2008 Finger Lakes Regional

[Justin Montois]

Good Luck to all teams attending, we hope you will help FLR will continue in providing great competition. As usual, Teams 340 & 424 will be looking forward to see our fellow Rochester area teams there as well as new faces.

So who else is coming and who's pumped!?

[cmirags]

SparX 1126 will be there!!!!:D
And we cant wait. FLR is a great regional && personally i have had a great time in the past 3 years both as a student and now as a mentor.
Good Luck to all the teams that come as well. :)

[SSMike]

Pretty sure that Team 250 will be there this year; we go every year.
Can't wait to get the build season started.
Good Luck to all this season!
Here's the actual dates:

Finger Lakes Regional
Rochester, NY DATE 3/6/2008 - 3/8/2008

[Pat Fairbank]

Team 1503 will be coming from across the border to compete at FLR for the first time.

I'm really looking forward to it; from what I've heard Finger Lakes is a great regional.

[Koko Ed]

Of course we'll be there.
It's Xerox's regional!

[Steve W]

Our team won't be there but I'll be back!

[Tim Delles]

This will be the 2nd regional that we are going to sign up for.

We will be attending FLR and NYC this year. Hopefully earning our way to Atlanta.

[Alex Cormier]

Team 1503 will be coming from across the border to compete at FLR for the first time.

I'm really looking forward to it; from what I've heard Finger Lakes is a great regional.

the news im most excited about so far. :D

[GaryVoshol]

Our team won't be there but I'll be back!

As a warm-up for Detroit, Steve? :cool:

[Hiteak]

1930 should be there (under a new name and new look). Just some funds to take care of first;)

[Josh Goodman]

1511 is sure to come!!!!! Can't wait to see everyone again!

Our team won't be there but I'll be back!
:( :)

Yay, at least Steve is coming back!!!

[Steve W]

As a warm-up for Detroit, Steve? :cool:

If all goes well I will be in Detroit as well.

[Speeder]

Team 316, The LuNaTeCs, enjoyed the FLR so much it's a MUST GO for 2008.


Fantastic Regional!

[Jay Trzaskos]

I'll be in attendance and looking forward to watching our visitors from the north and our Pontiac, MI friends

[Herodotus]

Team 910 may be coming this year. We'd really like to try a new regional this time around besides WMR and GLR. But it looks like FLR is filling up fast.

[Mr MOE]

MOE 365 has grabbed one of the last slots for FLR! We had a great time last year and expect the same again in 2008. Looking forward to seeing and playing with y'all.

[Caseavong]

Yeah!
MOE is coming back to FLR
Now that makes my day....
I can't for the competition to start

[Koko Ed]

Team 910 may be coming this year. We'd really like to try a new regional this time around besides WMR and GLR. But it looks like FLR is filling up fast.

Last year they said there were spots for 40+ teams.
FIRST always seems to expand the capacity of the regionals a little later so don't give up yet if you don't get in.

[Justin Montois]

Now added is the HOT team, 67. I can't belive how many great teams are going to be at FLR this year. What a great year this is going to be, I hope the game allows for some great competition!

[Alex Cormier]

Now added is the HOT team, 67. I can't belive how many great teams are going to be at FLR this year. What a great year this is going to be, I hope the game allows for some great competition!

Yes! :ahh: :ahh:

65, 67, 68, 365, 20, 1503 are making the trip and make me very excited!

[Dylan Gramlich]

This is very quickly shaping up to be a very competitive regional! i am excited especially since this will be my senior year and what a good bunch of teams to compete with! I look forward to seeing some of my friends from out of state!

[Mike Starke]

I am very much looking forward to this regional! This will be my first year/regional as a mentor. This will be a great regional for all those drive teams out there, im kinda sad ill be missing out on that part of the excitement!


67/340/1126 Repeat?

[JudyVandy]

Chuck's Wait Listed! Boo-hoo.:(

[rees2001]

Chuck's Wait Listed! Boo-hoo.:(

A lot of teams are wait listed. Look at the teams that competed last year that aren't on the list.
84
174
211
271
354
467
578
772
1405
1559
1765
I'm sure there are more but, nobody gets to see the list.
Where is the next closest week 2 regional?



VCU...

Any correlation?

[Alex Cormier]

A lot of teams are wait listed. Look at the teams that competed last year that aren't on the list.
84
174
211
271
354
467
578
772
1405
1559
1765
I'm sure there are more but, nobody gets to see the list.
Where is the next closest week 2 regional?



VCU...

Any correlation?


5 Rochester teams, boo if they dont make it in.
im sure they will be making room for the locals to make it.


I heard form a little birdie, the reason from the MI teams is that they don't want to do back to back regionals and FLR is closest for week 2. it's still a sweet thing, im looking forward to it.

[Koko Ed]

A lot of teams are wait listed. Look at the teams that competed last year that aren't on the list.
84
174
211
271
354
467
578
772
1405
1559
1765
I'm sure there are more but, nobody gets to see the list.
Where is the next closest week 2 regional?



VCU...

Any correlation?

How are you able to see the list?
And why won't FIRST let us see it anymore?
What's the big secret?

[rees2001]

How are you able to see the list?
And why won't FIRST let us see it anymore?
What's the big secret?


Magic...

Actually
The list is in my head...

Well actually I have kept track of every team that has ever attended the FLR. I looked at that list and guestimated. I can't say for certain if there are any teams on the wait list. If I remember there was a pending number of 6 or 7 and 1 open spot on Sunday. HOT joined us and that leaves a number of wait list teams.

I now see that there are 34 teams registered the, 2 new ones are:
1405 Hoselton/OCM Technical Services, Inc./Crosby-Brownlie, Inc. & The Charles Finney High School
1585 Discount Tent Renter & Red Jacket High School

If FIRST sticks to their norm they hold a number of spots for late registering rookies. I know we were working on getting the Syracuse area to recruit new teams & there have been no rookies to register yet, I don't know if there will be. Of course we know better than to hold FIRST to their "norm".

[Koko Ed]

Magic...

Actually
The list is in my head...

Well actually I have kept track of every team that has ever attended the FLR. I looked at that list and guestimated. I can't say for certain if there are any teams on the wait list. If I remember there was a pending number of 6 or 7 and 1 open spot on Sunday. HOT joined us and that leaves a number of wait list teams.

I now see that there are 34 teams registered the, 2 new ones are:
1405 Hoselton/OCM Technical Services, Inc./Crosby-Brownlie, Inc. & The Charles Finney High School
1585 Discount Tent Renter & Red Jacket High School

If FIRST sticks to their norm they hold a number of spots for late registering rookies. I know we were working on getting the Syracuse area to recruit new teams & there have been no rookies to register yet, I don't know if there will be. Of course we know better than to hold FIRST to their "norm".

If there is an area that could use expansion, it's Syracuse.

[(Click_Here)]

As far as I know Fairport HS/Minerva HS (578) will be there. They like to register for their travel regional first and then the local one.

[Koko Ed]

On November 8th there will be unrestricted registration for additional regionals and I bet you'll see the regionals suddenly expand their capacity. And all those teams that could not get in before should be able to get in then.

[Herodotus]

On November 8th there will be unrestricted registration for additional regionals and I bet you'll see the regionals suddenly expand their capacity. And all those teams that could not get in before should be able to get in then.

I really hope so. We were really looking forward to trying out a new regional and visiting you guys out east. I suppose it's just a matter of waiting and seeing what happens.

