the opportunity to smash him in the face (with a pie) I bet I can get another $10 easy from Division by Zero as well!

[Dylan Gramlich]

But Cromier is the Sparx sacrifi...uh, I mean volunteer. I can $20 from the Sparx alone just for the opportunity to smash him in the face (with a pie) I bet I can get another $10 easy from Division by Zero as well!

yeah but i will draw some money from SparX and some from Jay(if he comes which he wont), from 340 and 424, they will wanna get me, i know they will.

[Hiteak]

I think you might be able to get more than $30 for Cromier. I put in $10 last year for Rees I think. If somebody really wants to pie someone, they will put out the money. I'm also up for being pied. I'm sure I could get people from different teams to wat to pie me.

[triggerhappy336]

Do local teams still get a goodie package for stoping by? :D

[Josh Goodman]

Do local teams still get a goodie package for stoping by?

If you've never been to Ruckus before...yes.

And don't worry...I'm not up for being pied!

[triggerhappy336]

hm, well technically, we've been to the Ruckas, just not with a robot of our own.

[jagman2882]

i am thinking of being up for being pied...my team mates want to get me...anyone else willing to spend money to hit me with a pie? knowing me my girlfriend will get to do it...:p


i would def invest some of my money in his bag hahahahahaha:D

[Tetraman]

I have a Vex game that just needs to get built for Ruckus that is Dan-Certified awesome.

I'm already in the effort to tell 174 of Ruckus.

[Hiteak]

I have a Vex game that just needs to get built for Ruckus that is Dan-Certified awesome.


I didn't know that I gave out certifications. Cool! I got to give myself one.


And don't worry...I'm not up for being pied!

We'll see about that... If we can get Mark to get pied, then we will be able to get you.

[Michelle Celio]

I might be attending this year, depending on college and all that fun stuff.

Dan has talked to me about it and it sounds like a lot of fun.

I also, wouldn't mind being pied...it sounds like fun...

But speaking of pies...

I nominate Arefin for the deluxe pie treatment. I am willing to give up my spot.

I want to pie Arefin!

[Steve W]

Instead of whipped cream this years pies will be sour cream. :ahh:

[Kims Robot]

hm, well technically, we've been to the Ruckas, just not with a robot of our own.

If we have any left after we give out the invites, we can pass a bag your way :) But the bags are aimed for teams that havent come before (so start another rookie team, and they get a bag!!)

Anyways, another SPECIAL TREAT... the goodie bags will include a set of puzzles, the first new team to solve the puzzles and turn them in to our pits will get FREE registration for Ruckus 2007!!

Instead of whipped cream this years pies will be sour cream.
AND GROSSSS STEVE!!! You get my pie!!! Actually I was thinking of trying to get the chocolate cool whip this year :) thought it might look more like mud! hehe

[Ellery]

Kim,
I believe we are lucky enough to have it at Webster Thomas HS again this year. The facilities and support from Bob Schlegel is unbelievable. We just need to finalize the date again since I remember that there might have been some conflict with volleyball or something. I'll email Bob about it next week.

[Josh Goodman]

When is the planning commitee starting up?

[Sagar Vyas]

1503 will most likely be there from the great white north...

[Alex Cormier]

Will we be having reall alliance selections this year, with the believe of having more teams and higher caliber teams too i think that is the way to go.

[Koko Ed]

Will we be having reall alliance selections this year, with the believe of having more teams and higher caliber teams too i think that is the way to go.

That's up to Kim to decide.
She really likes the Bash selection process.

[Josh Goodman]

Will we be having reall alliance selections this year, with the believe of having more teams and higher caliber teams too i think that is the way to go.

That's up to Kim to decide.
She really likes the Bash selection process.

I think it all depends on how many teams we have this year. I think if we had about the same number as last year, we should do bash style. But if we get a lot more, we should do pickings.

[Alex Cormier]

I think it all depends on how many teams we have this year. I think if we had about the same number as last year, we should do bash style. But if we get a lot more, we should do pickings.

For everyone who doesn't know, can you explain what the selections from Bash is.

[jagman2882]

For everyone who doesn't know, can you explain what the selections from Bash is.

yeah explain it to meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Kims Robot]

We will see on the selection process... And Alex, if you bring a team, you can help decided that :p

We basically have done a straight assignment of teams in serpentine fashion (like 1, 8, 24; 2, 9, 23; etc). But we may switch it up... you never know! We liked this at Bash because teams didnt have to worry about scouting, they could just have fun, show their new drivers what to do, etc. Plus it gives teams more time for matches (we dont have to stop for selections, just for lunch). Since we try to use this event to help Rookie teams, and many teams dont have their full team to help scout, it seems more fun/fair to just do it at will or at random. Just my thoughts. We will see what the committee says!

