2009 Florida Regional

[David Guzman]

Team 1251 is very excited about the 2009 Florida Regional.

Here is the list of teams registered so far.

https://my.usfirst.org/myarea/index.lasso?page=teamlist&menu=false&event=FL&year=2009&event_type=FRC

Can't wait to compete with our friends from 25.

[ATannahill]

No one from Puerto Rico yet, hmm.

[David Guzman]

No one from Puerto Rico yet, hmm.

1144 is registered

[Michelle Celio]

No one from Puerto Rico yet, hmm.
1144 is registered for the Regional. They are from Puerto Rico. However no sign of the 9 rookies from 2008 registering. It is still very early in the process. Give them time :)

It is still up in the air wether or not I will be attending the regional this year. Florida Regional was my first event as a FIRSTer and I have not missed it since 2006. :(

[James1902]

woot!! 1902 will be there and we're already pumped!!

[Pat Arnold]

woot!! 1902 will be there and we're already pumped!!

When is 1902 not up for anything? Bacon is amazing! Love your spirit.

Looks like FL teams are registering quickly & the field will be full of talented competitors. Its great seeing teams like 103, 25 & 1144 making the trip & its worth noting that the arena/facility at UCF just keeps getting better.

Team 1557: 12 Volt Bolt is set to go & are busy settling into their new "robot clubhouse" in Eustis. Can't wait to hear what this year's challenge will involve.

[gorrilla]

the new team we helped start is registered as 2797 from east ridge high school in clermont florida there still working on a name though

[Dan Richardson]

the new team we helped start is registered as 2797 from east ridge high school in clermont florida there still working on a name though

Try a random name generator, I've heard they work pretty well for FIRST team names :-)

I excited for the regional, its always a blast and hyper competitive.

[Barry Bonzack]

Can we have our game hint already? I'm ready to get 2009 underway!

[typharn91]

yeah barry were all exicted for the season to start already and to find out what the game will incorperate this year

I'm if wondering anyone that's going to the Florida regional wants to trade shirts with a nice lad on spam if so please private message me

[roboticsrocks]

Team 1592 will also be attending the Florida Regional as we do every year.
We are also very excited for the new year, I mean what team isn't? :D

[techtiger1]

After seeing all the Fl teams again at TNT and the spirit of competition, I am definitely ready for a new game and the 09' Fl regional. Also with great visitors such as 103 and 25 coming down for the chaos it should be fun. Now back to learning about the cRIO....

-Drew

[wendymom]

YOU ARE INVITED to the Unofficial Team Social for the Florida Regional to be held on Wednesday March 11th at Bubbalous Bar-B-Que hosted by Exploding Bacon.

Doors open at 7pm and close at 9ish

The cost is $12.00 per person which includes Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Roll, Cole Slaw, Drink and Dessert. I have heard rumors that there may be a Bacon Explosion or two as well.

This also includes all the fun activites that Bacon can come up with.

If you are attending you need to email me at popvideo@earthlink.net and let me know.

All checks should be made out to 4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics.

OINK OINK BOOM

[George1902]

What time does it start? What's the address of the Bubbalous?

I should get into town Wednesday afternoon, and I'd love to "pig" out with you guys!

[James1902]

What's the address of the Bubbalous?
I don't know the adress but it's right by the college off of Alafaya, give one of us a call and we'll get you there George

on a semi related note

T-8 days and counting ANYONE EXCITED???

[David Guzman]

South east intersection of Challenger Pkwy and Alafaya Trl.

Challenger is the first light north of Colonial Dr. (50)

I'll definitely be there, the food at that place is so good. :rolleyes:

[EricS-Team180]

RATS! SPAM won't be there 'til Thursday AM :(

[Jreed129]

does anyone know if this is going to be webcast? i check on:
http://www.firstwiki.net/index.php/2009_Webcasts

but it doesn't look like anything yet

[Libby K]

So, I'll be in Disney that weekend for my school's senior trip, but unfortunately we can't leave Disney property to check out the regional.

HOWEVER, if any FIRSTers feel like setting up an expedition into the park, let me know! :)

[AlexD744]

So, I'll be in Disney that weekend for my school's senior trip, but unfortunately we can't leave Disney property to check out the regional.

HOWEVER, if any FIRSTers feel like setting up an expedition into the park, let me know! :)

Wow! OUr school gets a senior trip at the end of the year in April. (But they don't have to come back when it's over) so ... I guess that's why ours is late. I can't wait to be a senior. O and it's against school rules for me to leave stadium/hotel.

[Jetweb]

does anyone know if this is going to be webcast? i check on:
http://www.firstwiki.net/index.php/2009_Webcasts

but it doesn't look like anything yet

It is being webcast by NASA, it will be up on there website sometime next week I'm sure.