[Tetraman]

A lot of teams are wait listed. Look at the teams that competed last year that aren't on the list.
...
174
...


This is 174's Atlanta year. We always go to Buckeye and we interchange Atlanta and FLR. Not sure why we rather dive an additional 5 hours...but I think we do better and those at Buckeye remember us more. It's all the way the Teacher Mentors see it...

I, however, will be at FLR and be volunteering again (and holding some things to give out...like cards...hee hee)

[rees2001]

This is 174's Atlanta year. We always go to Buckeye and we interchange Atlanta and FLR. Not sure why we rather dive an additional 5 hours...but I think we do better and those at Buckeye remember us more. It's all the way the Teacher Mentors see it...

I, however, will be at FLR and be volunteering again (and holding some things to give out...like cards...hee hee)

See Ed, no magic just guessing. I hope to see you guys down in ATL then. Have fun in Ohio.

[rees2001]

As far as I know Fairport HS/Minerva HS (578) will be there. They like to register for their travel regional first and then the local one.


The regional is filled (2 more than last year) & you guys aren't on the list. :ahh:

[(Click_Here)]

The regional is filled (2 more than last year) & you guys aren't on the list. :ahh:


Apparently Victor made the same exact move as my team did. I know for certain that it's very expensive for Fairport's team to travel anywhere, because of the massive team size of 60 students.

Fairports aware of the problem, and they are going to try and see what they can do within the next week. Accepting such a large team is going to be very challenging for Finger Lakes so we will see what happens. Hopefully Fairport/Victor can get in, they are 20 minutes away from the RIT Campus.

Finger Lakes Regional at the Blue Cross Arena by 2012?

[Koko Ed]

Apparently Victor made the same exact move as my team did. I know for certain that it's very expensive for Fairport's team to travel anywhere, because of the massive team size of 60 students.

Fairports aware of the problem, and they are going to try and see what they can do within the next week. Accepting such a large team is going to be very challenging for Finger Lakes so we will see what happens. Hopefully Fairport/Victor can get in, they are 20 minutes away from the RIT Campus.

Finger Lakes Regional at the Blue Cross Arena by 2012?

It's RITs regional.
It's not going anywhere.

[Jaime65]

65 will be there

[Jeremytice]

I can't wait! FLR is such an awesome regional and I have had so much fun the past two years I have been there!

[demps45]

We, Team 378, are looking forward to the FLR and seeing all our local friends there. We are also attending the Greater Toronto Regional. Good luck to all!

[rw55ryan]

Team 2228 will be there. :)

[Shelbo]

Team 316 will be there!! 2007 was the first year we were there and it was awesome; the event was run very well, the food was good, the pit layouts are convenient, the team social was perfect, the teams were so gracious and friendly, and we love snow! Add it all up and you were our number one choice for 2008. Can't wait to see everyone again ~ Thanks for hosting it!
~Shelbo

[Pirate_Nelly354]

Argh.
Us Pirate are sooo bummed that we can't go this year :(
No hotels! :mad:

[BaldGuy]

I know I speak for the Rest of Team 1518 - The Palmyra-Macedon Raiders (2007 FLR Finalist) when I say we are looking forward to coming back and trying to improve on last years performance.

Hopefully we will continue to thrill the crowds.

2007 FLR- Finalist (with 340 and 354)

[Sqwigy]

Although late on the post team 1591 will be there! Can't wait to see everyone.

[Koko Ed]

A lot of teams are wait listed. Look at the teams that competed last year that aren't on the list.
84
174
211
271
354
467
578
772
1405
1559
1765
I'm sure there are more but, nobody gets to see the list.
Where is the next closest week 2 regional?



VCU...

Any correlation?
Looks like most of the teams on Jason's list got in. Looks like 772 and 467 decided to go someplace else.
It's nice to see FLR break the 40 team barrier.

[sethw]

Team 639 will definitely be back this year. FLR has become a much-loved tradition for us. See you all there!

[Tetraman]

Odd...174 chose FLR and Boston this year rather than the usuals. They are up to something and I have yet to get a good explanation from them yet. At least they are getting into other regionals.

You leave a team for three years and everything you know changes for the good. Why on earth would they want to do that? haha.

[Koko Ed]

Odd...174 chose FLR and Boston this year rather than the usuals. They are up to something and I have yet to get a good explanation from them yet. At least they are getting into other regionals.

You leave a team for three years and everything you know changes for the good. Why on earth would they want to do that? haha.

They probably passed on Buckeye because it wasn't as impressive as in previous years. FLR is looking more like Buckeye did last year than Buckeye is now.

[65_Xero_Huskie]

Odd...174 chose FLR and Boston this year rather than the usuals. They are up to something and I have yet to get a good explanation from them yet. At least they are getting into other regionals.

You leave a team for three years and everything you know changes for the good. Why on earth would they want to do that? haha.

Maybe it is the date change?
We used to go to GLR and Midwest, but with the dates changing and problems arising, we havnt been to midwest in 3 years.
We are going to FLR tho!
Cant wait.

[Cynette]

Odd...174 chose FLR and Boston this year rather than the usuals. They are up to something and I have yet to get a good explanation from them yet. At least they are getting into other regionals.

You leave a team for three years and everything you know changes for the good. Why on earth would they want to do that? haha.Maybe they want to come support you in your new effort as a mentor for team 1930! :)

I think all teams deep down inside want to come to the Finger Lakes Regional! But only a few are lucky enough to have it fit into their plans! Those of us in the Rochester area are really fortunate that it is close and accessible to us!

[Starke]

I am so excited for the regional! I can not wait to see all the teams again. Good luck to everyone, and I will see you at the regional! :yikes:

[Josh Goodman]

FLR shaped up to be a very competitive regional this year!! Can't wait to see all of the teams!

[DarkFlame145]

RAWR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! T-RX 145 is ready this year and we will be able to do a lot more then just drive around this year!!!!!!!!!:D :eek:

[kevin.li.rit]

596 will be there again, that is I will be there again.

[Hiteak]

Its going to be great seeing everyone there again. Its amazing seeing FLR grow more and more every year.

[DarkFlame145]

woot we have a lot of really good teams this year as we do every year. FLR rocks the socks of every other regional.

[Tetraman]

We need to do some TV advertizing for FLR.

[Cynette]

We need to do some TV advertizing for FLR.If all of the teams do Dean's homework... the media recognition of FLR will be great!

I know that 1511 is working on it! :)

[DarkFlame145]

If all of the teams do Dean's homework... the media recognition of FLR will be great!

I know that 1511 is working on it! :)

we are trying to start it, but since we are a smaller team we just wanna get our bot finished first.

[Jaybee1405]

RAWR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! T-RX 145 is ready this year and we will be able to do a lot more then just drive around this year!!!!!!!!!:D :eek:
haha you guys were awesome at defense last year though

596 will be there again, that is I will be there again.
No Kevin you mean 1405 will be there. You're on 1405, not 596 :rolleyes:

[DarkFlame145]

just playing defense didn't get us to Nationals though............. scratch that, didnt get us onto an alliance at FLR last year.

[kevin.li.rit]

haha you guys were awesome at defense last year though


No Kevin you mean 1405 will be there. You're on 1405, not 596 :rolleyes:

What are you talking about, I don't even know you.

[SSMike]

If all of the teams do Dean's homework... the media recognition of FLR will be great!

