2008 New Jersey Regional

[Athleticgirl389]

When: Feb. 28, 2000 - March 1, 2008
Where: Sovereign Bank Arena

Looks like there will be some great team attending the NJ Regional once again!!! Feel free to discuss anything relating to this regional even here :]

2008 NJ Regional Team List (https://my.usfirst.org/myarea/index.lasso?page=teamlist&menu=false&event=NJ)

As of today, November 15th, there are 57 teams and no one on the waiting list.

[Libby K]

I'm so excited! 1923 will be there, and this will be my 10th (as per my count, my first was when I was 7...but, you know, I'm probably miscounting) consecutive year there. Can't wait!

[Elgin Clock]

237 won't be competing in NJ this year, but I may just drop in on Friday/Saturday to scope out the game and all of it's first week craziness. ;)

Good luck to all teams!

[galewind]

Awwwwwwww... that stinks. Well, at least 1089 will get to see you at UTC (if we're in your UTC division, that is).

[neoshaakti]

Rookie Team 2554 From John P Stevens High School is looking forward to seeing all you teams at the trenton Regionals!

[Sean Marks]

Woohooo!!! I'm already excitied. :p Team 2016 will be back to NJ this year. Can't wait to see everyone there.:D

[thefro526]

816 will be there again and we're going for the win! J/P I just hope we field a decent 'bot this year.:)

[technoL]

108's coming up to New Jersey this year (for real this time!) It'll be my first time at a Week 1 regional.

2 Quick Questions from a Floridian:
Will there be snow?
AND
What's there cool to do near the arena?

[Bharat Nain]

108's coming up to New Jersey this year (for real this time!) It'll be my first time at a Week 1 regional.

2 Quick Questions from a Floridian:
Will there be snow?
AND
What's there cool to do near the arena?

Snow is possible but not that likely. Cool - I suggest you NOT hang around the arena because you might get shot. Look up last years thread for whats cool to do in NJ. If not, I am sure someone else will post about things to do.

[Rapt0r9]

108's coming up to New Jersey this year (for real this time!) It'll be my first time at a Week 1 regional.

2 Quick Questions from a Floridian:
Will there be snow?
AND
What's there cool to do near the arena?

Well, in March there is probably not going to be any snow. There might be some remnants of it on the ground, but very little.

There are some great cities by Trenton. Princeton isn't too far away and there are a handful of things to do there.

I am going to second Bharat Nain's suggestion. Don't hang out by the arena otherwise you are liable to be shot at.

[neoshaakti]

are you guys staying in hotels? If so, will you guys be residing in Trenton?

[DonRotolo]

I suggest you NOT hang around the arena because you might get shot.
Oh, please. You can get knifed or beaten, too... (Ammo is soooo expensive...)

Seriously: Trenton is a less than average big city - kinda like any downtown in older parts of the country. It is seeing a resurgence and rebirth, of which the arena is a part, but parts of it are still not really safe after dark. There IS plenty to do, though, just not right there.

Snow: Maybe but probably not. March is a little late in the season for any kind of serious snow - but we've had snow that late a few times in the past decade.

I heard someone is organizing a team social this year on Friday?


Don

[Athleticgirl389]

Snow is possible but not that likely. Cool - I suggest you NOT hang around the arena because you might get shot. Look up last years thread for whats cool to do in NJ. If not, I am sure someone else will post about things to do.

Snow = very unlikely, unless there is a MASSIVE cold front haha. in jersey, we do things our own way :p But it will be cool... around what it is today in Jersey (45-50) perhaps a bit warmer - WHO KNOWS! Definately jacket weather lol.

Kool things to do in Jersey in March - man I've been here 18 years, and all March is for me is birthdays and FIRST :confused: Haha


ELGIN!!!!! You better be coming to check out the awesomeness :p

[technoL]

Thanks for the quick responses. Today it was "cold" in Ft. Lauderdale, 57 degrees, and kids are walking around school with blankets, heavy coats, mittens, and scarves...

I'll have to warn the team about getting proper attire so they don't get sick and make sure that we're not staying anywhere near the arena. Too bad about the lack of snow though :(

[Freddy Schurr]

I will be there part day Thursday and Friday and all day Saturday.

[Elgin Clock]

I'll have to warn the team about getting proper attire so they don't get sick and make sure that we're not staying anywhere near the arena. Too bad about the lack of snow though :(

The CT Regional still has some open spots if you want to see snow.
It's almost guaranteed with the CT regional that a snowstorm happens that weekend. (We had a huge one last year on Friday evening/Saturday morning that dumped at least a foot or 2 on the state overnight.

I would have to say 5 out of the last 7 years at least it has snowed at least 6" that weekend.

And to top it all off, it's a large regional with the proposed 2 field set-up.

Just something to consider if you REALLY want to see some snow this year while competing. Just make sure to get a hotel close to the venue. :D


ELGIN!!!!! You better be coming to check out the awesomeness :p

Uh oh... I think if I don't show up I'm gonna make someone mad. lol
I don't want to do that, that's for sure. :p
Don't worry Ashley, lol I'm planning on coming in on Friday evening, or Saturday morning as of right now.
We'll see how that works out. :)

[DanDon]

I shall be there....whether with a team or just hanging out with my Jersey kids and getting a feel for the game....who knows.

--dan

[Lauralynne C]

If you are looking for a place to stay that is near the arena, there is a new hotel that just opened - Hilton Garden Inn on Route 130 South in Hamilton. It is about a 15 minute drive from the arena. There is a large shopping center directly across the highway with lots of restaurants and stores.

[Athleticgirl389]

Uh oh... I think if I don't show up I'm gonna make someone mad. lol
I don't want to do that, that's for sure. :p
Don't worry Ashley, lol I'm planning on coming in on Friday evening, or Saturday morning as of right now.
We'll see how that works out. :)

That's right Elgin... the wrath of ASHLEY will be upon you and I will have to hunt you down MUWHAHAHAHA =] Just kidding!!! But no seriously - aint a party without the E-meister :cool:

[George A.]

Well to all of the nay-sayers about the snow, need I remind you all of two years ago when we got an ice/snow storm the day before the regional? You know the one where half the teams couldn't get there until half way through the day and the crowd was sparse at best? Or how about LAST year when we got a foot and a half of snow in week 4 or 5 of the competitions (I forget which week, but it was the week of the Chesapeake/NYC regional) and teams had to walk 20 blocks in snow and slush to get from Penn Station to the Javitz Centre?

Trust me, if you're from Florida (or anywhere south of the Mason-Dixon line) you will be cold, and I'm willing to bet there will be snow. (It snows right through April out here, trust me, it's snowed every April since I've been born.)