[Dan Richardson]

YOU ARE INVITED to the Unofficial Team Social for the Florida Regional to be held on Wednesday March 11th at Bubbalous Bar-B-Que hosted by Exploding Bacon.

Doors open at 7pm and close at 9ish

The cost is $12.00 per person which includes Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Roll, Cole Slaw, Drink and Dessert. I have heard rumors that there may be a Bacon Explosion or two as well.

This also includes all the fun activites that Bacon can come up with.

If you are attending you need to email me at popvideo@earthlink.net and let me know.

All checks should be made out to 4-H Exploding Bacon Robotics.

OINK OINK BOOM

Rumor has it DJ Cheesewiz will be spitting fly beats and mad mashups all night long as well!

I <3 BBQ

In other news rumor has it that the regional will be on Nasa TV again this year, thats always a lot of fun.

[JaneYoung]

Is there another rumor that there is a shuttle launch scheduled for Thursday? How many regionals can boast that? Will folks be able to hear it?

[Dan Richardson]

Is there another rumor that there is a shuttle launch scheduled for Thursday? How many regionals can boast that? Will folks be able to hear it?

No, but you can sure as heck see it!

[wendymom]

Is there another rumor that there is a shuttle launch scheduled for Thursday? How many regionals can boast that? Will folks be able to hear it?


We like to make everyone feel special.....

I wonder if Dave somehow arranged that?

[JaneYoung]

If he did, I hope he arranged for those awesome NASA volunteers to stay close to the regional and not shuttle off somewhere.

edit: ok, ok, I admit it - that is a bad pun.

[writchie]

Is there another rumor that there is a shuttle launch scheduled for Thursday? How many regionals can boast that? Will folks be able to hear it?

Yes you can hear it. But the sound will be delayed by about 3 minutes. Most people miss the sound because it's often out of sight by then (unless it's night). We always hear the sound in Daytona (50 miles from the pad) and the UCF campus is about 35 miles from the pad.

[gorrilla]

Yes you can hear it. But the sound will be delayed by about 3 minutes. Most people miss the sound because it's often out of sight by then (unless it's night). We always hear the sound in Daytona (50 miles from the pad) and the UCF campus is about 35 miles from the pad.


Ive' havent heard the sound in the past 5-6 launches(although I can see the launch)

And if they dident close off Playalinda Beach-I'd be out there surfing when the shuttle goes off:P

[writchie]

Ive' havent heard the sound in the past 5-6 launches(although I can see the launch)

And if they dident close off Playalinda Beach-I'd be out there surfing when the shuttle goes off:P

Oh I forgot. To hear the sound you have to remove the i-pod earphones from your ears ;) and then you can hear it only if there hasn't been been permanent damage to the low frequency range from too much loud music.

Seriously, the background noise level makes a big difference. And the roar probably travels quite a bit better over water.

[bigbeezy]

sometimes its hard for us to even hear (we live within 10 miles of the pads :p ) depends on cloud cover and winds. That'll be the second year in a row FIRST arranged a shuttle launch near the Florida Regional. Last year it was a night launch like the Wednesday before. (I just slept through it, seen enough of them its not worth staying up till 3 am). But I would seriously recommend if you've never seen a night launch go to one before the shuttles are retired, it is probably one of the sweetest things I’ve ever seen.

If there is a launch around the time of Florida, I apologize in advance since most likely it will be delayed. One of the few launches that I can think of that surprisingly went off on schedule opened my graduation http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67922

[Cooley744]

just thought i'd say, IM SO VERY EXCITED FOR COMPETITION!

[gorrilla]

Also, I cant wait to play with 1345 and 744 Again!!

[typharn91]

hey can anyone give the site that it will be webacasted off of so we can get it unblocked at school

[Warren Boudreau]

Currently, it isn't planned to be webcasted. Maybe if the shuttle launch gets pushed back again.....hmmmm.

[ras103]

Team 103 is excited and ready to compete at the Florida Regional this year. We find it hard to believe that it is only one week away! Good luck to everyone, we'll see you there! :)

[wsansewjs]

Expect me to be there as a first time FIRST volunteer! I will be rooting for my Team 86, and lots of others I am looking forward to including 233, 1251, 79, 179, 180, 744, 1902 (om nom nom :P), and many more to make new friends and share the moment!

MAY THE FLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORIDA Regional rumble!

-Josh Simpson

[Nawaid Ladak]

can't wait for this event

i had the choice bewteen traveling to Dallas or this, and i choose this
this will be my sixth year attending this regional. I can't wait to see all the great teams like 25, 103, 233, 180, 108, and 1902.

i'll be cheering on one of my teams: (the only one that hasn't folded) 945

[AlexD744]

I'm soooo excited. This regional will be amazing, and I can't wait to meet all the great and the rookies. (because I'm a rookie to the team.:o ) Also, what time will the launch be, I've never seen one and am excited.:D But if it's the middle of the regional I'm not sure I can.:( I wonder how many more smiley's I could fir into one post?:confused:

See ya there!!!!!!!!