[Spider-Man]

We will see on the selection process... And Alex, if you bring a team, you can help decided that :p

We basically have done a straight assignment of teams in serpentine fashion (like 1, 8, 24; 2, 9, 23; etc). But we may switch it up... you never know! We liked this at Bash because teams didnt have to worry about scouting, they could just have fun, show their new drivers what to do, etc. Plus it gives teams more time for matches (we dont have to stop for selections, just for lunch). Since we try to use this event to help Rookie teams, and many teams dont have their full team to help scout, it seems more fun/fair to just do it at will or at random. Just my thoughts. We will see what the committee says!

If you want to expand the Halloween theme, you could always have the alliance numbers on a bunch of apples and have representatives bob for them :cool:. You could even replace apples with something more robotics related...

[Kims Robot]

If you want to expand the Halloween theme, you could always have the alliance numbers on a bunch of apples and have representatives bob for them :cool:. You could even replace apples with something more robotics related...

Pies??? Oh wait... thats just Ruckus too! haha. Hmm... I think I like the apples idea! Or maybe we could put them in the center of Jelly donuts, and hang them from a string, and make people eat them...

Wow its waaaaayyyy too late at night!

[Elgin Clock]

Any definite date set for Ra-Cha-Cha yet? Or idea?
I know it's been said "Halloween Weekend" but... that kinda doesn't really help clarify when Halloween this year is on a Wednesday which is smack dab in the middle of the week.. :ahh:

Ya know.. just sayin'. :p

<crosses fingers so it doesn't conflict with River Rage again this year>

[Kims Robot]

Right now its tentatively the weekend before or after Halloween. We have to get the school & the field when we can.

Unfortunately we have tried for two years to NOT conflict with River Rage, but they have either changed the dates on us or not released them before we needed to book the date.

[Alex Cormier]

We will see on the selection process... And Alex, if you bring a team, you can help decided that :p



In the process. :P

Had my faculty meeting presentation. Showed a video and talked about FIRST and such. had 20 minutes and i hope i gave them a good image. I'll check back in 2 weeks and pick up the sheet of interested faculty. I'll update ya when i get the information.

:)

[John Gutmann]

But Cromier is the Sparx sacrifi...uh, I mean volunteer. I can $20 from the Sparx alone just for the opportunity to smash him in the face (with a pie) I bet I can get another $10 easy from Division by Zero as well!

If You get Tim Dellas, Alex (insert last name), Andrew Doane, or Rob (insert last name) you can get a weeks paycheck from me. :p

[Alex Cormier]

In the process. :P

Had my faculty meeting presentation. Showed a video and talked about FIRST and such. had 20 minutes and i hope i gave them a good image. I'll check back in 2 weeks and pick up the sheet of interested faculty. I'll update ya when i get the information.

:)

I have a little more information. :)

I now have 3 possible schools to work with. I will be doing a little presentation to two more schools soon and hopefully hear back from the school i donated my senior project robot to and possibly get it back. The sole reason of donating it in the first place was to get the team started, but it's been 2 years and nothing has happened, so i am going tl try to get it back and mod it to work for the Ruckus.

with that being said, i think it's an 04 OI system, what would i have to do to get it able to play in the Ruckus?

[Jimmy Nichols]

So who's up for a little Halloween robot action in Upstate NY?

I"m trying to get Dave to sign us up, but he is reluctant with the long trip. You might see 1038 up there, if I have my way.

[Koko Ed]

I"m trying to get Dave to sign us up, but he is reluctant with the long trip. You might see 1038 up there, if I have my way.

But Dave told me he has family in Penfield.
He can stuff at least 20 kids in there ( and a few mentors)!:D

[Travis Hoffman]

We will see on the selection process... And Alex, if you bring a team, you can help decided that :p

We basically have done a straight assignment of teams in serpentine fashion (like 1, 8, 24; 2, 9, 23; etc). But we may switch it up... you never know! We liked this at Bash because teams didnt have to worry about scouting, they could just have fun, show their new drivers what to do, etc. Plus it gives teams more time for matches (we dont have to stop for selections, just for lunch). Since we try to use this event to help Rookie teams, and many teams dont have their full team to help scout, it seems more fun/fair to just do it at will or at random. Just my thoughts. We will see what the committee says!

I respectfully state that if I were a competitor at this event, I think I'd prefer the top seeded teams have the option to pick their own alliances. Because the intermixing of the alliance robots' functions is so critical to the alliance's strategy and success this year (Can you climb our ramps? How many ramps do we want in the alliance? Do we want a 2 defensive/1 offensive alliance or another configuration? etc.), I don't think random pairings would be the best choice for the elimination rounds. For example, what if numbers worked out such that 3 defensive/rampbots ended up in one alliance? I don't think any of those 3 teams would enjoy that too much. Although it would be fun to see full team defense played against an alliance, I don't think it would work for very long. You run the risk of formulating too many weird/incompatible alliances, and then the gameplay in the elims would suffer.

Just my opinion. Hopefully you guys get a ton of teams this year and you can run a standard playoff operation.