Other than that, there's not much to do around here so I'd suggest making plans ahead of time, and trust me THIS regional is one that you WON'T want to miss!

:cool: :D :ahh:

[galewind]

And as a repeat of my 2007 NJ Regional PSA

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?p=531785#post531785

[Athleticgirl389]

Well to all of the nay-sayers about the snow, need I remind you all of two years ago when we got an ice/snow storm the day before the regional? You know the one where half the teams couldn't get there until half way through the day and the crowd was sparse at best? Or how about LAST year when we got a foot and a half of snow in week 4 or 5 of the competitions (I forget which week, but it was the week of the Chesapeake/NYC regional) and teams had to walk 20 blocks in snow and slush to get from Penn Station to the Javitz Centre?

Very good point George - I totally forgot about that snow incident. Many teams could not go because their school told them no - that seems to be the only true damper if there is enough snow (to cancel school). Hopefully we do not have to have this issue because we want all teams possible to show up Thursday to get their testing in. 2 years ago, many teams were not able to do that :( But we are all optomistic and will hope for sunny, warm, pleasant weather for the NJ Regional :)

[David]

the weather really varies based on the year. The competition is the time NJ spring sports start. Some years the fields are covered in snow, other times you can wear shorts. so bring pants and a jacket, but snow isn't guaranteed.

[Scott Carpman]

[QUOTE=Athleticgirl389;652355] enough snow (to cancel school)QUOTE]

Fron the NYC Board of Ed:
What's a snow day?

[DonRotolo]

If you don't like the weather in New Jersey, just wait a few hours...:D

[David]

If you don't like the weather in New Jersey, just wait a few hours...:D

Whats not to love? 65 in August and 80 in October, you never know what the weather is going to be

[Athleticgirl389]

Fron the NYC Board of Ed:
What's a snow day?

A day where there is too much snow that prevents students from arriving (safely) to school to get their education :p

No, that is not from webster either - it's an Ashleyition... lol

If you don't like the weather in New Jersey, just wait a few hours...

You mean currently... with the SNOW?!!??! :ahh: Ugh lol

[DonRotolo]

Anyone remember kickoff early this year? 72 degrees in Newark on January 7... Go Figure.

Yeah, it snowed today.

[blaxbb]

Or how about LAST year when we got a foot and a half of snow in week 4 or 5 of the competitions (I forget which week, but it was the week of the Chesapeake/NYC regional) and teams had to walk 20 blocks in snow and slush to get from Penn Station to the Javitz Centre?

its kinda interesting sliding all the way down (not exaggerating) a icy/slushy mountain in an SUV, luckily the roads were empty

[emnasson303]

303 will of course be in attendance =]

Although in NJ we are unable to control the weather, as it has been said.. we can almost guarantee it will be nice and cold for everyone; as I'm sure you will all realize while standing in line Thursday morning, bright and early =D

Should be a greattttt competition, and we are ALL very excited on 303.

[Spiffizzle]

I heard someone is organizing a team social this year on Friday?

Sounds good to me. :D Team 1676 will bring our experiences from the Palmetto Regional social back up north... perhaps starting a game of X-Treme Duck Duck Goose!

And as for the weather:

Yeah, it snowed today.

I definitely remember a few years ago, when it snowed the Thursday of Trenton. My team was ready to call up kids in school, but they were all out early! :yikes:

My favorite advice I've ever heard about bad, icy weather was from one of my robotics coaches. He said something along the lines of, "Remember, in this kind of weather [icy, rain/hail/snow storms], your car will regard turning commands as merely a suggestion." :) Good advice if you ask me.

[Freddy Schurr]

Looking forward to being there with my team.

[BandChick]

My best advice is MAKE SURE YOU WEAR A HEAVY COAT. The Thursday morning when you get there, you will have to stand outside until the arena doors open at 8am. Typically, first week in February it's COLD. Most kids bring sweatshirts or windbreakers, and me, being a Jersey native, I still think they're crazy. Bring something to keep you warm - even if that means wearing gloves and a scarf. You'll be glad not to go home with a cold!

teams had to walk 20 blocks in snow and slush to get from Penn Station to the Javitz Centre?

And George...Javits is only 8 blocks from Penn Station. And the walk wasn't THAT bad. Most of the sidewalks were pretty clear by Sunday.

[George A.]

And George...Javits is only 8 blocks from Penn Station. And the walk wasn't THAT bad. Most of the sidewalks were pretty clear by Sunday.

Well Saturday they were still pretty bad, and 20 is just as much as 8....at least when walking through slush in the cold me thinks.

Either way...the Weather Channel is your best friend when you're planning on what to wear to a regional....and remember people, the venue is an ICE RINK...we can't do anything about the heat, if we did we'd have a water game on our hands. Granted, I know you FIRSTers wouldn't be opposed to that, now would you?

[Dasistmeinmoped]

As always team 41 will be in attendence. and hopfully not at the bottom of the boards. Swear to god odd years are bad luck. Even year baby, were ready to bring some heat.

That storm back in 06 was THE WORST. We still had school, but they told us we were'nt allowed to go. Luckily our coach got an "emergency field trip" and got some guys down late in the day on thursday. Hopfully we will not have such a problem this year. Last year we actualy started to clear thos "emergency field trips" ahead of time.

[PDF32100]

I KNOW TEAM 714 from Technology High in Newark will be there and once again we will face off :D


congrats team 25 for ur win in 2006

[kSniper]

Team 303 will be in attendence...perhaps with a surprise bot for fun ;)

[JesseK]

Judging by the scores from 2007, I will definitely keep an eye on the progress of the NJ regional. VCU had more defense/ramps than offensive bots, hopefully it'll balance out this year.

[i_am_samus]

Rookie Team 2590 will definitely there. Shoutout to Team Mercury!

As for the weather, NJ is known for bipolar weather, so will get the best of both extremes. 60 degrees in August, 70 in January. You really never know what we will get, but we are way overdue for snow, since we've had very little.

[George A.]

Calling all NJ Regional Teams:

The planning committee is looking for 8-10 mascots to help out with this years opening ceremonies.

What constitutes a mascot? To put it simply anything that is wacky and that isn't your normal uniform. (Just wearing your uniform and coloring your hair wouldn't apply, but if you colored your hair while wearing a bird head, then you're good)

If you're interested send me a PM, and i'll let you know the details. If you're not sure as to whether or not you're a mascot, just send me a picture.

Hoping for a fantastic competition this year.

[BandChick]

SUPPORT YOUR MENTORS!!