[JaneYoung]

I wonder how many more smiley's I could fir into one post?



I think 5 all total.

Let's see: :ahh: :ahh: :ahh: :ahh: :D

If you try to use more, you get a very nice message that states that 5 is the limit. I had to remove yours in the quote or it was counted as the 5th one, allowing me only 4. At least that's what I think happened. Jane + smileys = nuts.

Good luck to you!

[AlexD744]

I think 5 all total.

Let's see:

If you try to use more, you get a very nice message that states that 5 is the limit. I had to remove yours in the quote or it was counted as the 5th one, allowing me only 4. At least that's what I think happened. Jane + smileys = nuts.

Good luck to you!

I didn't hink there was actually a limit.:eek: Eventually, I'll write a huge post and have to erase my emotions.:( But life goes on.:)

I also wanted to know if anyone knows how big the practice area would be. I was told in the past it was outside and very small. However, what if a few teams brought 1-2 peices of regolith to help test autonomous', etc. Maybe even a team or two bring a trailer. Just thinking.:rolleyes: It might help out some teams. (Even us;) )

That's 5 YAY!!!! (I had to delete your's too (sticking out tounge (my 6th))) (now i'm overloading on parenthesis)

[ATannahill]

According to the regional website the practice field is 15 feet by 30 feet but I don't know what part is regolith or carpet.

p.s. the last post before this that does not have smileys is four posts back.

[Barry Bonzack]

FYI to all that will be in the Central Florida area on Wednesday night (preferably at the 1902 bbq)

NASA is planning on Launching the Shuttle (http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20090305/NEWS02/903050320/1007/news02) 9:20 pm

[AlexD744]

FYI to all that will be in the Central Florida area on Wednesday night (preferably at the 1902 bbq)

NASA is planning on Launching the Shuttle (http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20090305/NEWS02/903050320/1007/news02) 9:20 pm

Thank You. I'm extremely excited:D . And if it runs late I don't think I'll go to bed until I see it.:p . O and I'm excited for the regional too. :D :) :D

[gorrilla]

:mad: only 3 more days.......




I hate the period between ship and competition

beacause you start douting your robots capabillities

[Kruuzr]

Hi all...
I'm a mentor on team 1922 (Hopkinton, Weare, Henniker NH) and I'm just saying that I'm sad and jealous that I won't be able to make the trip to the Orlando regional with the rest of my team. They are one of THREE NH teams heading to the competition!!! Considering that I still have 3 feet of snow on my back deck, I could really use the change of scenery. Add to that the shuttle launch, and that's going to be one spectacular time. Good luck to all the teams and have a great time.

Steve C.

[JesseK]

This will be sweet, the first launch I've ever seen! We're looking forward to the BBQ and the event!

[Jim E]

I'm bummed that 1902 is having the BBQ on Wednesday. 1523 won't be there till Thursday.

I guess I just have to watch the Shuttle launch from outside my front door. It's not as dramatic being 200 mi away, but still an awesome sight.

This Florida Regional is going to be something else with the new pit area. It will soon rise to Super Regional status.

[miketwalker]

I have to say I'm pretty excited about this year's event, even more then usual. When we did the venue walkthrough a few months back I was really excited seeing how the pits and field will work this year... I think having the 2 buildings is almost going to be a reward for the mentors that survived the Florida Regional "Dark Ages" (also known as pit tent city).

I'm really glad Wendy was able to put together a social for teams, it's been ashame we haven't been able to have one for a few years and I think it's definitely going to be a good time. I just hope we're done setting up in time so I can be over there Oinking a bit before Thursday. Can't wait to see everyone again, I have a feeling you will all be in for a treat once we get settled in Thursday.

[Doug Leppard]

Does anyone know if there will be a time on Thursday to take your robot on the field to calibrate the camera for the lighting on the field?

[miketwalker]

Does anyone know if there will be a time on Thursday to take your robot on the field to calibrate the camera for the lighting on the field?

I intend to bring this up during our rollout meeting Wednesday. We'll let teams know what we come up with Thursday morning.

For those looking for initial articles they can show to school representatives and all about the event in an official capacity one of the first news articles is up for the event now at http://news.ucf.edu/UCFnews/index?page=article&id=002400410133cccfb011fd899639b007dc3&subject_id=0024004102975ad83011b2b83251c08df I will try to post links to articles that come out during and after the event once the event is over. Good luck everybody!