[Alex Cormier]

Just my opinion. Hopefully you guys get a ton of teams this year and you can run a standard playoff operation.
Should we chalk 48 in as a team going? :p

[Travis Hoffman]

Should we chalk 48 in as a team going? :p

No, you should not! I'd like to go, but I am not the team.

[Alex Cormier]

No, you should not! I'd like to go, but I am not the team.

:p :p

[Kims Robot]

I respectfully state that if I were a competitor at this event, I think I'd prefer the top seeded teams have the option to pick their own alliances. Because the intermixing of the alliance robots' functions is so critical to the alliance's strategy and success this year (Can you climb our ramps? How many ramps do we want in the alliance? Do we want a 2 defensive/1 offensive alliance or another configuration? etc.), I don't think random pairings would be the best choice for the elimination rounds. For example, what if numbers worked out such that 3 defensive/rampbots ended up in one alliance? I don't think any of those 3 teams would enjoy that too much. Although it would be fun to see full team defense played against an alliance, I don't think it would work for very long. You run the risk of formulating too many weird/incompatible alliances, and then the gameplay in the elims would suffer.

Just my opinion. Hopefully you guys get a ton of teams this year and you can run a standard playoff operation.

Understood & agreed, but I also think it might make for more non-traditional strategy. For teams that can run the same strategy they ran in regionals and in championships, I think it would be boring and predictable. Our most fun match was a match in Boston where we were with 2 ramp bots (one without wheels!), and were against three scorers, two of which were fairly consistant. We ran a very crazy strategy that would have worked except for one misinterpretation of the rules.

Besides, in my mind, I like offseason events that are fun, and allow teams to throw any team member into the driveteam (we do this at Bash every year... every student that goes gets a chance to be on the driveteam). When you feel like you have to be serious to get your rank up there, teams tend not to do things like this. They focus on winning. But just my opinion, not necessarily what the committee will decide :)

I guess we will have to see what kind of teams sign up. Maybe we could do a random selection by category (ie scorers, rampbots, bothbots). I dunno... its far from decided... the committee can discuss it :)

[Alex Cormier]

We need the site to be updated if we wish to attract teams from out of state. ;) :p and possibly a link on the FLR site?

[Ellery]

We need the site to be updated if we wish to attract teams from out of state. ;) :p and possibly a link on the FLR site?

We'll get things updated now that the Season is officially over. More will be done once things settle down. My big concern is our big move in a couple of months first.

[Alex Cormier]

We'll get things updated now that the Season is officially over. More will be done once things settle down. My big concern is our big move in a couple of months first.

Cool, i'll help yas move if im home that weekend.

[Ellery]

The Ruckus this year will be back at the Webster Thomas HS either weekend of Nov 3 or 10. We'll finalize the info more soon.

[Koko Ed]

The Ruckus this year will be back at the Webster Thomas HS either weekend of Nov 3 or 10. We'll finalize the info more soon.

So I guess that means the Halloween theme is out.

[Alex Cormier]

So I guess that means the Halloween theme is out.

You can still dress up as a giant Pumpkin! :p

[Steve Ketron]

Don't forget about us iPirates over here in Monroe Michigan. We are still interested in attending are putting it on our calenders. That is if our robot makes it that far. We are currently applying for IRI, our own event MARC (in August), Ford Team FIRST Invitational, and the Ruckus. WE are going to be busy but we want to do everything possible to work again with 1126 and hopefully 1038. I would like to see how we would do again.

As for three defensive robots competing against scoring bots, that happened to us at the Buckeye Regional twice and we won both rounds.

[Koko Ed]

As for three defensive robots competing against scoring bots, that happened to us at the Buckeye Regional twice and we won both rounds.

Actually we, 1507 and 174 we're more offensive based. We tried defense the first match and failed miserably. So we tried scoring the next match and put up 258. THe last match was all about the offense.
As for 537, 494 and 70. They are all scorers. That alliance was designed to kill people via the rack.

[Dylan Gramlich]

so what teams as of now are coming? local teams? out of state teams? whos excited?!

[Steve Ketron]

so what teams as of now are coming? local teams? out of state teams? whos excited?!

My team and I are very excited. Most of us have never been to NY before and given the oppertunity to work with you guys again makes my body tingle.

[Steve W]

Need to know weekend as November is filling up.

[Jay Trzaskos]

When will volunteers be able to sign up? I'm hoping to referee RCCR this year

[Josh Goodman]

When will volunteers be able to sign up?

I assume when the site is updated. I'll make sure there is a notification on CD for it.

I'm hoping to referee RCCR this year

Cool, I hope to also. I'll see you there!

[234smidget]

I need some information please. My team is planning on attending an offseason event this summer/year and i would like to know more information on Ra Cha Cha ruckus. Anyone willing to inform me or give me any contact information for me so i can inform my team and plan on attending one of these events.

When:
Where:
Any changes of the real game:

Thank you for your help.