We at New Jersey FIRST would like to recognize all of our volunteers and give them a public “Thank You!” Please submit a list of all your team's mentors so we can once again create a Wall of Recognition for everyone's hard work. We could not allow the 2007 season to come to an end without recognizing your outstanding efforts.

Recognize now! Please contact Michele Zubatkin at malka_elke AT yahoo DOT com and be sure to include your first and last name, your team number, and a list of all the mentors and supporters your team would ilke to recognize at the NJ Regional.

[KingBK]

Hey,
I posted this in the fund raising section also.

Team 1279 is hosting a fund raising event at the cheeburger cheeburger in Lawrenceville NJ on February 28th (the Thursday of the New Jersey Regional.) It's a ten minute drive from the arena.

Please talk to your team and try and get them to come and help us out.

All the information is in the post labeled "Anybody going to the New Jersey Regional" in the fund raising section.

Thanks and good luck

[Athleticgirl389]

SUPPORT YOUR MENTORS!!

We at New Jersey FIRST would like to recognize all of our volunteers and give them a public “Thank You!” Please submit a list of all your team's mentors so we can once again create a Wall of Recognition for everyone's hard work. We could not allow the 2007 season to come to an end without recognizing your outstanding efforts.

Recognize now! Please contact Michele Zubatkin at malka_elke AT yahoo DOT com and be sure to include your first and last name, your team number, and a list of all the mentors and supporters your team would ilke to recognize at the NJ Regional.

This is a FANTASTIC idea! Sometimes I think these mentors don't get the recognition they really deserve... great way to get them to see :) Everyone going to the New Jersey Regional should deffinately get on this - show you're mentors how much they are appreciated yall, cause they'll certainly appreciate it right back!

[arhajder]

When is the Nj regional and where?

[DanDon]

When is the Nj regional and where?

February 28,29 and March 1 - at Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, NJ.

[arhajder]

February 28,29 and March 1 - at Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, NJ.

Thanks i might attend in order to get a feel for the Ny regional which is in april!lol

[hockey2391]

hi all!
this is a really random question, but does anyone remember the spirit/boom boom sticks that one team had last year? What team had them last year? and do they fall under the 'no obnoxious noisemakers' rule? because we wanted to order them, but don't want them to be comfiscated because they are disruptive or anything like that.
THANKS!!

[nickcvet89]

Team 1228 is gonna be there can't wait go Jersey:yikes:

[Rohith Surampudi]

hi all!
this is a really random question, but does anyone remember the spirit/boom boom sticks that one team had last year? What team had them last year? and do they fall under the 'no obnoxious noisemakers' rule? because we wanted to order them, but don't want them to be comfiscated because they are disruptive or anything like that.
THANKS!!

Team 2016, Mu Mu Psi of Ewing High School were giving those away.

[DonRotolo]

hi all!
this is a really random question, but does anyone remember the spirit/boom boom sticks that one team had last year?
Team 2016, Mu Mu Psi of Ewing High School were giving those away.
That's my memory as well.

If it comes to a vote, I vote that they are excessively "annoying".

Don

[Scott Carpman]

That's my memory as well.

If it comes to a vote, I vote that they are excessively "annoying".

Don

I actually thought that they were pretty cool giveaways and not annoying at all, but to each his own.

And yes, it was Ewing High Mu Mu Psi (FRC 2016).

[Sean Marks]

Even though im on 2016 I did find those a bit obnoxious. Im not sure if we will be giving those away again. but we all sure are excited to come back and see you at the New Jersey Regional!!! :)

[Super Serb]

Well to all of the nay-sayers about the snow, need I remind you all of two years ago when we got an ice/snow storm the day before the regional? You know the one where half the teams couldn't get there until half way through the day and the crowd was sparse at best? Or how about LAST year when we got a foot and a half of snow in week 4 or 5 of the competitions (I forget which week, but it was the week of the Chesapeake/NYC regional) and teams had to walk 20 blocks in snow and slush to get from Penn Station to the Javitz Centre?

Trust me, if you're from Florida (or anywhere south of the Mason-Dixon line) you will be cold, and I'm willing to bet there will be snow. (It snows right through April out here, trust me, it's snowed every April since I've been born.)

Other than that, there's not much to do around here so I'd suggest making plans ahead of time, and trust me THIS regional is one that you WON'T want to miss!

:cool: :D :ahh:

hahaha i remeber walking through the snow it was actually quite fun...but we were all tried by the time we hit Javitz...greatfully we're going to the NJ regional this year...

[Dominicano0519]

well i dont mind snow cuz my team lives in trenton ( i live two blocks from the SBA)

so it can snow all it wants well hopefully not too much because then we wont have enough teams to make it interesting

[JudyVandy]

'MOE Sticks' are considered inappropriately loud and annoying, so...

[Danny McC]

Dude its almost time for the competition. Good luck to all teams.

[George A.]

We're still looking for mascots to help with opening ceremonies Friday Morning.

So far we have confirmed help from 1547, Where's Waldo and 11, MORT.

We're going to need at least 3-5 more mascots to help out. FIRST come FIRST served.

See you all in 2 weeks!

[BandChick]

If you haven't done it yet, SUPPORT YOUR MENTORS !!

Please submit a list of all your team's mentors so we can create a Wall of Recognition for everyone's hard work! We could not allow the 2007 season to come to an end without recognizing your outstanding efforts.

Please contact Michele Zubatkin at malka_elke AT yahoo DOT com and be sure to include your first and last name, your team number, and a list of all the mentors and supporters your team would ilke to recognize at the NJ Regional.

[JoeJank103]

103 will be there

[Danny McC]

Yeahhh only 12 days to til the comp. I can not wait.

[thefro526]

So who's ready to Compete? I can wait to see what we're up against! It looks like this may be the first year where we'll come in under weight and be ready to compete right out of the crate.

[technoL]

Will there be a team social on Friday?

I'm psyched..1 week to go!

[Libby K]

1923 is SUPER excited to be there.

I can't wait! Just a week left!
:D

[petek]

Will there be a team social on Friday? Sorry, but according to the update that went out to the team contacts this week there will not be a team social this year. I suggest that teams spend that energy at the event on Friday, instead!

[Elgin Clock]

We're still looking for mascots to help with opening ceremonies Friday Morning.
So far we have confirmed help from 1547, Where's Waldo and 11, MORT.
We're going to need at least 3-5 more mascots to help out. FIRST come FIRST served.

Awww... Too bad I'll only be there on Saturday, or I would volunteer to bring the Banana suit again for that. lol
That was a great time last year! :D

[waialua359]

Good luck everyone! We miss seeing all of you.
I dont know how you folks can handle the cold.
I remember waiting outside last year before they opened the doors. I had to go back into the minivan. Yet, I see students with just a team t-shirt on.:eek:

[JoeJank103]

Really it wasn't that bad.:D Its only bad when it gets windy and it's below 32 degrees.