-Mike Walker

[khr1stian]

anybody that is going want to trade shirts?
pm me:D

[gorrilla]

I wish I could make it on wensday.....school:mad:


try not to have to much fun:P

[wendymom]

I'm bummed that 1902 is having the BBQ on Wednesday. 1523 won't be there till Thursday.

I guess I just have to watch the Shuttle launch from outside my front door. It's not as dramatic being 200 mi away, but still an awesome sight.

This Florida Regional is going to be something else with the new pit area. It will soon rise to Super Regional status.

I know, I"m sorry. A lot of the Florida teams don't come up till Thurs. This gives the teams that come in from far away something to do on Wednesday night. Bacon is to busy on Thurs to throw a party....sorry

[Jim E]

No apology required.

Good luck this year. I was shocked that 968 was shut down in San Diego.That was a crazy match.

I plan on eating at that restaurant several times this season. It's my favorite.

[nuggetsyl]

Well my team is getting ready to head over to the airport. We are really excited to play in Florida regional. And we hope the launch will still go off at 940. I cant wait to compete with all the great robots there. Us the aka moving hockey goal will have a new look hope you guys like. Lets see what 6 pound of lexan will do.;)

shaun

[Warren Boudreau]

Woo Hoo!!!!!! I see that NASA is webcasting the regional!!! Thank you whoever is responsible for getting that in place.

[bobwrit]

Unfortunately, NASA scrubbed the launch for today. They might try again tomorrow though.

[Gabe Salas Jr.]

Unfortunately, NASA scrubbed the launch for today. They might try again tomorrow though.

Yeah as mentioned in this thread (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=75726). Hopefully the hydrogen leak on the external tank isn't serious enough in which it will allow everyone coming to this regional to get a chance to see a launch.

I have to say I'm pretty excited about this year's event, even more then usual. When we did the venue walkthrough a few months back I was really excited seeing how the pits and field will work this year... I think having the 2 buildings is almost going to be a reward for the mentors that survived the Florida Regional "Dark Ages" (also known as pit tent city).

I'm really glad Wendy was able to put together a social for teams, it's been ashame we haven't been able to have one for a few years and I think it's definitely going to be a good time. I just hope we're done setting up in time so I can be over there Oinking a bit before Thursday. Can't wait to see everyone again, I have a feeling you will all be in for a treat once we get settled in Thursday.

Share the same feelings, Mike. Really excited about this year.

[Kruuzr]

Woo Hoo!!!!!! I see that NASA is webcasting the regional!!! Thank you whoever is responsible for getting that in place.

Where did you see that? It's not on the NASA TV schedule.

[James1902]

G.O.O.D M.O.R.N.I.N.G GOOD MORNING HEY HEY GOOD MORNING!

[Gabe Salas Jr.]

Where did you see that? It's not on the NASA TV schedule.

Usually webcasts for regionals are troubleshooting on Thursdays. Go here to view (http://robotics.nasa.gov/events/2009_frcwebcasts.php).

[FL_Scoring]

Florida's turning out to be as tough as always!

We've got the entire scoring table here reporting to you live from the Florida Regional.

This is who is here:
Brian Camp
Michelle Celio
George Wallace
Eric Grann
Ken Gardner
Kelly Powell
Dan Richardson
Barry Bonzack

And many others! :)

[Koko Ed]

Florida's turning out to be as tough as always!

We've got the entire scoring table here reporting to you live from the Florida Regional.

This is who is here:
Brian Camp
Michelle Celio
George Wallace
Eric Grann
Ken Gardner
Kelly Powell
Dan Richardson
Barry Bonzack

And many others! :)

and Koko Ed on the other side of the field keeping the blue alliance in line!

[FL_Scoring]

How could we have forgotten Koko Ed?!?!

Finished Friday morning only a few minutes behind. We choose an aggressive schedule to give all the teams 9 matches, but it looks like we'll be able to pull it off.

So far the high score of the day is 119 by Teams 168, 79, 2383.

[Elgin Clock]

That's the first time I ever heard a "clean" version of Hot 'N Cold by Katy Perry. lol Didn't drop the B bomb in it. HA!
/random

[Lowfategg]

I am liking 103's new bucket, looks a lot like another robot I know.... :rolleyes:

[Bongle]

Predictions for tomorrow at noon, from my OPRNet program.