[Alex Cormier]

I need some information please. My team is planning on attending an offseason event this summer/year and i would like to know more information on Ra Cha Cha ruckus. Anyone willing to inform me or give me any contact information for me so i can inform my team and plan on attending one of these events.

When:
Where:
Any changes of the real game:

Thank you for your help.

Welcome 234!!

When: Nov. 3
Where: Rochester, NY
Any Changes of the real game: I don't know these details myself.

[234smidget]

Thank you! that helps a lot. I been looking at post and seen a date that said it was halloween weekend and so i was confused:ahh: :confused: Is there a site i can go to see more detailed information on how long it has been hosted and where it is at???



-Cyberblue's smallest-
megan

[Greg Needel]

Thank you! that helps a lot. I been looking at post and seen a date that said it was halloween weekend and so i was confused:ahh: :confused: Is there a site i can go to see more detailed information on how long it has been hosted and where it is at???



-Cyberblue's smallest-
megan

We are in the process of updating the site and a public announcement of the detials will be announced shortly. Keep checking Chiefdelphi and our website for info. http://ruckus.penfieldrobotics.com/

[Koko Ed]

OK the first Ruckus meeting has come and gone and we've settled (tenatively) on a date depending on the availability of Webster Thomas.
We also discussed what kind of field we would like to go with and how to attract volunteers and teams.
Now we need volunteers for the Ruckus planning commitee. In case of any of you haven't heard Kim is getting married this year and this is actually one thing that actually takes precedence over robotics:ahh: (shocking I know. We tried to convince Kim to use game sound effects and other first elements in her wedding "Bride side ready! Groom side ready. 3...2...1...GO!" or the ding ding for an I Do and the dreaded foghorn if there were second thoughts. Kim didn't seem so enthused about the idea for some reason) ANyone in the Western Upstate New YOrk area who wants to help out the next meeting will be June 7th at Penfield high school at 6pm.
Hope to see you there.

[Kims Robot]

I have to admit, any "meeting" with Ed in it is always entertaining. I have no clue who could come up with Bride Side, Groom Side ::sigh:: :)

But yes, as he said, anyone in the Rochester area (or beyond if you really really like to drive!) interested in helping out the Ruckus committee is welcome to attend our next meeting (June 7th). Please PM me so I can add you to the email list.

One small request, any students interested in joining need to bring an adult team member/parent/etc with them.

[234smidget]

Has there been any more updates on Ra Cha Cha?? My team needs information so we can decide out of the off season events chosen which one will be best for our team and easiest??

-megan

[Koko Ed]

Has there been any more updates on Ra Cha Cha?? My team needs information so we can decide out of the off season events chosen which one will be best for our team and easiest??

-megan

We will have more clear information after the 7th.
We just need to confirm when Webster Thomas is available.

[234smidget]

Thank you!

[Josh Goodman]

It will be amazing! <----That's all the information you need.

[Steven Bigness]

Hey i think you should pick Ra Cha Cha!! my team had been every year and it is awesome!

[234smidget]

I will make sure my team hears all of your opinions. I'll promote Ra Ra Cha a lot just for you guys/girls :D

[Koko Ed]

I will make sure my team hears all of your opinions. I'll promote Ra Ra Cha a lot just for you guys/girls :D

Are you guys just looking to do just one off season or numerous off season events?

[234smidget]

I believe we are just doing one other. We are hosting and competing in IRI(indiana robotics invitational) and we are looking to do another because students will like to compete with this years robot as much as possible.

-megan

[Jeremytice]

Hey guys,

I am unfortunately trainning for a new position at wegmans this thursday when you guys are having the meeting...is there any way I can still be on the planning comittee?

THanks

[234smidget]

Is there any new news about this event??




-Megan

[Tim Delles]

Ed, Greg, Kim,

Are there any updates as to what is going on with the Ra Cha Cha Ruckus this year? Any information would be loved if you can release it.

A few quick questions that you all may already know the answer to.

Registration - is it the same price as it has been for the past 2 years?
Eliminations - is it still that the top 8 don't pick there alliance but rather it is selected for them by the rankings?
Date - is it going to be the weekend before halloween?

Just a few quick questions that can help us all start planning a little better for it.

[Koko Ed]

Ed, Greg, Kim,

Are there any updates as to what is going on with the Ra Cha Cha Ruckus this year? Any information would be loved if you can release it.

A few quick questions that you all may already know the answer to.

Registration - is it the same price as it has been for the past 2 years?
Eliminations - is it still that the top 8 don't pick there alliance but rather it is selected for them by the rankings?
Date - is it going to be the weekend before halloween?

Just a few quick questions that can help us all start planning a little better for it.

The main holdup is trying to get information on what field we're planning to use. We're trying to get information on the FIRST feild and we are considering Andy Baker's field as well.

[Tim Delles]

Ok.

Just let keep us up to date if you can.

Thanks

[Koko Ed]

Ok.

Just let keep us up to date if you can.