[Danny McC]

Yeah that was pretty mild imo.

[petek]

Good luck everyone! We miss seeing all of you.
I dont know how you folks can handle the cold.
I remember waiting outside last year before they opened the doors. I had to go back into the minivan. Yet, I see students with just a team t-shirt on.:eek: (current temperature in Waialua: 78F, current temperature in Trenton: 32F)

We'll miss you and your hula lesson, too! Good luck at your new home regional! I'm sure you'll be sorry to hear that you're missing this lovely seasonal weather, too:

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY.

SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT AND ACCUMULATE UP TO TWO INCHES BY DAWN. THE SNOW WILL CONTINUE DURING THE DAY FRIDAY, BUT IT IS EXPECTED TO MIX WITH OR CHANGE TO SLEET, FREEZING RAIN OR RAIN LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. PRECIPITATION MAY CHANGE BACK TO SNOW BEFORE ENDING BY DAWN SATURDAY.

AT THIS TIME, THE FORECAST TOTAL OF SNOW AND SLEET ACCUMULATION IS 3 TO 5 INCHES, WITH THE HIGHEST AMOUNTS OVER NORTHWEST CHESTER, UPPER MONTGOMERY AND UPPER BUCKS COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIA AND OVER THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL NEW JERSEY.

IN ADDITION, ONE-QUARTER TO ONE-HALF INCH OF ICE ACCRUAL IS EXPECTED DURING THE PERIOD OF FREEZING RAIN. THIS LEVEL OF ICE ACCRUAL CAN CAUSE DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES AND RESULT IN POWER OUTAGES.

THIS STORM IS FORECAST TO DIRECTLY IMPACT THE FRIDAY MORNING AND EVENING COMMUTES. PEOPLE WHO NEED TO COMMUTE ON FRIDAY SHOULD ALLOW EXTRA TIME.

[waialua359]

I was just told that the Chesapeake regional is not a fully enclosed stadium and that it could be very cold there also. I guess I have to sneak the minivan in the pit area too.:rolleyes:
We have 8 girls on the team now, so they are practicing a bigger and newer hula dance.:D

[Rohith Surampudi]

I was just told that the Chesapeake regional is not a fully enclosed stadium and that it could be very cold there also. I guess I have to sneak the minivan in the pit area too.:rolleyes:
We have 8 girls on the team now, so they are practicing a bigger and newer hula dance.:D

well..... last year Chesapeake started off with a beautiful 70 degree day... and ended in freezing rain and sleet with snow covering the ground... so...:rolleyes:

[waialua359]

well..... last year Chesapeake started off with a beautiful 70 degree day... and ended in freezing rain and sleet with snow covering the ground... so...:rolleyes:

I think the record in Hawaii change of temp in a single day is 10 degrees or less. Cant imagine a bigger change than that.
So in conclusion, I need to bring a team t-shirt and bring snow gear just in case.:D
We actually have Island Snow ski and snowboarding gears in Hawaii. For the life of me, I dont know how the heck they stay in business here. I just dont get it.:confused:

[Romino90]

Snow is possible but not that likely. Cool - I suggest you NOT hang around the arena because you might get shot. Look up last years thread for whats cool to do in NJ. If not, I am sure someone else will post about things to do.

lol that's so tru unless just send 108 them down I-295 and get them to Princeton nothing bad happens there lol ...Snow again?? I heard it was suppose to be sunny 32 Thursday but for the other two days I don't know I'm really excited for New Jersey it's a pretty fun competition

[George A.]

Last chance for mascot volunteers for Friday's opening ceremonies.

So far we have volunteers from the following teams:

11- MORT
75: Roboraiders
836- Robobees
1547- Where's Waldo


If any other team wants to have their mascot help out in Friday's opening ceremony, just shoot me a message/email/IM


See you all on Thursday!

[DanDon]

So...I'll be there teamless, but if anyone'll give me an outfit/some sort of thing to qualify me as a mascot...i'll do it :D

[Athleticgirl389]

So...I'll be there teamless, but if anyone'll give me an outfit/some sort of thing to qualify me as a mascot...i'll do it :D

Dan, who said you needed a costume :P lol. I'm sure you'll blend right in with your own special festiveness :P lol. But you know you're welcome on 102 ;) haha

[Danny McC]

Oh my god. Only five days til the comp. Well four actually if you don't count Thursday. But yeah I can't wait is the point! ha

[Dominicano0519]

well were getting precipitation on saturday but now snow well atleast not all snow


well anyways as of sunday the forcast for 08611 is

its gonna be 34/29 m. sunny on thursday
41/26 p. cloudy on friday
and 42/29 w/ rain/snow showers on saturday

[DonRotolo]

I think the record in Hawaii change of temp in a single day is 10 degrees or less. Cant imagine a bigger change than that.
Drive up to the mountains (e.g., on Kauai), it's pleanty cold up there.

Weather forecast is cold on Thurs (20s), some light snow on Friday, warming up on Saturday (75 F:p )

[artdutra04]

We actually have Island Snow ski and snowboarding gears in Hawaii. For the life of me, I dont know how the heck they stay in business here. I just dont get it.:confused:There must be a lot of astronomers stationed at the GEMINI Telescope in Hilo, I guess.

http://gemini.physics.ox.ac.uk/photos/geminin-dome-snow-lr.gif

[BandChick]

For those of you that live in New Jersey:
TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO JOIN THE TEAM LEADERSHIP ASSEMBLY!

In case you missed it, here's the post with all the details:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=59452

If you are a student, if you want to have a voice, if you want to directly impact FIRST in New Jersey, then join!

[DonRotolo]

^^ What she said ^^. Especially the "direct impact" part, this is your chance.

(only 2 days...)


Don

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[TheBeatlesGirl]

hello, everyone! on behalf of Team 75, the RoboRaiders, we are all psyched for New Jersey! Its going to be an amazing competition with incredible teams attending.

in case you run into me at the competition (ill be a little redhead wearing a bright red Team 75 shirt), make sure you stop and say hey!

Can't wait to see you all there!

The Best of Luck to Everyone!!

[Danny McC]

Yeah. I am always down for people saying Hey as well. You will mostly like see me with Dustin(thefro). We are always up for meeting new people so don't be afraid to say hey. And look for me with my hat.

[Akash Rastogi]

So friggin psyched right now :D :D

..I'm in it for the buttons:cool: hehe

[George A.]