W L T QP RS MP
0 Ranking 103 9 0 0 18 47 104
1 Ranking 25 8 1 0 16 48 93
2 Ranking 1144 8 1 0 16 47 98
3 Ranking 79 8 1 0 16 44 120
4 Ranking 744 7 1 1 15 42 120
5 Ranking 501 7 2 0 14 38 107
6 Ranking 179 6 2 1 13 55 87
7 Ranking 1341 6 3 0 12 46 86
8 Ranking 1876 6 3 0 12 45 72
9 Ranking 2152 6 3 0 12 44 102
10 Ranking 665 6 3 0 12 43 98
11 Ranking 238 6 3 0 12 41 90
12 Ranking 2564 6 3 0 12 40 82
13 Ranking 2422 6 3 0 12 40 98
14 Ranking 945 6 3 0 12 36 88
15 Ranking 1649 5 3 1 11 38 107
16 Ranking 1616 5 4 0 10 49 68
17 Ranking 168 5 4 0 10 47 76
18 Ranking 2885 5 4 0 10 47 89
19 Ranking 2569 5 4 0 10 46 104
20 Ranking 233 5 4 0 10 46 107
21 Ranking 1875 5 4 0 10 44 89
22 Ranking 1557 5 4 0 10 41 87
23 Ranking 408 5 4 0 10 40 84
24 Ranking 1889 5 4 0 10 37 90
25 Ranking 180 5 4 0 10 37 102
26 Ranking 2383 4 4 1 9 41 72
27 Ranking 425 4 5 0 8 53 104
28 Ranking 108 4 5 0 8 43 92
29 Ranking 2425 4 5 0 8 38 88
30 Ranking 1592 4 5 0 8 37 88
31 Ranking 1902 4 5 0 8 37 81
32 Ranking 1345 4 5 0 8 37 60
33 Ranking 1523 4 5 0 8 36 88
34 Ranking 1251 3 5 1 7 48 82
35 Ranking 1922 3 5 1 7 37 80
36 Ranking 2023 3 6 0 6 46 120
37 Ranking 21 3 6 0 6 38 78
38 Ranking 2916 3 6 0 6 38 90
39 Ranking 2797 3 6 0 6 35 78
40 Ranking 1029 3 6 0 6 34 53
41 Ranking 2757 2 6 1 5 45 56
42 Ranking 2884 2 6 1 5 42 75
43 Ranking 1885 2 6 1 5 35 85
44 Ranking 86 2 6 1 5 34 93
45 Ranking 1390 2 7 0 4 43 81
46 Ranking 1612 2 7 0 4 39 59
47 Ranking 1543 2 7 0 4 36 66
48 Ranking 59 2 7 0 4 31 92
49 Ranking 386 1 7 1 3 37 56
50 Ranking 1284 1 7 1 3 35 56
51 Ranking 801 1 8 0 2 38 62

[JesseK]

Hmm, here's the raw data ... my predictions are slightly off...

OPR
01. Team 0103 W:6 L:0 OPR:55.36 DPR:7.23 PMR:48.14
02. Team 0744 W:5 L:0 OPR:47.39 DPR:1.59 PMR:45.80
03. Team 0179 W:4 L:1 OPR:39.64 DPR:17.90 PMR:21.74
04. Team 0079 W:5 L:1 OPR:39.54 DPR:19.71 PMR:19.83
05. Team 1144 W:6 L:0 OPR:35.73 DPR:22.84 PMR:12.89
06. Team 0025 W:6 L:1 OPR:31.99 DPR:18.69 PMR:13.31
07. Team 0238 W:4 L:3 OPR:29.08 DPR:28.98 PMR:0.10
08. Team 1649 W:4 L:2 OPR:28.23 DPR:0.57 PMR:27.66
09. Team 0501 W:4 L:2 OPR:27.93 DPR:20.29 PMR:7.64
10. Team 0233 W:3 L:3 OPR:27.52 DPR:17.12 PMR:10.39

CCWM
01. Team 0103 W:6 L:0 OPR:55.36 DPR:7.23 PMR:48.14
02. Team 0744 W:5 L:0 OPR:47.39 DPR:1.59 PMR:45.80
03. Team 1649 W:4 L:2 OPR:28.23 DPR:0.57 PMR:27.66
04. Team 0665 W:4 L:2 OPR:25.22 DPR:1.55 PMR:23.67
05. Team 2383 W:3 L:2 OPR:27.25 DPR:4.36 PMR:22.89
06. Team 1523 W:2 L:5 OPR:19.04 DPR:-3.46 PMR:22.50
07. Team 0179 W:4 L:1 OPR:39.64 DPR:17.90 PMR:21.74
08. Team 2152 W:4 L:2 OPR:22.14 DPR:1.28 PMR:20.86
09. Team 0079 W:5 L:1 OPR:39.54 DPR:19.71 PMR:19.83
10. Team 0025 W:6 L:1 OPR:31.99 DPR:18.69 PMR:13.31

Other than a on our own alliance scoring 20 points in our trailer, this has been a very smooth regional. There's way too much room for human intervention and error in this game :rolleyes:

[Greg Peshek]

I put together all of Bongle's DPR, OPR and PMR stats for anyone who is interested for scouting/ picking etc. Disclaimer..none of this is my work, it is all Bongle's, I just stuck in in list form. So here you go.