Thanks

Will do.
Hopefully after next weeks meeting we'll have everything set in stone.

[Chuck Glick]

Just wondering if there are any plans for a RCCR VEX game this year... if there is then I want to get the time reserved in my calender soon. Thanks!

-Chuck

[Greg Needel]

Just wondering if there are any plans for a RCCR VEX game this year... if there is then I want to get the time reserved in my calender soon. Thanks!

-Chuck

yes there is. The plan is to have the rules released in early to mid Aug.

[Chuck Glick]

Just wondering if an official date has been set yet because I need to plan the trip soon before my calendar fills up.

I've seen 3 different dates so far, Oct. 27 in CD Events, and the Nov. 3 or 10 here.

So if anyone knows the official date that would be great. Thanks.

-Chuck

[Greg Needel]

Just wondering if an official date has been set yet because I need to plan the trip soon before my calendar fills up.

I've seen 3 different dates so far, Oct. 27 in CD Events, and the Nov. 3 or 10 here.

So if anyone knows the official date that would be great. Thanks.

-Chuck

The offical date is October 27th.

[Dylan Gramlich]

We are getting closer and closer!

[Wayne C.]

so how are the plans going for the event- how is the team list progressing?

( this may be a "vested interest" thanks to GN)

WC :cool:

[Koko Ed]

so how are the plans going for the event- how is the team list progressing?

( this may be a "vested interest" thanks to GN)

WC :cool:

Seven teams so far:
191
229
306
1503
1507
1511
1551


Alot of local teams who have participated in the past haven't signed up yet.
I expect the list to go up significantly very soon by at least eight teams.

[rees2001]

Seven teams so far:
191
229
306
1503
1507
1511
1551


Alot of local teams who have participated in the past haven't signed up yet.
I expect the list to go up significantly very soon by at least eight teams.

We should be able to add a couple to that total.

[Koko Ed]

We should be able to add a couple to that total.

I figured as much.

[Tetraman]

I've been trying forever to get 174 to join this year, but they just don't like to do anything other than the regular season.

[Koko Ed]

I've been trying forever to get 174 to join this year, but they just don't like to do anything other than the regular season.

So I heard.

[Alex Cormier]

eight teams so far:
191
229
306
1503
1507
1511
1551
1559

[Koko Ed]

eight teams so far:
191
229
306
1503
1507
1511
1551
1559

You forgot 1126.

[Alex Cormier]

You forgot 1126.

sweet, i looked at the site a few hours ago and only saw 1559 as the new one.

nine teams so far:
191
229
306
1126
1503
1507
1511
1551
1559

3 Vex teams signed up also.

[Dylan Gramlich]

I am signed up for the vex and already have a good start. i am going with a design similar to last year for those of you that know what i did :D

[Alex Cormier]

I am signed up for the vex and already have a good start. i am going with a design similar to last year for those of you that know what i did :D

hmm. i am going with an already proven winning design. :P

[Chuck Glick]

hmm. i am going with an already proven winning design. :P

But will it beat my winning bot? :ahh: :D

[Dylan Gramlich]

hmm. i am going with an already proven winning design. :P

is it something like we had thought up for this past vex game? cuz yeah that will be great!

[Alex Cormier]

is it something like we had thought up for this past vex game? cuz yeah that will be great!

nope, but i have seen a few pictures of it online somewhere...

[Dylan Gramlich]

nope, but i have seen a few pictures of it online somewhere...

what?! hmm we are gonna need to discuss this...dont worry i already have my own design.

[Ellery]

Well almost a month away! I am posting new teams as soon as I get the registration response shows up in my mailbox.

I hope to see some new teams as well so come on down!
Just click the little team registration button people!

[Ellery]

Current list includes:

191
229
306
378
639
1126
1405
1503
1507
1511
1551
1559
2228


I'm expecting 340/424 to sign up soon (Jason ;) ) How about the rest of the B&L squad...?

In attendance Brand New rookie Team Xerox/Nazareth Academy all Female Team.

[Koko Ed]

Current list includes:

191
229
306
378
639
1126
1405
1503
1507
1511
1551
1559
2228


I'm expecting 340/424 to sign up soon (Jason ;) ) How about the rest of the B&L squad...?

In attendance Brand New rookie Team Xerox/Nazareth Academy all Female Team.

I asked them to come but I wasn't sure if they were just going to watch or participate.

[Ellery]

I asked them to come but I wasn't sure if they were just going to watch or participate.


I think they will just attend for now - They are in the process of recruiting students on Thursday and they already have about 10 female mentors and 3 teachers. We'll start them small and see how the students react.

Oh BTW do you have pictures formt he NY State Fair for the Team. Ana was looking for some.

Ellery

[Koko Ed]

A reminder to teams that have not yet applied for the Rah Cha Cha Ruckus.
On October 15th I am submitting the final design for the competition t-shirt. If you are not registered by then you will not be on the shirt. So snap to it!