So friggin psyched right now :D :D

..I'm in it for the buttons:cool: hehe



You know Akash, you're only supposed to take a button if you plan on giving one back...kinda like those "take a penny leave a penny" trays

[Brandon Holley]

Im taking off of work on friday to come down thursday night...ive only missed 1 NJ regional in the past 7 years, so I figured I mine as well come down...me and henry sick will be representing the NUTRONs.

[galewind]

Hey, I know I'm excited, and I know my team is too! Let's hope we can get some spirit in the stands this year to make it worthwhile for the public that we're trying to draw out!

[Dancin103]

YAY! Tomorrow at this time we will be running robots! :)

[Elgin Clock]

If anyone wants to trade shirts in NJ, I take either a large, or an XL, and will have some retro (lol) 2007 Team 237 shirts available in various sizes (re: I don't remember what sizes). :rolleyes:

First come first serve!

PM me here if you're interested by Friday around noon, or just come find me wandering around or probably hangin' out with Team's 1547, 303, 75, or some others on Saturday all day long!

See everyone there, and good luck! :)

[Joe Matt]

Will there be some sort of webcast? Sorry I didn't read the whole thread, i'm a horrible person who is going straight to heck. :rolleyes:

[DanDon]

Will there be some sort of webcast? Sorry I didn't read the whole thread, i'm a horrible person who is going straight to heck. :rolleyes:

According to "nasa.robotics.gov", a webcast will be provided by SOAP.

http://robotics.arc.nasa.gov/events/2008_frcwebcasts.php#webcasts

[BandChick]

That's correct! I spoke with the advisor for Team 108 and he assured me that SOAP would webcast and record the New Jersey Regional. When I get more information about where you can watch it live, I'll let you know!

[Alex Cormier]

That's correct! I spoke with the advisor for Team 108 and he assured me that SOAP would webcast and record the New Jersey Regional. When I get more information about where you can watch it live, I'll let you know!

how about practice day?

[Lowfategg]

Being my first year on a FRC team I cant wait to see what other teams have done and see how a FRC event compares to FTC. :)

Good Luck everyone!

(Oh, also be sure to swing by the FTC demo that my FTC team and the other winners of the NJ regional will be putting on, on Saturday.)

[Danny McC]

Being my first year on a FRC team I cant wait to see what other teams have done and see how a FRC event compares to FTC. :)

Good Luck everyone!

(Oh, also be sure to swing by the FTC demo that my FTC team and the other winners of the NJ regional will be putting on, on Saturday.)

Prepare to have the best time of your life. =)

[Brandon Holley]

Anyone have any idea if the webcast is going on today for practice roudns??

[Alex Cormier]

Anyone have any idea if the webcast is going on today for practice roudns??

i have someone there asking 108 for me, hopefully she will actually do it soon.

[Tom Bottiglieri]

Anyone have any idea if the webcast is going on today for practice roudns??
Watching webcasts during work there, Brando? ;)

[wilsonmw04]

Watching webcasts during work there, Brando? ;)
I don't know about Brando, but i want to! :)
I am really curious how the game is going to play out this year.

[Brandon Holley]

i have someone there asking 108 for me, hopefully she will actually do it soon.


awesome keep us posted


Watching webcasts during work there, Brando? ;)

tom you have much to learn about the wonders of northeastern's co-op

I don't know about Brando, but i want to! :)
I am really curious how the game is going to play out this year.

and yes i am also curious

[Alex Cormier]

we'll shes not answering my emails and text's...

it's only a bit away from start of practice matches. so we'll all know soon.

[Dylan Gramlich]

I hope we get to see some practice matches:D

[T3_1565]

I am hoping for practise match watching as well. And yes Co-op is awesome, in Canada as well lol. Guess that makes us northeastern too though lol :P yay for webcasts, hopefully some matches are up today!

[Brandon Holley]

wheres the link to the webcast to even see if there is one or not today..

[Alex Cormier]

wheres the link to the webcast to even see if there is one or not today..

http://robotics.nasa.gov/events/2008_frcwebcasts.php

[Brandon Holley]

http://robotics.nasa.gov/events/2008_frcwebcasts.php

Is this where the webcast would link from? Or would it be off of soaps site ??

[Jonathan Norris]

Is this where the webcast would link from? Or would it be off of soaps site ??

It will usually link right from the NASA site.

[Brandon Holley]

It will usually link right from the NASA site.

alright thanks

[Alex Cormier]

:) word is that they are setting up right now, unknown amount of time until they get it going and for how long it will last today. :)

[Dan Richardson]

Team "Soap" Teehee I wonder when they will be officially recognized as The SigmaCats?

[ALIBI]

:) word is that they are setting up right now, unknown amount of time until they get it going and for how long it will last today. :)

Do you know if it will be on the NASA or SOAP's site? Thank You.

[Alex Cormier]

Do you know if it will be on the NASA or SOAP's site? Thank You.

view the nasa link i provided above.

[Dylan Gramlich]

view the nasa link i provided above.

On NASA's site there is no link to SOAP's webcast though. Is that just because it is not set up yet?

[Dan Richardson]

On NASA's site there is no link to SOAP's webcast though. Is that just because it is not set up yet?

I believe that is the case, be patient young padawan, it is just practice day and I'm sure the webcast folks are running a bit behind.

/edit even tho I find myself click refresh on the nasa link every thirty seconds.

[Dylan Gramlich]

I believe that is the case, be patient young padawan, it is just practice day and I'm sure the webcast folks are running a bit behind.

/edit even tho I find myself click refresh on the nasa link every thirty seconds.

haha well thats understandable, we are all excited!

[Nawaid Ladak]

you know you can get Reload Every for firefox so it refreshes the page automaticly every x sec.

thats what i am using right now for that, and thats what i use for wootoffs on woot

but yeah, they need to be calle the sigmacats, SOAP is just a partnership bewten 108 and 1002 for scouting purposes if i am correct

[Alex Cormier]

the thing i am wondering about, haven't in the past soap been on CD a little bit before hand and told all of us non eventers they are going live and such?

[T3_1565]

I thought so too, but if its been said they are setting up, I'm going to trust them (and if they lie:mad: :mad: they will get it!!) lol kidding:p

[Alex Cormier]

"apparently they're broadcasting soon if not now"

just got in a text.

yay!

[StephLee]

"Soon if not now"...that's a really good phrase to hear. I can't wait to watch!

[Joe Matt]

"apparently they're broadcasting soon if not now"

just got in a text.

yay!

now we just need them to update the site... pretty please? or a link. that too.

[pentau]

Cool! Can't wait...

My team is there today...but since I am taking the SAT on Saturday, I was unable to go. :(

Hopefully I will be able to see them online.