The +/- is simply the OPR minus the DPR. It may or may not actually be useful (or correct!).
PMR:
744 – 25.6167
79 – 29.3
103 – 23.65
1649 – 19.2551
25 – 15.1272
179 – 13.334
1144 – 12.56
2383 – 11.81
2885 – 8.79
501 – 7.515
2425 – 7.147
665 – 7.09
168 – 6.814
108 – 5.26
233 – 5.26
2152 – 4.9168
180 – 4.799
945 – 4.67
1592 – 2.51
2569 – 2.088
2884 – 1.60
1875 – 1.545
1523 – 1.32
1889 – 1.21
1390 – 1.087
59 - 1.03
1922 - .609
2564 - .23
238 - -.3
408 - -1.89
1251 - -1.98
2023 - -3.1
2422 - -4.07
2797 - -5.15
425 - --5.36
1345 - -5.76
21 - -5.9
1876 - -6.5
386 - -7.8
1885 - -8.12
1616- -8.23
1557- -8.47
1902 - -8.47
1341 - -9.9
1284 - -12
2757 - -12.07
1543 - -12.59
2916 - -13.0
801 - -14.11
1612 - -14.5
86 - -16.6
1029 - -36



A high OPR might indicate:
-A robot that is very effective at getting balls into enemy trailers
-A HP that is very effective at getting balls into enemy trailers
-A robot that does the grunt-work at supplying empty cells so that its alliance can always score a couple super-cells
-Any robot that just 'greases the wheels' of its alliance, resulting in higher scores

A low OPR (yes, it can even be negative) might indicate:
-An otherwise good robot that takes a lot of penalties
-A robot that simply doesn't score much
-A robot impedes its alliance-partner's progress at scoring
79 – 31.9
103 – 29.9
25 – 28.5
744 – 28.17
1649 – 26.6
1144 – 25.16
238 – 24.9
179 – 23.9
2838 – 18.3
168 – 16.549
2564 – 16.9
180 – 16.549
1390 – 16.5
233 – 16.5
2885 – 16.3
501 – 16.59
1345 – 14.96
108 – 14.89
425 – 14.8
2422 – 14.77
1875 – 13.6
1592 – 12.9
945 – 12.42
1523 – 11.8
2884 – 11.29
1251 – 10.6
21 – 10.39
665 – 10.2
1616 – 10.16
2152 – 9.27
2425 – 9.71
1922 – 9.39
2023 – 9.16
2569 – 8.89
2757 – 8.79
1341 – 8.74
59 – 8.73
1612 – 8.47
1902 – 8.35
386 – 7.6
801 – 6.49
408 – 6.25 –
2797 – 5.98
1876 – 5.77
1543 – 5.306
1557 – 5.3
1885 -4.35
1889 – 2.9
1284 - -.09
86 - -.89
2916 - -1.91
1029 - -4.523


A high DPR might indicate:
-No-shows or broken robots that spend whole matches with a stopped trailer, thus getting filled up
-Robots that tend to get into positions where they get scored on
-Robots that tend to get their alliance partners into positions where they get scored on
-Robots with no auto mode
-Generally, high DPR means low mobility. It is a robot that gets scored on a lot.

A low DPR might indicate:
-A mobile robot that can effectively keep its trailer out of trouble
-A lucky robot
1029 - 31.5
238 - 25.2
1612 – 23
2757 – 20.86
1345 – 20.7
801 – 20.6
425 – 20.1
2422 – 18.8
1341 – 18.66
1616 – 18.4
1543 – 18.26
1902 – 16.8
2564 – 16.68
21 – 16.3
86 – 15.7
1390 – 15.45
386 – 15.43
1557 – 13.77
1144 – 13.6
25 – 13.3
1251 – 12.66
1885 – 12.47
1876 – 12.35
2023 – 12.28
1875 – 12.11
1284 – 11.9
180 – 11.7
233 – 11.2
2797 – 11.13
168 – 11.1
2916 – 11.09
179 – 10.6
1523 – 10.48
1592 – 10.45
2884 – 9.69
108 – 9.26
1922 – 8.73
408 – 8.14
501 – 8.07
945 – 7.74
59 – 7.69
2885 – 7.53
1649 – 7.36
2569 – 6.8
79 – 6.67
103 – 6.32
2383 – 6.29
2152 – 4.811
665 – 3.109
2425 – 2.56
744 – 2.557
1889 – 1.72

[vic burg]

Don't know if it was said yet, but the launch (if my sources - i.e. Barry - are correct) is to happen Sunday now. And yes, we are on NASA tv!!!! wo0t!
/subject change/ My mom keeps calling to ask, oh is that you!? Right when the match is ending and I have to reset the field..... le sigh.
/subject change/ In other news, I already have about 250 photos from the regional, and will be posting them on Facebook (if anyone cares to know).
/subject change/ I stand by my question from before though. (Please no one be offended by this) Is it that hard of a concept that, if you are on the Blue Alliance, that you would hook up to a blue trailer? (/subject change I'm calling them modules because it sounds more like a space term/object)
/subject change/ Is this happening to any other field resetters: I see orbit balls when I close my eyes.....
Okay, I'm done with my random thoughts for today.
I will be off to help the Philadelphia Regional, now (well, figuratively because I can't afford that trip right now).
:D

[TheFuhr]

Good luck team 665!