I know that 1511 is working on it! :)

Yeah, and if you guys do as much work on it as you did last year, we may have a repeat chairman's award winner at FLR. :D

[Koko Ed]

Yeah, and if you guys do as much work on it as you did last year, we may have a repeat chairman's award winner at FLR. :D

It's gonna be down to them and 340 (as usual).

[Jaybee1405]

It's gonna be down to them and 340 (as usual).

What.. did you guys drop out of the chairman's race after '92? I believe in 191!

[DarkFlame145]

We dont have time for the Chairman's we have enough on our plate with just building our bot.

[Koko Ed]

What.. did you guys drop out of the chairman's race after '92? I believe in 191!

We are no longer qualified for the award. All Hall of Fame teams are no longer qualified for the Chairman's award. MOE and HOT are also exempt from the award.

[DarkFlame145]

i didnt know that

[Josh Goodman]

I'm getting pumped! Can't wait to see people!

[Dylan Gramlich]

This should be great!! get to see some friends from last year like 65 and 316 and some old friends on 67! FLR is gonna be one great and competitive regional!!!!

[colin340]

i can't wait

[65_Xero_Huskie]

This should be great!! get to see some friends from last year like 65 and 316 and some old friends on 67! FLR is gonna be one great and competitive regional!!!!

Haha, Ken loves SparX, every competition he treis to make an apperance for your matches. :)

[Justin Montois]

Yeah, and if you guys do as much work on it as you did last year, we may have a repeat chairman's award winner at FLR. :D

Wouldn't be the first time ;)

I hope everyone's build season is going well, can't wait for FLR.

[Dylan Gramlich]

Haha, Ken loves SparX, every competition he treis to make an apperance for your matches. :)

haha yeah i try and get over to see your matches too! Ken is great, I still got my Huskie dog tags!

[Pat McCarthy]

I'm looking for one or two people to share a hotel room with for Thursday and/or Friday. I already have one roommate.
PM me if you are interested.
I'll be booking the room this weekend. Currently looking at the Hampton Inn South.

[RIT_FIRST_LH]

Talked to the regional director Ron Borden about the regional this afternoon. You guys have some really big suprises coming your way. ;)

[kevin.li.rit]

Talked to the regional director Ron Borden about the regional this afternoon. You guys have some really big suprises coming your way. ;)

Like what Larry?

[Liz Smith]

Like what Larry?

You'll see... I think everyone will be quite happy with the things happening at this event. ;)

I was at that meeting as well. :)

[Alex Cormier]

You'll see... I think everyone will be quite happy with the things happening at this event. ;)

I was at that meeting as well. :)

how about some of the events at the team social too? ;)

[kevin.li.rit]

You'll see... I think everyone will be quite happy with the things happening at this event. ;)

I was at that meeting as well. :)

You won't tell me, after I gave you a ride to the ruckus?

[Liz Smith]

You won't tell me, after I gave you a ride to the ruckus?

Thank you for the ride. :)

Information regarding team social will come out very soon, some other surprises you'll have to wait for.

[Josh Goodman]

Karaoke much? :P

[Shelbo]

This should be great!! get to see some friends from last year like 65 and 316 and some old friends on 67! FLR is gonna be one great and competitive regional!!!!

Thanks Dylan!!! we can't wait to see you guys too!!!:D

[RIT_FIRST_LH]

Like what Larry?

There has to be some kind of a cliffhanger, otherwise FLR 08' won't be as much fun.

[Wolf]

I'm so excited for the FLR Regional. Rochester's one of my favorite cities, and the regional is always so much fun. It probably helps that we have so many really energetic teams every year. Team 145 is very excited to come!

[DarkFlame145]

I hope everyone brings a competitive robot.

[BRAVESaj25bd8]

I hope everyone brings a competitive robot.

I think that's a given at FLR every year. I want to see FLR get the high score this year, though. I'm sure there is enough talent at the regional to it!:D

[DarkFlame145]

I just hope we dont have a team not able to compete because of stuff like what we had last year. With that one team who had probs with their gearbox

[Jaybee1405]

O yea, that was sad seeing their crate all packaged on Friday morning.

[DarkFlame145]

indeed, it was not a good thing to have to see.

[Koko Ed]

FLR has an excellent pedigree going with three HOF teams (67,191,and 365) four former national champions{65,67,73,and 365) and two original FIRST teams (20 and 191. I'm not sure if 250 counts) and a set of consistent strong performing teams who have won numerous regionals and awards.
And in my opinion the most spirited regional out there.
It's gonna be a blast!

[Dylan Gramlich]

I agree with u on all those points Ed!! And for a little regional we got alot of spirit!!! thanks to teams like X-Cats, GRR, and MOE:D

[DarkFlame145]

I would also have to agree, it's a high energy regional.

[kevin.li.rit]

Especially 596. 596 Will rock your socks off.

[Cynette]

Especially 596. 596 Will rock your socks off.Ummm, Kevin...there is no team 596 that I can find listed as registered for the Finger Lakes Regional. 596 doesn't seem to be registered for any event for 2008, at all! Are you rockin' this year without a robot? :confused:

[kevin.li.rit]

You'll see someone with a 596 shirt.

[Cynette]

You'll see someone with a 596 shirt.And will that person be rockin'? :)

I have shirts from lots of teams, but even if I layer them all on at once (45, and 25 and 1529 and 1732 and 1511...) I'd still only say that 1511 will be at FLR! :cool: And we will be Rollin'! :yikes:

[kevin.li.rit]

That's cause you're only on 1511.

[Justin Montois]

That's cause you're only on 1511.

That's about enough. Can we keep this topic to discussing the Finger Lakes Regional and the teams that will be there?

[Koko Ed]

I agree with u on all those points Ed!! And for a little regional we got alot of spirit!!! thanks to teams like X-Cats, GRR, and MOE:D

It's built for spirit, Dylan. Though it would be nice if they dumped the portable bleachers this year and opened up the stands behind it so it could open up the floor on the other side and have more seats for the patrons.

[Justin Montois]

It's built for spirit, Dylan. Though it would be nice if they dumped the portable bleachers this year and opened up the stands behind it so it could open up the floor on the other side and have more seats for the patrons.

I agree, bring it up to the FLRPC.

[kevin.li.rit]

Those bleachers don't get as close to the field as the portable bleachers though. I also like walking behind there.

[DarkFlame145]

That would be a great idea, we should make more room. Dean did tell us to fill the place =P.

[Koko Ed]

I agree, bring it up to the FLRPC.

From what I remember from the post FLR meeting no one is allowed to talk to this guy. Not even from the planning committee and for some reason he insists on the portable bleachers.
With 40 teams and a push to get the public in there there is going to be no room at all in there at all. I hope people in FIRST read this take time to take that into consideration before there are big problems the second week. And punishing the teams and saying "well you guys need to figure it out and make room" is not the answer neither. It's not the teams job to go out of their way to make room for the public. That's the planning committee's job. There's a big huge space not being used for anything but a place for kids to go off and toss footballs around and play hackysack.FIRST needs to help the committee make the best possible event there is and let them talk with this guy so they can let him know what they need so they can give everyone the best possible event there is to best sell FIRST to the Rochester community.Nothing kills the momentum of selling a program than having a completely miserable experience attending the event no matter if it's free or not.

[rees2001]

Ed,
I brought this issue up a couple of years ago & it comes from higher than the planning committee. I suggested rotating the field & using both sides as ends & ditching the bleachers but I was told that would give is less space. (granted it would give us fewer "good" seats) I also asked about opening up the other pull out seats & the problem then is that the seats are too far away from the field. Maybe we just need to get bigger bleachers, or re-construct the field house for our needs.