[Koko Ed]

So.....
....who is up for some laser tag next Friday (after the field is set up)?

[Alex Cormier]

So.....
....who is up for some laser tag next Friday (after the field is set up)?

DOES twinkletoes have to show up YET again and PWN?

[Koko Ed]

DOES twinkletoes have to show up YET again and PWN?

You cheat more than Bill Belichek.

[Steve W]

I'm in if you can handle getting a whoopin' from a very old Canadian.

[Tim Delles]

You cheat more than Bill Belichek.

WHAT!!! You dare to insult me Ed??? Hmmm i seem to see the Patriots are still winning...

Anyways what time does it start. Not sure if we will be down there.. We are prolly leaving here at 5 so we will be there at 9... to late???

[Koko Ed]

WHAT!!! You dare to insult me Ed??? Hmmm i seem to see the Patriots are still winning...

Anyways what time does it start. Not sure if we will be down there.. We are prolly leaving here at 5 so we will be there at 9... to late???

It'll probably happen between 8 and 10.

[Hiteak]

The rules for the new game for the Rah Cha Cha Ruckus have been offically released. You can find them at http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/2035?

The test run of the wrapping worked well and should be tons of fun for everyone.

[Chuck Glick]

So.....
....who is up for some laser tag next Friday (after the field is set up)?

If its from 8-10, I'm sure that the 3 members from Dawgma would love to play. (I know I will, that is if our host "twinkletoes" is going.).

-Chuck

[Hiteak]

I'm up for some lasertag after the feild is set up.

[Alex Cormier]

You cheat more than Bill Belichek.

Hilarious how they haven't lost yet and either have i.

not my fault if you are to slow to run away from my Land, Air and Sea attack.

[Dylan Gramlich]

So who is competing in Vex so far?

SparX is pumped and ready to go and we have our two drive teams picked out and ready to have some fun!

There is also a bit of a surprise with the drive teams...

[Alex Cormier]

So who is competing in Vex so far?

SparX is pumped and ready to go and we have our two drive teams picked out and ready to have some fun!

There is also a bit of a surprise with the drive teams...

OOO! i want to be a coach.

[Dylan Gramlich]

OOO! i want to be a coach.

thats not the surprise!! silly Cromer!! coaching is for kids!!

[Tim Delles]

thats not the surprise!! silly Cromer!! coaching is for kids!!

NOOOOO the suprise is for everyone to watch sparx climb 229's ramps... :cool: :yikes: :yikes: :eek: :eek:

[Jay Trzaskos]

will there be a webcast? Just in case I can't make it the hour east to Rochester to watch in person?

[Ellery]

will there be a webcast? Just in case I can't make it the hour east to Rochester to watch in person?

Sorry Jay - I highly doubt it. We've had a tough time getting the basics organized due to reduction of resources latley and personal commitments this year.

We'll have to get the FLR webcast first.

[Jay Trzaskos]

alright, just one more reason to find a way to the Ruckus

[Steve W]

OOO! i want to be a coach.

Coaching is for those who can't do!!!! :p

[Alex Cormier]

Coaching is for those who can't do!!!! :p

Weren't you ever told Canada is backwards from the US?





(where you staying for the Ruckus?)

[Steve W]

Why else would I go to Rochester. Nerds and robots are all they have. :cool:

[Alex Cormier]

Why else would I go to Rochester. Nerds and better robots then canada are all they have. :cool:

you missed a few key points...

I can't wait to the ruckus to unleash Big Bertha's Big Sister. :eek:

[Steve W]

Alex, if you want to put Canada down, that's OK. Please do so intelligently so as not to show how little Americans know. The phrase should have been "Nerds and better robots than Canada are all they have." not "Nerds and better robots then canada are all they have."

If you want to talk trash then bring it on at laser tag and we will see what ensues. :p

[Alex Cormier]

Alex, if you want to put Canada down, that's OK. Please do so intelligently so as not to show how little Americans know. The phrase should have been "Nerds and better robots than Canada are all they have." not "Nerds and better robots then canada are all they have."

If you want to talk trash then bring it on at laser tag and we will see what ensues. :p

Gambling is prob not allowed to do so on the forums, so... ;)

I actually see no issue about the sentence, but then im still in college and only half way edumacated, i am only eduma right now.

Looking forward to the ruckus and all that happens in and around that time of the year. wahoo!

We need a few more robots, teams are looking good at the following have committed to come:



PARTICIPATING TEAMS:
73,191, 229,340,424,578, 639, 1126,1405,
1450,1503, 1507, 1511,1551,1559,1567,1591,1930,2056,2228,2340


VEX TEAMS: Chuck Glick, Alex Cormier,Dylan Gramlich, VEX1712,Brian DiNitto

[Kims Robot]

So.....
....who is up for some laser tag next Friday (after the field is set up)?

Hahaha... is the lasertag place open at midnight???