[T3_1565]

links would be great lol.. or we may have to wait for nasa to update :yikes:

[Alex Cormier]

links would be great lol.. or we may have to wait for nasa to update :yikes:

i know i know!!

im just giving information as i get it...

usually soap can call nasa easily in case of a mishap, hopefully they will get it up and going soon!

[Crebb]

This is driving me crazy. I only have about 2 hours before i go to class. I hope it's up before I go.

[Nawaid Ladak]

good to hear. I'm setting up my laptop to connect to my 42 inch tv in my room

can anyone post a schedule of the practice matches once the webcast I up and running


I hope someone will do the same for tomorrows matches

tia

[CuriousGeorge]

SOMEONE GIVE ME THE LINK PLEASE!!! :ahh:

[Brandon Holley]

oh the fun of waiting at a computer for a robotics webcast

[Justin Montois]

Lol, my poor refresh button.

[jax1488]

oh god the suspense is killing me to watch the first FIRST regional!... oh look kfc =D *chomps down*..well at least the suspense tastes good!

[Engineer]

As I read this thread I cannot help but think about those "Black Friday" commercials where the lady is standing in front of the store saying "OPEN! OPEN! OPEN! OPEN!" The only difference here is that you people are saying "UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE!" or "REFRESH! REFRESH! REFRESH! REFRESH! REFRESH!" LOL Although most of you are in high school you remind me of my 6 year old daughter waiting for Santa on Christmas eve.

[Tottanka]

As I read this thread I cannot help but think about those "Black Friday" commercials where the lady is standing in front of the store saying "OPEN! OPEN! OPEN! OPEN!" The only difference here is that you people are saying "UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE!" or "REFRESH! REFRESH! REFRESH! REFRESH! REFRESH!" LOL Although most of you are in high school you remind me of my 6 year old daughter waiting for Santa on Christmas eve.


FIRST 2008 regional webcats>>>santa

[Justin Montois]

As I read this thread I cannot help but think about those "Black Friday" commercials where the lady is standing in front of the store saying "OPEN! OPEN! OPEN! OPEN!" The only difference here is that you people are saying "UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE!" or "REFRESH! REFRESH! REFRESH! REFRESH! REFRESH!" LOL Although most of you are in high school you remind me of my 6 year old daughter waiting for Santa on Christmas eve.

But I'm in college....;)

[jax1488]

lol im in college as well..OH THE HUMANITY OF NEVER WANTING TO GROW UP AND STAY IN FIRST FOREVER!

[pentau]

But I'm in high school.... :D

[Tom Bottiglieri]

I'm in Limbo (http://www.northeastern.edu/experiential/coop/index.html).

[Justin Montois]

Looking more and more like were going to have to wait till tomorrow.....

I hope the teams attending will post some good observations.

[JesseK]

Hey if ya don't mind, post the link in this thread as well:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=65124

I posted the midwest link there and there's no telling which thread will be bumped off the portal by tomorrow.

edit

Never mind, nasa put up the links:
http://robotics.arc.nasa.gov/events/2008_frcwebcasts.php#webcasts

[ShaneP]

NASA UPDATED!

http://robotics.nasa.gov/events/2008_frcwebcasts.php

[Mr. Lim]

Sweetness... Webcast is coming in loud and clear =)

[hipsterjr]

Yes FINALLY

[Martino]

YES!!!!!!!!!

[Joe Matt]

I'm in Limbo (http://www.northeastern.edu/experiential/coop/index.html).

As am I. (http://www.udri.udayton.edu/)

Good to see it up, WOW WATCH THEM GO IN A COUNTER CLOCKWISE CIRCLE OVER AND OVER! BEST GAME EVRAR!

[abeD]

webcast is coming in pretty good, no delays or anything, amazing.


To bad this midterm in 10 minutes is going to ruin the fun.

[Brandon Holley]

yes... thats all i can say

[abeD]

I did realize though everytime they change the score it goes to a green screen. edit: sometimes it does not always. strange.

[JesseK]

3 matches so far...I know it's just practice but WOW no one's broken 30 pts

[Engineer]

Looks like Santa came after all. LOL

[Tottanka]

haven't seen a single hurdle yet.

though all practice matches are full with teams, unlike previous years.

*Dancing to regional webcast with endless smile on face*

[Joe Matt]

haven't seen a single hurdle yet.

though all practice matches are full with teams, unlike previous years.

*Dancing to regional webcast with endless smile on face*

From what I've seen most of the teams shown so far are high high number teams (lowest maybe a 1600), so it's not unexpected in my book. No 75 yet with their arm vs. 25 with their shooter... thing.... lifter.... elevator... stuff.

[JesseK]

Hmm, remind me again...balls have to be removed from the overpass to be considered in play, therefore if a ball never left the overpass it doesn't count for the endgame correct?

[Tottanka]

Hmm, remind me again...balls have to be removed from the overpass to be considered in play, therefore if a ball never left the overpass it doesn't count for the endgame correct?
it does.
just saw an hybrid for 16 total points by an alliance, 12 of them by a single team....niiiice

[Brandon Holley]

From what I've seen most of the teams shown so far are high high number teams (lowest maybe a 1600), so it's not unexpected in my book. No 75 yet with their arm vs. 25 with their shooter... thing.... lifter.... elevator... stuff.

i wouldn't count out 11 and their mechanum...oops did i spill the beans?

[hipsterjr]

1511 looks fairly quick. Not too much action right now.

[JesseK]

Note: 1811 (1611? 1511?), by plowing thru traffic, was able to do 4 laps in 60 seconds...not too shabby

[Tottanka]

seems to me like teams are having some hard time removing the trackballs.
The winner has for now been always decided by balls left on the overpass in the end of the game...

[Bongle]

There were some fast robots in that last match, and the fastest one (sorry, can't see team #s) also appeared to clothesline itself in the overpass.

[Vince lau]

Note: 1811 (1611? 1511?), by plowing thru traffic, was able to do 4 laps in 60 seconds...not too shabby

they also plowed into the wall at the beginning of the match

[Matt Keller]

The webcast is up and running. We had a couple issues earlier, but now is all well. It is difficult to orchestrate this stuff when I'm 1300+ miles away. :p So far, so good.

You can use http://nj.webcast.soap108.com/ which redirects to the proper stream url. Enjoy!

[Tottanka]

WOW! a shooters almost had it, but lost the ball last sec...:(

[Vince lau]

was that the same same bot that helped the red team robot get unstuck from the overpass?