[Koko Ed]

Ed,
I brought this issue up a couple of years ago & it comes from higher than the planning committee. I suggested rotating the field & using both sides as ends & ditching the bleachers but I was told that would give is less space. (granted it would give us fewer "good" seats) I also asked about opening up the other pull out seats & the problem then is that the seats are too far away from the field. Maybe we just need to get bigger bleachers, or re-construct the field house for our needs.
I like that last suggestion. I don't think RIT will like it much though.

[65_Xero_Huskie]

oh man, if its hard to get seats, good thing we are usually at the venue an hour before competition :\

[kevin.li.rit]

I like that last suggestion. I don't think RIT will like it much though.

Maybe they can build new stadium for the hockey team that we can use sometime in the future =).

[Koko Ed]

oh man, if its hard to get seats, good thing we are usually at the venue an hour before competition :\

They keep the doors locked. And you don't want to be standing around outdoors for long periods of time this time of year around here. Just ask the Bouchers.:D

[Tetraman]

Maybe they can build new stadium for the hockey team that we can use sometime in the future =).

They built the Field house for activities such as FIRST...though having robots play hockey in Ritter Arena would be sweet.

[kevin.li.rit]

They built the Field house for activities such as FIRST...though having robots play hockey in Ritter Arena would be sweet.

I meant more like a arena like the Tsongas or Garden where they disassemble the hockey rink or basketball court when not in use.

[Ross340]

I suppose I never really noticed the seating issue too much, being on drive team, but now that I reach back in that vast expanse I call a memory, It was really crowded and poorly set up. What if they scrapped the portable bleachers and set up the field with the long dimension next to the 107, 108, 109, 110 and 111 bleachers (refer to this, to avoid being completely lost http://www.rit.edu/~field/specialEvents_seating.php3) and Then set up the big screen opposite from them. That way, it may be a little further from the pits but then people get good seats. at the very least you could justify the field to one corner. That way, house seats would be on 2 sides. I don't know, something.

[Koko Ed]

I suppose I never really noticed the seating issue too much, being on drive team, but now that I reach back in that vast expanse I call a memory, It was really crowded and poorly set up. What if they scrapped the portable bleachers and set up the field with the long dimension next to the 107, 108, 109, 110 and 111 bleachers (refer to this, to avoid being completely lost http://www.rit.edu/~field/specialEvents_seating.php3) and Then set up the big screen opposite from them. That way, it may be a little further from the pits but then people get good seats. at the very least you could justify the field to one corner. That way, house seats would be on 2 sides. I don't know, something.

But that requires logic and clear thinking. Don't we require a process to do that?

[Jaybee1405]

But if those seats were pulled out, 191 would have no place to put their gigantic banner.

Anyways, I don't really see what the issue is. Last year there were tons of empty seats (especially over in the "quiet area" by the concessions). Even in the good seating areas there was lots of room. Maybe we can start seriously worrying about this once FLR is as big as VCU or Chesapeake. Until then, lets enjoy the regional, letting X Cats and GRR take all the best seats as usual (since they're the loudest), while the rest of us settle for the slightly less good seats.

[Ross340]

Everyone wants a good seat though, correct?

[Koko Ed]

But if those seats were pulled out, 191 would have no place to put their gigantic banner.

Anyways, I don't really see what the issue is. Last year there were tons of empty seats (especially over in the "quiet area" by the concessions). Even in the good seating areas there was lots of room. Maybe we can start seriously worrying about this once FLR is as big as VCU or Chesapeake. Until then, lets enjoy the regional, letting X Cats and GRR take all the best seats as usual (since they're the loudest), while the rest of us settle for the slightly less good seats.

Bah!
I hate dragging that stupid banner around!
It's so torn up I don't even know why I bother bringing it! I should have thrown it in the dumpster when we moved in.

[Jaybee1405]

Ya I guess Ross, but like I said there were plenty of good seats available. (btw Ross: are you the welder for 340? I can't remember)

[Ross340]

Ya I guess Ross, but like I said there were plenty of good seats available. (btw Ross: are you the welder for 340? I can't remember)

I suppose if people aren't complaining, no sense in changing stuff. And yes I am the welder for 340... Did any welds break?!:confused:

[kevin.li.rit]

I suppose if people aren't complaining, no sense in changing stuff. And yes I am the welder for 340... Did any welds break?!:confused:

Not yet, but the way 1405 drives they most likely will. =P

[DarkFlame145]

I suppose if people aren't complaining, no sense in changing stuff. And yes I am the welder for 340... Did any welds break?!:confused:

Dont feel bad if they do. I'm my team's Welder and our herder mech. keeps getting cracks around the welds from the force of the arm smacking the ball. So one might break off during FLR, but we have like 5 spares.

[Jaybee1405]

I suppose if people aren't complaining, no sense in changing stuff. And yes I am the welder for 340... Did any welds break?!:confused:
No no no they're awesome. I was just trying to match a username to a face haha. We met before when u were welding our frame (I had the navy shirt on). Great job btw, you're a freakin pro.


Not yet, but the way 1405 drives they most likely will. =P
Hey do you want to be drive coach or not? :cool:

[kevin.li.rit]

Dont feel bad if they do. I'm my team's Welder and our herder mech. keeps getting cracks around the welds from the force of the arm smacking the ball. So one might break off during FLR, but we have like 5 spares.

His welds were pretty good. They shouldn't break.

[kevin.li.rit]

Hey do you want to be drive coach or not? :cool:

No, I'd rather drive instead.

[Jaybee1405]

No, I'd rather drive instead.

except you're 21...

[kevin.li.rit]

except you're 21...

Sir, I am not.

[Dylan Gramlich]

Lets limit the AIM style conversation here guys. Use a PM or actual AIM please.

[DarkFlame145]

His welds were pretty good. They shouldn't break.

My TIG welds are no push overs i took a Welding class last year for 2 hours a day all year during school. But the metal around the weld gets heat treated after a weld is made. This makes the metal weaker. That is why i hate welding thin metal, steel or Alum.

[Jaybee1405]

My TIG welds are no push overs i took a Welding class last year for 2 hours a day all year during school. But the metal around the weld gets heat treated after a weld is made. This makes the metal weaker. That is why i hate welding thin metal, steel or Alum.

You and Ross are gonna have to have a weld-off. (I'm serious, that would be awesome)

[DarkFlame145]

If he names the type of welding and then the specifics that go with that. I accept. I would like Stick welding with 7018 rod. Or maybe just a TIG alum lap joint. =P I need to get a life hehehe. See you guys at FLR

[Starke]

If he names the type of welding and then the specifics that go with that. I accept. I would like Stick welding with 7018 rod. Or maybe just a TIG alum lap joint. =P I need to get a life hehehe. See you guys at FLR

Please keep this thread on topic of the Finger Lakes Regional. If you would like to talk about welding, which I would be happy to participate in, start a new thread! But, please keep this thread on topic. Thanks!

[Tetraman]

I'm probably going to have to miss pratice matches and may not get there till late friday or something.

I'm having touble picking if I want to cheer with my old HS team 174 or the team I mentor 1930.

Anyone learning the moves to the Soulja Boy dance in case that is in the Dance mix with Cha Cha Slide and Cotten Eye Joe?

[DarkFlame145]

you can root for both as long as it's not a match where they are against each other.

[Jaybee1405]

...as long as it's not a match where they are against each other.