[synth3tk]

Aw man, I badly want to go now! I love laser tag. Gotta see if I can borrow a car for that weekend...

[Koko Ed]

Hahaha... is the lasertag place open at midnight???

They do lock ins.

[Tetraman]

They do lock ins.

You'll have to register probably. Might want to do that soon.

Cause I'll go laser tagging so long I get a ride....you there Dan?!

[Liz Smith]

Cause I'll go laser tagging so long I get a ride....you there Dan?!

Me too! Please? I'm currently ride-less from RIT to the event and the bike just isn't going to cut it this time...

...I can pay in awesome field setup skills, robot shirts, custom robot shirts, cookies, hugs...

[Alex Cormier]

You'll have to register probably. Might want to do that soon.

Cause I'll go laser tagging so long I get a ride....you there Dan?!

Me too! Please? I'm currently ride-less from RIT to the event and the bike just isn't going to cut it this time...

...I can pay in awesome field setup skills, robot shirts, custom robot shirts, cookies, hugs...


Where the two of you staying? I might be able to arrange a pick up and delivery system. :p

[Chuck Glick]

Where the two of you staying? I might be able to arrange a pick up and delivery system. :p

If your volunteering me again... ;) (I'm already getting one from NYC...)

[Alex Cormier]

If your volunteering me again... ;) (I'm already getting one from NYC...)

haha. no but i do know two people in and around the RIT area. ;) :p

[Josh Goodman]

They do lock ins.

Big $$$$


And we can't forget Pie in the Eye.....

[synth3tk]

Looks as if I'm the only one from Ohio. I might be able to Greyhound it. Gotta book a hotel, though.

Edit: If anyone from Indiana, Michigan, or Canada is coming through Cleveland, I'd be willing to meet you somewhere and pay gas money.

[Jay Trzaskos]

So I found my way to Rochester and cannot wait for Ruckus, if anyone needs scouting help, or if there are any things that the planning committee needs help with on saturday, I am more than willing ot help.

[Steve W]

2007 Ruckus starts tomorrow. Rochester here I come. Even if you are not competing come and join in on the fun. Where else can you get the opportunity to see great robots, dress up in costumes and get a chance to pie Kim or Ed or Alex. What fun, what memories. I can't wait to see who is victorious (extra cheers for 1503).

[Pat Fairbank]

I can't wait to see who is victorious (extra cheers for 1503).
Yeah! :)

I'm pretty excited; this is the first off-season I'll go to where my own team is competing. Should be awesome.

[Alex Cormier]

2007 Ruckus starts tomorrow. Rochester here I come. Even if you are not competing come and join in on the fun. Where else can you get the opportunity to see great robots, dress up in costumes and get a chance to pie Kim or Ed or Alex. What fun, what memories. I can't wait to see who is victorious (extra cheers for 1503).

Old man going to be down tomorrow for some laser quest?


i'll bring a second shirt this time for the pieing. :P

[Tetraman]

Sorry I can't make it. Family obligations came up.

Now I can't wear my Carmen SanDiego costume :(

[Josh Goodman]

Woot, It's finally here!!!

Heading over to the High School now.......


It's soo early.......

[Kims Robot]

And now its sooooo late :) I have a million things to say about it, but I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to all of our volunteers... You all really did an amazing job pulling off this event in a nearly flawless fashion!! We hope the teams had a great time... and note to all... dont trust Karthik with Trophies!! (Or Steve with Cool Whip!!)

[Steve W]

And now its sooooo late :) ... and note to all... dont trust Karthik with Trophies!! (Or Steve with Cool Whip!!)

What can I say about Canadians? We not be able to hold all that gets put on us but we make sure that you get your just desserts! :rolleyes:

On a side note, the teams were awesome at this event and beware of a team call Naz-A-Rex as they pulled off an awesome rookie showing using different loner bots during the competition.

Also a note for Team 191. Not only were you gracious for sharing your robot with Naz-A-Rex but the robot didn't seem to fail all day. Great job on your 2007 robot.

Btw with all the Laser Quest trash talk going on it seems that when I showed up wearing my North American Challenge shirt that the work slowed down and the American braggarts deferred the game till a time that I couldn't show. HMMMMMM!!!!!

[rees2001]

I just want tho thank the planning committee for a great job. Congrats to Larry as the volunteer of the year, you rock. Thanks to Steve & Eric the hosts for the show.
It was nice to meet some new people & get a chance to see everyone do so well. I can't wait for FLR now!
See you in March if not sooner.

[Alex Cormier]

Btw with all the Laser Quest trash talk going on it seems that when I showed up wearing my North American Challenge shirt that the work slowed down and the American braggarts deferred the game till a time that I couldn't show. HMMMMMM!!!!!

I got second place and then 3rd place in the second game.

come down next week and bring your A game.

[Liz Smith]

I got second place and then 3rd place in the second game.

come down next week and bring your A game.