[jax1488]

I HEAR DISTURBED.. FOR THE WIN! lol never heard disturbed at a region be4 yay :) im so happy right now haha

[Bongle]

There's a very fast robot with bright blue bumpers who I foresee racking up a lot of points in rough-handling penalties tomorrow if their drivers don't start being a bit more courteous. They plowed into several robots at full speed trying to complete laps.

Edit: 2016, looks like. Very fast robot (5 laps in the match I watched), but my impression was they were a bit lax in avoiding slower traffic.

Edit2: ooo, low-number match coming up.

[Mr. Lim]

HURDLE SIGHTING!!!! Who was that?

[Tottanka]

woohoo! 2 hurdles!
i think it's 1980
also one of the bots tried to shoot, but hasn't got high enough...

[Tottanka]

There's a very fast robot with bright blue bumpers who I foresee racking up a lot of points in rough-handling penalties tomorrow if their drivers don't start being a bit more courteous. They plowed into several robots at full speed trying to complete laps.

It's 2016, 1980, 2180 or 2160.
i think it's 2016

woow!
next match is 75, 103 and 486!
action
and with Megadeth's Paranoid. can you ask for more?

[tdlrali]

Man, 2016 is FAST!

[hipsterjr]

75 is up next!!

[Joe Matt]

75 is up next!!

But I don't see them playing. hmmm maybe the amazing invisible robot?

btw, holy $@#$@#$@#$@#, this is good music!

[Nawaid Ladak]

finally a decen t match with some rep on the line 103 v 75 :yikes: :yikes: :yikes:

[Elgin Clock]

I can't connect to the webcast... :(

[Bongle]

Hurdle by the scissor-lift team with red bumpers!

Edit: Haha, there's a short member of the field-reset team having trouble getting the balls back up. Although I guess you don't have to be that short to have trouble reaching the overpass with a 40" ball.

[Jimmy Cao]

Yay another hurdle!

I wonder when we'll see the 4x or 5x hurdles/match

[tdlrali]

That scissor lift was FAST!

[JesseK]

That was a fast lift, wonder if something went wrong since it took a while to lower it and go again.

[Vince lau]

the scissor lift bot has a fast lift, but looks like it got stuck coming back down

[Tottanka]

But I don't see them playing. hmmm maybe the amazing invisible robot?

btw, holy $@#$@#$@#$@#, this is good music!

amazing music! who's the D.J?!

[Mr. Lim]

Not seeing a whole lot of "bumping to pass" going down...

A lot of high speed collisions though. Intentional or no, it's impossible to tell.

Still on the fence on whether or not those are going to be called as penalties...

These practice sessions are getting rough. No rougher than past years, but a lot rougher than I'd thought, since there was a lot of effort in the rules to tone down the contact this year.

[Bongle]

amazing music! who's the D.J?!

I think there is a standard list of FIRST songs they play at regionals. You can probably find it somewhere on CD if you search for it.

[hipsterjr]

amazing music! who's the D.J?!

no dj. They just have a list approved by FIRST that they shuffle at every regional.

[Joe Matt]

no dj. They just have a list approved by FIRST that they shuffle at every regional.

this is a very good shuffle then, i know at VCU we usually get pop, rap, and techno junk a lot, not good classic rock.

[Tottanka]

seems like the team numbers written are wrong. i don't see 25 there

LOL one bot was in possession of 2 balls :D

EDIT: Sick and Destroy!

[Vince lau]

two hurdles by the scissor lift bot

[Jimmy Cao]

Really loving the music here!

That siscorlift robot is very good at hurdling

and 11 had 5 laps =D

This is very exciting

[Brandon Holley]

11 + 25 ... gonna be a good match against 104 + 1279

[Nawaid Ladak]

click link below to open up the NJ regional directly

mms://a3.l1856956002.c18569.n.lm.akamaistream.net/D/3/18569/v0001/reflector:56002

[Jimmy Cao]

Holy... 1547 is a fast little one =D

[Joe Matt]

$@#$@#$@#$@# 25 is a good tosser, though i do see them getting a ball as a problem later on in the game. ditto with their whole auton strategy...

[Elgin Clock]

ctrl+C / ctrl+v this link into Windows Media Player / VLC / Real, etc. to get the NJ regional
mms://a3.l1856956002.c18569.n.lm.akamaistream.net/D/3/18569/v0001/reflector:56002
mms://a3.l1856956002.c18569.n.lm.akamaistream.net/D/3/18569/v0001/reflector:56002
thats the DIRECT link
Yeah, that didn't work for me. lol

The webcast is up and running. We had a couple issues earlier, but now is all well. It is difficult to orchestrate this stuff when I'm 1300+ miles away. :p So far, so good.

You can use http://nj.webcast.soap108.com/ which redirects to the proper stream url. Enjoy!

Finally.... The NASA link is broke.. this one Matt linked above works if you plug it in directly in Windows Media Player..

Just a heads up to everyone!

[Vikesrock]

Interesting to see 25 fail the one hurdle, looks like they either need a pretty good velocity or to be really close to the overpass to hurdle, may be interesting when pilups occur around their finish line.

[Tottanka]

25 was good.
turns out their strategy for picking up balls works great....
they had 1 bad shot though.

[Vince lau]

wow 1547 is fast... 7 laps
go waldo

[Bongle]

Haha, 1547 looks like it is barely bigger than its battery.

Wow, 25 is amazing. Though it was interesting to see them stopped by a slower robot in their runup.

[s_forbes]

Someone needs to give 25 a few pool noodles...

[Ricky Q.]

Are they not running the practice match schedule outlined in the FIRST manual? They might be behind and wanting to speed it up, I have just started watching.

From The Tournament:
The first five minutes of each practice match will start with a 15-second hybrid period,
followed by a “free-form” session, in which the ROBOTS may be exercised to evaluate
operational characteristics, gain driver experience, determine system robustness, etc.
During this five-minute period robots avoid robot-to-robot interaction.

(15 sec Hybrid, 4:45 Teleop)

The second five minutes of each practice match will be conducted as a “competition
match” with approximately two minutes for set up, two minutes and fifteen seconds of
regular game play (including operations), and one minute to clear the field.

(Normal Match)

[Mr. Lim]

Sweet 1547 =P

Waldo's speed and size will be good for 7+ laps a match, even in traffic!

[Vikesrock]

Are they not running the practice match schedule outlined in the FIRST manual? They might be behind and wanting to speed it up, I have just started watching.

From The Tournament:
The first five minutes of each practice match will start with a 15-second hybrid period,
followed by a “free-form” session, in which the ROBOTS may be exercised to evaluate
operational characteristics, gain driver experience, determine system robustness, etc.
During this five-minute period robots avoid robot-to-robot interaction.