Then you can root for 1405! Or go to the concessions stand.

But seriously, I would go with 1930. That's where you are now, plus they don't get nearly as much crowd support as the Arctic Warriors anyways (if my memory serves me).

[Koko Ed]

I'm probably going to have to miss pratice matches and may not get there till late friday or something.

I'm having touble picking if I want to cheer with my old HS team 174 or the team I mentor 1930.

Anyone learning the moves to the Soulja Boy dance in case that is in the Dance mix with Cha Cha Slide and Cotten Eye Joe?

It's FIRST. You can root for everybody!

[DUCKIE]

I agree with Koko Ed. It doesn't matter who you cheer for, just cheer! Especially for all the mentor and volunteers that keep events like this possible.

[rachakate]

Though it would be nice if they dumped the portable bleachers this year and opened up the stands behind it so it could open up the floor on the other side and have more seats for the patrons.

Wish granted.

[tdnader]

Hello all, need some info, Teams 65, 67 and 68 are trying to drive thru Canada with all of our robot stuff. US and Canada customs still have not given us any answers about forms or processes to pass thru Canada to get to FLR. It will save us about 2.5 hrs of drive time if we can pass thru. Has anyone done this in the past? We know about the forms and processes to attend an event like waterloo. We want to just pass thru.

[rees2001]

Wish granted.

Noice!

[Cynette]

Hello all, need some info, Teams 65, 67 and 68 are trying to drive thru Canada with all of our robot stuff. US and Canada customs still have not given us any answers about forms or processes to pass thru Canada to get to FLR. It will save us about 2.5 hrs of drive time if we can pass thru. Has anyone done this in the past? We know about the forms and processes to attend an event like waterloo. We want to just pass thru.I'll do some checking for you at work since our engineers seem to make frequent trips through and always have an assortment of gear in their vehicles.

Meanwhile...You say it is a 2.5 hour savings. Is that including the wait times getting through customs? A two hour delay on either end may make going around the bottom a very pleasant experience.

[Dylan Gramlich]

Wish granted.

YAY!!!!

[Starke]

Wish granted.

Awesome! :D

[Justin Montois]

Wish granted.

Giddy Up!

[Greg Needel]

Noice!

YAY!!!!

Awesome! :D

Giddy Up!



I can't say I have ever seen this many people this excited over some bleachers. Good luck at FLR everyone.

[rachakate]

Wow. Now if you would all just give me happy reps ... :-D

I'm looking forward to the change. I think Saturday's atmosphere is going to be fantastic!

[kevin.li.rit]

Now where are the kids going to play Frisbee and football? They're going to have to sit in stands instead. lol.

[Koko Ed]

Wish granted.
http://smilies.vidahost.com/otn/realhappy/luxhello.gif

[Koko Ed]

Hello all, need some info, Teams 65, 67 and 68 are trying to drive thru Canada with all of our robot stuff. US and Canada customs still have not given us any answers about forms or processes to pass thru Canada to get to FLR. It will save us about 2.5 hrs of drive time if we can pass thru. Has anyone done this in the past? We know about the forms and processes to attend an event like waterloo. We want to just pass thru.

Team 1503 may be the best source to ask since they have to deal with crossing the border so often.
Of course with the new changes no one may be able to tell what will happen.

[Pat Fairbank]

Hello all, need some info, Teams 65, 67 and 68 are trying to drive thru Canada with all of our robot stuff. US and Canada customs still have not given us any answers about forms or processes to pass thru Canada to get to FLR. It will save us about 2.5 hrs of drive time if we can pass thru. Has anyone done this in the past? We know about the forms and processes to attend an event like waterloo. We want to just pass thru.
In all the years I've been travelling to competitions in the States with 296 and then 1503, we've never once been stopped on account of tools and equipment carried across the border, in either direction. On 296 we never prepared any paperwork; on 1503 last year we had an itemized list of the contents of the cargo van (listing items and country of origin) as well as an export control form for each way, but were never asked to show anything to anyone.

I don't think the rules would be any different for just passing through. Someone at GM might know more; I imagine it would be common to go through Canada when visiting the Tonawanda plant, for example.

[Tristan Lall]

Technically, if a company needs its employees to pass through Canada with some equipment, it's supposed to possess a temporary importation bond. That's a lot of paperwork and a long wait at both borders. (I've done this with the University, and a bunch of equipment; it's no fun.)

On the other hand, you can make the trip as a normal traveller; it's legal, but they can still search you, and compel you to pay duties. Odds are, you'll be fine, but you could be directed to wait for an agent to search through everything, negating the time savings. Assuming you've only got conventional tools, and nothing in saleable condition, you probably want to do this.

[65_Xero_Huskie]

Team 1503 may be the best source to ask since they have to deal with crossing the border so often.
Of course with the new changes no one may be able to tell what will happen.

We are gonna meet 1503 in canada, so maybe it will be a good idea :)
We can ask them, But im pretty sure Ken has a way around it. If 67,68 need answers, im sure u can ask him :)

[DarkFlame145]

I was wondering who gave 2228 (CougarTech) their info for the cards they wanna make. I sent in ours today.

[Hannah1405]

Sir, I am not.
Joe: He is not 21. And implying that is ridiculous.
He is very clearly 22.

[wolfj]

I was wondering who gave 2228 (CougarTech) their info for the cards they wanna make. I sent in ours today.

What's all this? I don't think our team even knows about it...

[wolfj]

[QUOTE=(Click_Here);648855]As far as I know Fairport HS/Minerva HS (578) will be there. [QUOTE]

I certainly hope so. That's a great team, and I made quite a few friends with its members last year.

[Cynette]

I was wondering who gave 2228 (CougarTech) their info for the cards they wanna make. I sent in ours today.

What's all this? I don't think our team even knows about it...Team 2228 has a project to make trading cards of all the FLR teams. They passed out a flier at the Rochester Rally on Feb 18. Here is the link to the download page on their website where you can find the details. I have no idea how many teams are doing this, but it does sound like a good momento of the event. http://hflrobotics.com/downloads/FIRSTTradingCard.pdf

[Koko Ed]

Team 2228 has a project to make trading cards of all the FLR teams. They passed out a flier at the Rochester Rally on Feb 18. Here is the link to the download page on their website where you can find the details. I have no idea how many teams are doing this, but it does sound like a good momento of the event. http://hflrobotics.com/downloads/FIRSTTradingCard.pdf

I thought it was all FIRST teams.

[Cynette]

I thought it was all FIRST teams.

From the Team 2228 flier..."This endeavor will help all teams competing in the Finger Lakes Regional with preliminary scouting..."

[Mr MOE]

From the Team 2228 flier..."This endeavor will help all teams competing in the Finger Lakes Regional with preliminary scouting..."

MOE 365 submitted info for the cards.

[65_Xero_Huskie]

Some of those questions, actually, most of them are all opinionated and will not be known until the end of the season. Almost no teams have competed in a full match and can tell what their % is. Id rather have them be a picture and just a summary of the team. :). Plus if they did all FIRST teams it would be 1500 different cards to collect. Its a trading card game nightmare!

[DarkFlame145]

For the % i just said we arn't sure, since i filled out the info.

[Cynette]

Some of those questions, actually, most of them are all opinionated and will not be known until the end of the season. Almost no teams have competed in a full match and can tell what their % is. Id rather have them be a picture and just a summary of the team. :).I think CougarTech will be thrilled if they get just photos and summaries from each team! It doesn't look like there is a lot of space for all of the information they requested, so I'm sure what ever you give will be fine!