[killerofkiller]

Congrats to 233 and 179!

[gorrilla]

Congrats to 233 and 179!


i cant belive they pulled it off again........

we got chairmans:D


big thanks to 945 and 1902

!!!!!!!!!!12voltexplodingbananas!!!!!!!!!

[vic burg]

Even though I was a volunteer too, I would like to thank all of the other volunteers for helping pull this off. The regional seemed much grander than before. Many good memories were made.
Congrats to 233, 179, and 1649 as well - you guys were GREAT!
Also, I would really like to thank the Plemmons family for putting up with me for almost a week! You guys are great (as well as other Bacon families) and well, all of Exploding Bacon actually, is awesome.
This may very well be my last Florida Regional but, it was a great one, and I will never forget it. :D
Thanks everyone!

[bigbeezy]

Congrats to 233 and 179!


um... so i guess 1649 didnt do anything then...

1649 (EMS) has an outstanding robot and put up some incredible scores. Without them their alliance wouldn't have made it out of the quarters.

Congrats 179, 1649 and 233. The Finals were amazing. 744, 79 and 1251 you all put up one heck of a fight.

Good luck to all in future regionals and I hope to see you in ATL

[swamp_child]

Oh man, im still coming down off the adrenaline high. Im so happy that our alliance won, and it really was the alliance and specifically our team work that won us this competition. This regional was tough, and I think we had a good 4 or 5 alliances, tat easily could have won almost any other regional. ill post more later once I sleep and collect my thought but I want to do my thanks now.

Thanks to 233, with out your defense we could not have pulled out that last match. Weird huh, we picked you guys for defense its usually the other way around. anyways Im glad i got to win with you guys, I wouldn't want it any other way.

But I think we can all agree that the real thanks goes to team 1649. You guys built a really impressive bot, I love that thing. You played so well, and executed perfectly on our strategies. It was amazing watching you guys ninja around the field and just pop out of no where with 10-20 balls and just spit them all out into the trailer. Frankly I'm amazed you guys were still around when you got to us. Hopefully we can get to work again at nationals. I know if I get the chance to I would love it.

Also I love that this year the finals was all native teams, we showed those out of state teams that you cant just show up to Fl and expect to walk out with gold on your neck, it's just not going to happen.

[Spylake]

um... so i guess 1649 didn't do anything then...

1649 (EMS) has an outstanding robot and put up some incredible scores. Without them their alliance wouldn't have made it out of the quarters.

Congrats 179, 1649 and 233. The Finals were amazing. 744, 79 and 1251 you all put up one heck of a fight.

Good luck to all in future regionals and I hope to see you in ATL

Yup. We were the potted plant hiding in the corner trying not to get noticed.

Thanks for the kind comments.

[Spylake]

Oh man, im still coming down off the adrenaline high. Im so happy that our alliance won, and it really was the alliance and specifically our team work that won us this competition. This regional was tough, and I think we had a good 4 or 5 alliances, tat easily could have won almost any other regional. ill post more later once I sleep and collect my thought but I want to do my thanks now.

Thanks to 233, with out your defense we could not have pulled out that last match. Weird huh, we picked you guys for defense its usually the other way around. anyways Im glad i got to win with you guys, I wouldn't want it any other way.

But I think we can all agree that the real thanks goes to team 1649. You guys built a really impressive bot, I love that thing. You played so well, and executed perfectly on our strategies. It was amazing watching you guys ninja around the field and just pop out of no where with 10-20 balls and just spit them all out into the trailer. Frankly I'm amazed you guys were still around when you got to us. Hopefully we can get to work again at nationals. I know if I get the chance to I would love it.

Also I love that this year the finals was all native teams, we showed those out of state teams that you cant just show up to Fl and expect to walk out with gold on your neck, it's just not going to happen.


There really was a synergy in the alliance and while we appreciate your praise, it is we that want to thank Swamp Thing for seeing our potential and placing your trust in us.

We also want to congratulate 79 Krunch 744 Shark Attack and 1251 Tech Tigers. Your robots were outstanding and you played with class and smarts. It was our honor to share the field with such worthy opponents

[Pat Arnold]

Congratulations to the Fla. Regional winning alliance: Teams 179, 233 & 1649.