Yes.. right. You neglected to mention who you got beaten by in that second game.. ;)

[Koko Ed]

Yes.. right. You neglected to mention who you got beaten by in that second game.. ;)

That would be me. Then you, Pika.

[Alex Cormier]

Yes.. right. You neglected to mention who you got beaten by in that second game.. ;)

oh, how convenient ;)


Here's a little article (http://rochesterdandc.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071028/NEWS01/710280357/1002/NEWS) about the ruckus in the local paper.

[Hiteak]

Being on the planning committee again this year was amazing. I would like to thank all the volunteers for helping out and making this year's ruckus yet another amazing event.

I should have videos up of pie in the eye by the end of today.

[Chuck Glick]

I had a great time at my first ruckus and will definitely be coming back for more! Got to see a bunch of people I hadn't seen in a while and meet some new folks as well.

Maybe we can get this whole (galileo rematch done at another time? I know Ed wants one real bad. :D )


Now for the hard part of this whole trip, making up for the sleep Alex deprived me of. (ugh.)

-Chuck

[Ellery]

Congratulations All on a nother excellent Ruckus event. I heard that everything was a blast and the excitement was second to none. I wished I could have been there.

[Alex Cormier]

Being on the planning committee again this year was amazing. I would like to thank all the volunteers for helping out and making this year's ruckus yet another amazing event.

I should have videos up of pie in the eye by the end of today.

so wheres the video of the sumo wrestling? ;)

[Steve W]

I have posted some personnel pics that need to be approved. Some of the volunteers and organizers at their best.

[Koko Ed]

I had a great time at my first ruckus and will definitely be coming back for more! Got to see a bunch of people I hadn't seen in a while and meet some new folks as well.

Maybe we can get this whole (galileo rematch done at another time? I know Ed wants one real bad. :D )


Now for the hard part of this whole trip, making up for the sleep Alex deprived me of. (ugh.)

-Chuck
Even if you guys came, I doubt 703 would've.
It would have been fun though.

[Alex Cormier]

hmm, interesting (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1761750605676289071&hl=en).

[Koko Ed]

hmm, interesting (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1761750605676289071&hl=en).

Comedy gold!

[Greg Needel]

hmm, interesting (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1761750605676289071&hl=en).


this reminds me of this old cartoon. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/54/Spikechester1.jpg

[Koko Ed]

this reminds me of this old cartoon. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/54/Spikechester1.jpg

Hey sometimes Alex needs a good slap upside the head to be reminded of his place...

[Joohoo]

hey here is a link to a bunch of pics my father took. There are 200 some pictures, so here they are http://lawniczak.us/first_gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16106

[Ross340]

http://lawniczak.us/first_gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16795
http://lawniczak.us/first_gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=16708

the flawless melding of 340 and 424 for the win. and 2056, you guys kept on keepin' on until the end. Great job.

[Hiteak]

I now have uploaded all the Pie in the Eye videos the was taken from my camera. Sadly, I wasn't able to get the one of me pieing Eric or whoever pied Steve (didn't get to see it).

You can find them here:

Me getting pied by Eric: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZF_lyrzQ90
Big Mike getting pied by KoKo Ed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knnq3onye_o
Greg Needel getting pied by his parents: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72_ULfR8f_c
Koko Ed getting pied by Steve: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZApT1wogVI
Alex getting pied by Ed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caybsBM_0ig
Kim getting pied by Steve: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPUC5S6DRgg

[Koko Ed]

I now have uploaded all the Pie in the Eye videos the was taken from my camera. Sadly, I wasn't able to get the one of me pieing Eric or whoever pied Steve (didn't get to see it).

You can find them here:

Me getting pied by Eric: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZF_lyrzQ90
Big Mike getting pied by KoKo Ed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knnq3onye_o
Greg Needel getting pied by his parents: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72_ULfR8f_c
Koko Ed getting pied by Steve: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZApT1wogVI
Alex getting pied by Ed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caybsBM_0ig
Kim getting pied by Steve: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPUC5S6DRgg
Greg's was the best!

[Steve W]

Could someone remove Kim's? She doesn't need reminding. I want to live a little longer.

[Josh Goodman]

Are you kidding Steve? Kim's was one of the best!

[Steve W]

Are you kidding Steve? Kim's was one of the best!

I don't care about being the best, just self preservation.

Btw it was "SWEET" :D

[Josh Goodman]

Btw it was "SWEET"

lol yeah, Sorry about the advertisements Greg.

Let's just say there were many opportunities for people in Rochester to see the Greg Needel Button.

[Kims Robot]

Could someone remove Kim's? She doesn't need reminding. I want to live a little longer.

Jeez, I know I had a scary looking face as the crow, but I didnt think I was THAT scary!! lol. But maybe I should wait until I am home and can see the video!! :D

[LeelandS]

Halloween! My favorite holiday. Where was I going with this? Oh, yeah, the Ruckus. The first time I witnessed FRC robots in action was at the 07' Ruckus. Can't wait to see you guys there.