And to switch topics!!!
Huskie Brigade is coming to FLR!?! Between you and us (1511) Camo will be everywhere! And our camos look so good together! :)

[Sqwigy]

Don't worry, cougartech, 1591 will get their info in.

[65_Xero_Huskie]

I think CougarTech will be thrilled if they get just photos and summaries from each team! It doesn't look like there is a lot of space for all of the information they requested, so I'm sure what ever you give will be fine!

And to switch topics!!!
Huskie Brigade is coming to FLR!?! Between you and us (1511) Camo will be everywhere! And our camos look so good together! :)

Yea, we had a fun meeting with them in Atlanta before :)
Camo goes strong! But we had ours first :P

[Greg Needel]

And to switch topics!!!
Huskie Brigade is coming to FLR!?! Between you and us (1511) Camo will be everywhere! And our camos look so good together! :)

768 is also a camo team and will be at FLR as well.

[Cynette]

768 is also a camo team and will be at FLR as well.:ahh: Everywhere you look it will be camo! :ahh:

[Steve S.]

Seems like this year will be quite interesting...:cool:

Wont be there as part of a team, as i had no time to make it to meetings, but ill be there as a volunteer :D

[Jaybee1405]

:ahh: Everywhere you look it will be camo! :ahh:

No, everything will blend in so you won't be able to see anything!

[Tetraman]

768 is also a camo team and will be at FLR as well.

174 is bringing camo bumpers....for some reason...

[Koko Ed]

174 is bringing camo bumpers....for some reason...
Maybe there was a sale on the pattern.

[Mike Starke]

Giddy Up!

saddle up and ride!

[Cynette]

No, everything will blend in so you won't be able to see anything!

174 is bringing camo bumpers....for some reason...Maybe so their robot will blend in and slip by everyone's defenses as it zips around the track?!

But as far as camo goes - red camo does not easily blend in! Unless it is autumn in a stand of sugar maple trees. And since the last time I looked out, there were piles of lovely white snow on the ground, so I know it isn't fall in Rochester!

[Jay Trzaskos]

And since the last time I looked out, there were piles of lovely white snow on the ground, so I know it isn't fall in Rochester!

Yeah guys. Last i checked, that would make it fall in Buffalo... or spring in Potsdam...

[Koko Ed]

It's Finger Lakes Week.
So it's time to ask : who's up for laser tag on Thursday after the pactice matches.I know the usual suspects Alex, Liz and Dan are shoo ins but anyone else want to go?

[Jay Trzaskos]

well Ed, I am getting out of class at 3, should be leaving buffalo by 3:30, and knowing the way my uncle drives, I should be to Lima by 4:45 and into RIT by 5:15... so I think you can count me in for a game or two...

Can't wait to see how FLR stacks up to week one competition, and racks up to the rest of the week two regionals.

I should be on field reset Friday and Saturday so feel free to say "hey"

[Tetraman]

I'd love to go for tag, but my schedual is really tight and I'm not sure if I can. I'll have to see. It always ends up like this.

[Josh Goodman]

I would love to go as always but I'd need to snag a ride from someone. PM if you can?

[Steve W]

It's Finger Lakes Week.
So it's time to ask : who's up for laser tag on Thursday after the pactice matches.I know the usual suspects Alex, Liz and Dan are shoo ins but anyone else want to go?

Are you up to being beaten by an old man?

[Jay Trzaskos]

that's highly improbable steve, seeing as ED and I cleaned house last time we were on teh same team, so teh real question is whether or not your ready to get the dye basted out of your hair by us youngins? :p

[Koko Ed]

Are you up to being beaten by an old man?

You're all talk old man. You never come.http://smilies.vidahost.com/cwm/cwm/blah.gif

[Steve W]

You're all talk old man. You never come.

Cause you keep changing the day once I arrive. It might take you, Jay and the rest of the inept Rochester area will be needed to bring me down. Bring it on with as many as you can find.

Jay, I might be old but with age comes wisdom. Bring all of your friends and combined you might have the wisdom of a Nat. Talk is cheap so bring cash.


:eek: :D :P :p :yikes:

[DUCKIE]

It's getting a little rough on the board...

Is it even safe to ask for the address where everything will be going down? Since I am not going to be wiped out from driving overnight and queuing all day, I'll probably make it this year.

[Koko Ed]

Cause you keep changing the day once I arrive. It might take you, Jay and the rest of the inept Rochester area will be needed to bring me down. Bring it on with as many as you can find.

Jay, I might be old but with age comes wisdom. Bring all of your friends and combined you might have the wisdom of a Nat. Talk is cheap so bring cash.



Oh, it's Thursday for sure.
I'll even give you a ride there so I can make sure you can make it.
I wouldn't want you to miss your execution.
http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/blackeye/2ar15smilie.gif

[Jay Trzaskos]

I like to think of it this way Steve, all these younger robots we are seeing keep getting faster and faster, unlike the older... slower ones from years past.

By the way, how much does your head glow under a black light?

[Steve W]

I like to think of it this way Steve, all these younger robots we are seeing keep getting faster and faster, unlike the older... slower ones from years past.

By the way, how much does your head glow under a black light?

Just remember the story of the Tortoise and the Hare. I am sure that you can read, can't you? the link is : http://childhoodreading.com/Arthur_Rackham/Tortoise_and_the_Hare.html

Once upon a time there was a hare who, boasting how he could run faster than anyone else, was forever teasing tortoise for its slowness. Then one day,............

You will need the glowing hair so that you can find me. You will be down when you do but at least you will know who got you.

[Shelbo]

What's the weather forecast for Wednesday through Sunday? Coming from South Jersey where the trees are just starting to bud and it was 65 degrees today...:yikes:

[Justin Montois]

Cause you keep changing the day once I arrive. It might take you, Jay and the rest of the inept Rochester area will be needed to bring me down. Bring it on with as many as you can find.

Jay, I might be old but with age comes wisdom. Bring all of your friends and combined you might have the wisdom of a Nat. Talk is cheap so bring cash.


:eek: :D :P :p :yikes:

OH SNAP! That's a call out if I've ever heard it. Once I find out how much scouting 340 plans on doing Thursday night, I might have to get in on it as well.

[Josh Goodman]

Well.....since you boys are so excited about this year's "Laser Scrimmage", we'll be sure to take note of the scores and report back to CD! :p

[65_Xero_Huskie]

To any team that isnt aware, There will be an IR Board 'Fix'
Thursday 12-2. Just what ive heard though.

[DarkFlame145]

What's the weather forecast for Wednesday through Sunday? Coming from South Jersey where the trees are just starting to bud and it was 65 degrees today...:yikes:

I know wends morning is going to be really rainy in my area, then some snow in the afternoon. But I live 3 hours away from Rochester. Then idk about the rest of FLR

[dhitchco]

Welcoming all 40+ teams attending this year's 4th annual Finger Lakes Regional in the Gordon Field House on the campus of the Rochester Institute of Technology.

For those living in the area, but can't attend, the two-day event will be simulcast on Time-Warner Ch. 4.

We'll also be posting photos and possibly video clips after the event to our web site at www.firstrochester.org.

Have fun, travel safely, act graciously professional!

[Bethany Mc.]

Laser tag...where, when, how much. I would love to go if my mentors allow it!! I have not gone since I was eight I miss it!!

[Tetraman]

arg. I won't make it to laser tag cause I won't be able to get to FLR until Friday afternoon.

rrr.