(15 sec Hybrid, 4:45 Teleop)

The second five minutes of each practice match will be conducted as a “competition
match” with approximately two minutes for set up, two minutes and fifteen seconds of
regular game play (including operations), and one minute to clear the field.

(Normal Match)

Looks like they're just running 2 "competition matches" with the same teams.

[Tom Bottiglieri]

1547's drivers are great. 25 looks good, as usual. Should be easy to play keep away with them, though.

[Tottanka]

4 hurdles by 25, last one almost got placed on overpass.
awesome robot, awesome drivers, awesome Hybrid.

[JesseK]

Nice try 25, couldn't get it to stick on top at the end. Nice score.

[Nawaid Ladak]

i like it this way

[Tottanka]

the scissors bot is really god! just placed a ball on overpass

[Chris Marra]

25 seems to have alignment difficulties knocking balls off of the overpass, both during auto and teleop. I'm sure this is just programming and driver training, but it does show the flaw in the "nudging-a-ball-with-something-that-is-over-6-feet-tall" concept. That being said they ran two very impressive rounds, and their pickup method really shined.

But I was REALLY impressed by Waldo's drivers and the way their robot seemed to be handling the course. They got a solid 7-8, seem to be sliding around the corners pretty well, and managed to deal with traffic really well. A really strong showing for the strengths of RC car robots.

[BoyWithCape195]

It Died :(

[Fireworks 234]

Did the webcast just die on anybody else or was it just me?

[Joe Matt]

It Died :(

ditto

[Martino]

NO!!!! it just died on me!!! did it do that for anyone but me?

[Vince lau]

i think it died for everybody

[Bomberofdoom]

OMG! Just when i restarted to fix my WMP :(

[Fireworks 234]

NO!!!! it just died on me!!! did it do that for anyone but me?

Looks like we are all in the same boat

[Tottanka]

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooo

[Martino]

no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mr. Lim]

we all got pwn3d

[Jimmy Cao]

/quit

me <--- is sad

[ALIBI]

just when I thought I was going to have a good day (better day anyway), awe..........

[T3_1565]

lame I just got here too, watch the last match of 25, and it quits... I'm CURSED!!!!:( :( :(

[Matt Keller]

I just got off the phone with our guys up there... connection issue. They are sorting it out with the production team as I type this.

[hipsterjr]

NOoOOOOOOOoOOOOOoooOoooOOOOOooooooooooOO. whY?????????:eek:


Wait, its BACK!!:D yeah

[DanDon]

Quick! WEBCAST-MAN TO THE RESCUE!!!

pwease??

[Dan Richardson]

lame thats almost as bad as getting rick rolled.

[Bomberofdoom]

IT LIVES AGAIN!! :D

[BoyWithCape195]

Its back!

[ShaneP]

Back up ;)

[Martino]

YAY its back!!! :D

[DanDon]

yay webcast dudes and dudettes! thankies =D

[Tottanka]

wow
223 i really good at taking the ball from the overpass. maybe they should team up with 25!

[Daniel Collotte]

I just got off the phone with our guys up there... connection issue. They are sorting it out with the production team as I type this.

I have a name you know! :P

[Spikey]

Is it just me? Or are the same teams practicing over and over again. I have been looking for my team for the past hour (293) I have not seen em once, yet 25 has gone 4 times. Schedule be wacky.

[vhcook]

Is it just me? Or are the same teams practicing over and over again. I have been looking for my team for the past hour (293) I have not seen em once, yet 25 has gone 4 times. Schedule be wacky.

That's probably an artifact of the filler lane. If they've passed inspection, they could just be going around and around to get extra practice time.

[Daniel Collotte]

Is it just me? Or are the same teams practicing over and over again. I have been looking for my team for the past hour (293) I have not seen em once, yet 25 has gone 4 times. Schedule be wacky.

This year it seems fully inspected robots can take open practice spots, allowing those who've been done to practice more and more.

[Josh Fox]

any easy ways to get the webcast working on a mac?

[Joe Matt]

any easy ways to get the webcast working on a mac?

try VLC player, it's a plays-anything-ever-created player.

[Elgin Clock]

any easy ways to get the webcast working on a mac?

Trade it in for a plane ticket, and go to NJ. :D :rolleyes:

[Josh Fox]

try VLC player, it's a plays-anything-ever-created player.

i have tried vlc with no success...
maybe im doin gsomething wrong idk...

as far as plane ticket... that could work.... but with the price of gas to go to detroit airport im thinkin thats a no:rolleyes: :D

[Joe Matt]

i have tried vlc with no success...
maybe im doin gsomething wrong idk...

as far as plane ticket... that could work.... but with the price of gas to go to detroit airport im thinkin thats a no:rolleyes: :D

then try flip4wm plug in for quicktime, then open the feed in quicktime

[Spikey]

Make sure you have Flip4Mac installed it converts the Windows Media stream to quicktime. Thats what I am using.

And open Practice?? I like the idea, I can remember a couple of years when we would be the only team on the field for practice....

[David Guzman]

Does anybody know if 25 is playing again today?

I still have not seen them. :(

[Vikesrock]

25 is up right now, great collision avoidance to manage a ball + a lap in hybrid.

EDIT: drivers still need some practice though, just bounced a ball off of the overpass and backwards.

EDIT2: They seem to be playing very frequently by utilizing the filler line, you have to look for their robot and not their team number in the scoring system.

[Josh Fox]

do you guys have the link to the plug-in because i can't find it

[Tottanka]

wow! 24 hybrid points for 25!

[BoyWithCape195]

Clearly this song is not approved....

[Mr. Lim]

Clearly this song is not approved....

BWAAAHAAHHA... I was just about to say...

:D Shake that healthy what?

The original was better though...

Kudos to 25 for trying the diagonal hurdle!

[Vikesrock]

:eek: 25 just launched over the lane divider for a hurdle

[DanDon]

I believe I just spotted a very nice hurdle from quadrant 4 :yikes:.

[Tottanka]

oh my god!
25 just hurdled from another quarter of the field! amazing!

[jax1488]

whos the dj at nj? I WANT HIM AT EVERY COMPETITION:D

[Laaba 80]

oh my god!
25 just hurdled from another quarter of the field! amazing!

I just saw that too, that was awsome!
Joey

[BoyWithCape195]

whos the dj at nj? I WANT HIM AT EVERY COMPETITION:D

If it is someone actively selecting music, they should be fired after that one song they played. Very vulgar language and not slightly pleasant sounding at all...

[James1902]

I just saw that too, that was awsome!
Joey

i've been waiting for someone to do that:D Pretty sweet

P.S. Is anybody else getting a green screen for the first part of the match?