[Alex Cormier]

Alright, Alright. I let this go far enough.

stop this talk about pwn'n each other at laser quest. cmon' keep it to PM's and such.

with that being said...


don't you even think about beating Twinkletoes at laser quest... not possible.


Bring it on gentlemen!

:p ;)

[Liz Smith]

Alright, Alright. I let this go far enough.

stop this talk about pwn'n each other at laser quest. cmon' keep it to PM's and such.

with that being said...


don't you even think about beating Twinkletoes at laser quest... not possible.


Bring it on gentlemen!

:p ;)

I'd like to just note that Alex is saying "bring it on gentlemen" because he knows I am going to beat him...again... and then can bring up that technicality.

[Shelbo]

Thanks DarkFlame145! Looks like we'll be able to get through Pennsylvania before hitting the ice/snow.
Now about this laser tag....time, place, cost?
I haven't heard anything back about the team trading cards...did all the FLR teams participate?

[Alex Cormier]

I'd like to just note that Alex is saying "bring it on gentlemen" because he knows I am going to beat him...again... and then can bring up that technicality.

pish posh... i don't think you will even have a chance if you don't get a ride there... :P

[Josh Goodman]

pish posh... i don't think you will even have a chance if you don't get a ride there... :P

Hahahahaha! Alex is gonna win the entire thing using blackmail and bribery! ;)

[Koko Ed]

pish posh... i don't think you will even have a chance if you don't get a ride there... :P

Boy, that couch must be really comfy....

[rw55ryan]

http://team.hflrobotics.com/downloads/FIRST - Trading Card - Team 2228 Promo - JPG.jpg


Here is a preview of the trading cards to be traded at the Finger Lakes Regional.

[DarkFlame145]

very nice cards, When will they be handed out, i wanna get a hold of em.

[Koko Ed]

http://team.hflrobotics.com/downloads/FIRST - Trading Card - Team 2228 Promo - JPG.jpg


Here is a preview of the trading cards to be traded at the Finger Lakes Regional.

How can there be 49 cards when there's only 40 teams?

[rw55ryan]

The base team cards will be handed out, on thursday. "Limited Edition" cards will be handed out throughout the competition.

There is 49 cards because there is 9 "Limited Edition" cards.

[DarkFlame145]

what are these limited edition cards?

[Jaybee1405]

My guess is really good past robots, like 2005 Division by Zero, or 2006 SparX, or 2007 Lunatecs.

Just a guess...

[DarkFlame145]

makes sense, I would like to thank 2228 for doing this.

[Steve W]

Well I got into Rochester tonight, unloaded my stuff and then the freezing rain started. I couldn't have cut it any closer as they say tomorrow will be worse. I will be at setup tomorrow and ready to go Thursday.

Alex, why do you continually say things that are both wrong and also get you in trouble. Twinkletoes is a good name for you as your head is in the clouds and you are continually dancing trying to get out of trouble.

[JayLopez191]

My guess is really good past robots, like 2005 Division by Zero, or 2006 SparX, or 2007 Lunatecs.


Or maybe all of the winners of three years of FLR. That'd be nice.

[Hiteak]

Just want to give everyone coming from out of town that the weather for the next day isn't looking too good. Its currently raining freezing rain. We should only get a few inches of snow. Hope everyone gets in ok!

[Shelbo]

The Trading Cards look great! You put a lot of time into the project and I can't wait to see ours!!

[Alex Cormier]

Well I got into Rochester tonight, unloaded my stuff and then the freezing rain started. I couldn't have cut it any closer as they say tomorrow will be worse. I will be at setup tomorrow and ready to go Thursday.

Alex, why do you continually say things that are both wrong and also get you in trouble. Twinkletoes is a good name for you as your head is in the clouds and you are continually dancing trying to get out of trouble.

and what you play with? Old N' Fragile?

[Koko Ed]

Anyone who wishes to purchase a Koko Ed is mt Homeboy t-shirt can come see me at the regional to place an order. Shirts are $15.

[rees2001]

Anyone who wishes to purchase a Koko Ed is mt Homeboy t-shirt can come see me at the regional to place an order. Shirts are $15.

For real? I might get me one of those!

[Pat McCarthy]

Is there going to be a webcast of FLR? A friend of mine wanted to know.

[Koko Ed]

Is there going to be a webcast of FLR? A friend of mine wanted to know.

From the looks of it, no. It'll be live on local TV.

[DUCKIE]

Heads up everyone... MOE has arrived in Rochester! and we are looking forward to the competition.

[DUCKIE]

Thanks for the lime green goodie bags GRR!

[DarkFlame145]

The T-Rx Advanced team is sitting in our hotel room waiting to get to the pits tomorrow morning.

[Justin Montois]

Thanks for the lime green goodie bags GRR!

No problem, we're extremely happy you guys came back to FLR and hope to keep you coming back for years to come. Also were psyched to be pitting next to you guys so don't hesitate to ask if you need anything! Good Luck!

[DanDon]

Hi all!

I'm going to be getting into Rochester on Friday at 8:00 AM, at the Greyhound Bus Terminal. I just thought I'd put it out there, if anyone would be able to give me a ride to the Regional?

Thanks so much!

Looking forward to a great weekend,
Dandon

[Justin Montois]

Update from Rochester:
-Practice matches are running well with few field errors.
-Very few teams fully inspected before Lunch, A lot of busy teams in the pits
-I believe there are four shooters here, all look sharp
- Cammo cammo everywhere with 65,768 and 1511.
-Filler line is working good, were averaging four robots per match.

FLR looks great again, I can't wait for qual. matches!!

[Tom Bottiglieri]

From the looks of it, no. It'll be live on local TV.
Anyone who goes to RIT out there with a sling box? Or a capture card to take the feed and put it on ustream.tv ?

[Pat McCarthy]

Is there wireless internet in the venue?

[Mike Starke]

Is there wireless internet in the venue?

yes, but i believe it is only accessible by RIT faculty and students. RIT requires that the computer be registered, and all this other stuff. So, if you can find an RIT student or staff with a laptop, you'll be all set!

[Freddy Schurr]

Whats happening at FLR? I am very interesting to hear how things are running!

[Pat McCarthy]

yes, but i believe it is only accessible by RIT faculty and students. RIT requires that the computer be registered, and all this other stuff. So, if you can find an RIT student or staff with a laptop, you'll be all set!
At GVSU for WMR, IT sets up a user name for the robotics people, I guess that RIT isn't catering to the robot crowd in that respect, then?

[Mike Starke]

At GVSU for WMR, IT sets up a user name for the robotics people, I guess that RIT isn't catering to the robot crowd in that respect, then?

Not that I know of....?

[Mike Starke]

Does anyone have a match list for friday and saturday they could upload?

[Jaybee1405]

Today 1405 had:

3 complete "fall-aparts" during practice rounds
2 fires :ahh: (1 during a practice round that everyone oohed and awwed at.. hahaha)
5 laps/round (when working semi-correctly)
1 tread fall off our IFI traction wheel (it was riveted on great, I think the alum. plates by the lane divider helped rip it off)

With regards to the robot, Thursday basically sucked for us. Here's to hoping Friday and Saturday will be better :(

[commodoredl]

Does anyone have a match list for friday and saturday they could upload?

Here are the three pages of the match list.
I photo'd them earlier but page two came out blurry, sorry :-/
They are large pics so I'm linking them instead of posting them.
(We also labeled 578's matches in them :P )

Page 1: http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u134/danlavoi/Part1.png
Page 2: http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u134/danlavoi/IMG_0323.jpg
Page 3: http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u134/danlavoi/Part2.png

[Steve W]

All but 3 robots with complete inspection with only minor issues on the last 3. Looks to be a good regional with the teams that are here.

As for those that want to know about the outcome of the Laser Quest challenge I have the report in. We were only able to get one match in before the place closed. The Rochester players would not divulge any of the maze before we started. Even though it was announced a lot of times the Rochester people hid in there homes while only a few brave souls dared to meet the challenge. It was almost a hard fought match with one old guy. Some of the quotes:
that's highly improbable steve, seeing as ED and I cleaned house last time we were on teh same team, so teh real question is whether or not your ready to get the dye basted out of your hair by us youngins? :p

You're all talk old man. You never come.http://smilies.vidahost.com/cwm/cwm/blah.gif

Oh, it's Thursday for sure.
I'll even give you a ride there so I can make sure you can make it.
I wouldn't want you to miss your execution.
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don't you even think about beating Twinkletoes at laser quest... not possible.
Bring it on gentlemen!
:p ;)

Well I guess that says it all. One old man vs Rochester. Poor Rochester, they are all weeping now. Please feel free to comfort them tomorrow as they all went down in defeat. Poor Koko Ed who came in lower than Twinkletoes and even a rookie that had not played before.

It was a fun night and I felt really really good, yet humble (well maybe not) at winning the challenge.

[65_Xero_Huskie]

We had fun on practice day, Broke a Wheel, replaced and it only took..2 hours.
But over all we had fun. :)
I got to talk to JVN & Amanda Morrison :)

[Koko Ed]

All but 3 robots with complete inspection with only minor issues on the last 3. Looks to be a good regional with the teams that are here.

As for those that want to know about the outcome of the Laser Quest challenge I have the report in. We were only able to get one match in before the place closed. The Rochester players would not divulge any of the maze before we started. Even though it was announced a lot of times the Rochester people hid in there homes while only a few brave souls dared to meet the challenge. It was almost a hard fought match with one old guy. Some of the quotes:








Well I guess that says it all. One old man vs Rochester. Poor Rochester, they are all weeping now. Please feel free to comfort them tomorrow as they all went down in defeat. Poor Koko Ed who came in lower than Twinkletoes and even a rookie that had not played before.

It was a fun night and I felt really really good, yet humble (well maybe not) at winning the challenge.
But you never shot me, Steve.
I got shot by Alex, Liz and even Duckie but not you.

[Steve W]

But you never shot me, Steve.
I got shot by Alex, Liz and even Duckie but not you.

It's hard to hit someone covering there targets.

[Koko Ed]

It's hard to hit someone covering there targets.

I was not covering all of my targets!
My hand was just resting on top of the chest target and I have large hands.:rolleyes:

[Vince lau]

is Steve really that good :P, I say laser quest challenge at GTR or Waterloo

anyways good luck to all teams at FLR

[Ellery]

Good luck to everyone .. I can't wait to see how teams innovated this year!

[Greg Needel]

At GVSU for WMR, IT sets up a user name for the robotics people, I guess that RIT isn't catering to the robot crowd in that respect, then?

well this issue is that RIT is on spring break now and since most everyone who works at ITS is a student there is nobody there to even think about doing this. I know the Regional Committee members are reading this thread so maybe they will think about it for next year.

[Koko Ed]

FLR day one pics here (http://s50.photobucket.com/albums/f327/X-Cats/2008%20Season/FLR/Day%20One/) and here (http://robotphotos.org/v/first/fingerlakes/2008/).

[Ashley Christine]

I want to wish everyone luck! I am here right now, it is so weird to be back... but I miss it!!! Good luck and have fun guys!

[Hiteak]

Well I guess that says it all. One old man vs Rochester. Poor Rochester, they are all weeping now. Please feel free to comfort them tomorrow as they all went down in defeat. Poor Koko Ed who came in lower than Twinkletoes and even a rookie that had not played before.

It was a fun night and I felt really really good, yet humble (well maybe not) at winning the challenge.

you just had to announce it to everyone didn't you. So every time Alex and I go up, are you just going to keep bugging us about it? You really looked out of breath when the game was over, maybe you might want to retire while you are still ahead. :p

[Danny McC]

I hear that Moe is pretty good right now.

[Barry Bonzack]

FLR day one pics here (http://s50.photobucket.com/albums/f327/X-Cats/2008%20Season/FLR/Day%20One/) and here (http://robotphotos.org/v/first/fingerlakes/2008/).

Yeah, nice robots and all.... Where are the laser tag pictures?


20, 67, 365, and 1518 are undefeated so far.

Standings. (http://www2.usfirst.org/2008comp/events/ROC/rankings.html)

[65_Xero_Huskie]

20 & 67's match determined Number one seed for Friday.
Hot put up 118, 20 was incapacitated for 30 secs, and flipped (got back up after a while).
Good regional so far, can wait until the seedings.
(If they dont get snowed out )
Go High Five!

[Tetraman]

interesting matches today. There arn't many teams that really stand out amung the rest, but there are many good teams.

I predict elimins to be a long and competitive.

[Caseavong]

Top 10 Day 1
1.378
2.67
3.20
4.1507
5.1126
6.365
7.191
8.768
9.68
10.174

[commodoredl]

Apparently the special guest we were supposed to have was actually Dean Kamen!!!!
He couldn't attend due to the bad weather we had at the end of the day, unbelievable! :(

[Jaybee1405]

67 had a great day today; not only are they ranked 2nd but they won the Driving Tomorrow's Technology award.

I remember seeing Dean when he was here in 05 for the first year of FLR.

[Steve S.]

For those that are planning to attend tomorrow and have not heard about the delay...http://www.usfirst.org/who/content.aspx?id=8606

Anyways, today was great, some great bots out there :)

[Optimizer]

Yeah, nice robots and all.... Where are the laser tag pictures?


20, 67, 365, and 1518 are undefeated so far.

Standings. (http://www2.usfirst.org/2008comp/events/ROC/rankings.html)

Thanks for posting this link to the standings!

I had looked at the standings before I left tonight, but had only focused on our own standing (which really kind of surprises me, to be honest). But checking this out again, I see that the team that helped us get started is #1! Wow! - and to think I saw them ingloriously lying on their side earlier today! No wonder everybody on this thread seems so quiet (dazed and confused?). Who would have thought the two Niagara County, NY teams would occupy half of the top four seeds, at this point?

I think back on the last month or so, practicing with #378 in an old fire house, on a floor that was barely to size of a field (if that), and not even close to level. Having various problems (that at least we never really solved). Congrats, Circuit Stompers! And Good Luck!


Oh, and as far as standouts goes, c'mon - #0020 was #1 practically all day, and was a member of more 80+ point alliances (of which there have been 13) than anybody (4 of them, two of which scored in the 90s).

Four teams had three 80+ alliances: #0067, #0191, #0378, #1126. Hey - there's #0378 again! ;) They may hurdle backwards, but it looks like they're for-real, guys! :cool: I don't know how they're doing it, but my best guess for our own team is that our drivers are excellent, and work well with other alliance members. (We were only in two.)

[Hiteak]

We have been doing good most of today. At one point we had some power issues, but they were quickly fixed. I hope the snow doesn't throw too much off tomorrow. So, does anyone want to go outside and make Snow Robo Coaches? :p