179: You finally broke that 2nd place curse! Fantastic robot, strategizing & play. You are a force every year & a determined competitor.

233: When I saw all those parts on Thurs. I foolishly doubted you. Absolutely amazing persistence & hard work. I couldn't stop admiring your bot's appearance & ultimate manuverability (your CD teaser was very appropriate).

1649: An outstanding team since your strong rookie year. Even when your dumper was still under development, your robot stood out at Robot Ruckus preship scrimmage. You were invaluable to the alliance.

Every team who competed have much to be proud of. It was an honor meeting so many out of state teams who kept the competition intense & enjoyed some Fla. sunshine.

The volunteers, refs, safety inspectors, judges and arena personel were wonderful. Thank-you to all for making this competition such a well run, wonderful event.

[vic burg]

um... so i guess 1649 didnt do anything then...

1649 (EMS) has an outstanding robot and put up some incredible scores. Without them their alliance wouldn't have made it out of the quarters.

Congrats 179, 1649 and 233. The Finals were amazing. 744, 79 and 1251 you all put up one heck of a fight.

Good luck to all in future regionals and I hope to see you in ATL

Yes, the finals were AMAZING! (Reminded me a little of TNT, though ;))

[Salbert]

Major congrats to team 1557, 12 Volt Bolt, for winning the Chairman's Award. It was their 1st year submitting a Chairman's Essay. In addition to winning the Chairman's Award, MARS awarded them the Best Button Award for their button defining FIRST as "Fostering Insanity & Restlessness in Students and Teachers." 12 Volt Bolt is Mega Awesome.

Congrats to Swamp 179 for being seeded 7th, winning, and picking great partners.

Congrats to 233, Pink Team, for winning the Regional and Engineering Inspiration, just like last year.

The final matches between 79, 744, 1144 and 179, 1649, and 233 were amazing in that the first two matches were extremely lopsided victories, but the last match was so close.

[gorrilla]

Major congrats to team 1557, 12 Volt Bolt, for winning the Chairman's Award. It was their 1st year submitting a Chairman's Essay. In addition to winning the Chairman's Award, MARS awarded them the Best Button Award for their button defining FIRST as "Fostering Insanity & Restlessness in Students and Teachers." 12 Volt Bolt is Mega Awesome.



No, MARS is mega awsome for letting us steal Pat and Arron;)

[Salbert]

No, MARS is mega awsome for letting us steal Pat and Arron;)

They are great mentors, perhaps future Woodie Flowers candidates?

[Michelle Celio]

Gah, I got 10 hours of sleep and I still feel tired.

Thanks are in order:

Mike Walker and Sarah Plemmons for being the best VC's a girl could ask for.

To our head ref, Jennifer, even though I didn't get to work with you as a ref I saw how you interacted with the other refs and students, you did a truly amazing job.

To our FTA who's name always escapes me, you did a great job and good luck following the field to the next regional and the championships.

To all the field reset volunteers - ya'll did an awesome job of keeping us on time. :) Thanks for talking to me during matches and stuff. Kept my job a little more interesting.

To Dennis - Thanks for keeping the field under control, and trying to keep us on schedule it is much appreciated, an hour and a half drive home everyday is easier when we're not getting out of there at 8m.

To the Sync Light Dancers - AKA The Game Announcers + MC + Some people at the scoring table, that was awesome. Sorry I wouldn't do it with you when the web cast was pointed at you guys :)

Thanks to everyone at 1902 for letting me crash the 1902 party it was tons of fun!

I'm sure I'm forgetting some people but I'm still beat. So thanks to everyone I may have missed.

I hope to get the pictures uploaded processed and posted before next weekend. I'll post links when they are all available for viewing.

[gorrilla]

They are great mentors, perhaps future Woodie Flowers candidates?

maybe.........next year:confused: ....


lol..... one of your mentors came over to our pit and was like "show me this amazing Arron Arnold creation"

[JonellGregor]

Congrats to 179, 1649 and 233!!
You guys did amazing.
Those last matches were intense.

[Kit Gerhart]

um... so i guess 1649 didnt do anything then...

1649 (EMS) has an outstanding robot and put up some incredible scores. Without them their alliance wouldn't have made it out of the quarters.

Congrats 179, 1649 and 233. The Finals were amazing. 744, 79 and 1251 you all put up one heck of a fight.

Good luck to all in future regionals and I hope to see you in ATL
We wish to thank Swamp for picking us. We were very fortunate to "ride the coat tails" of 179 and 1649 to the victory. This was a different position than we usually have on an alliance, but hey, it still counts as a victory. To be honest, we didn't demonstrate much to gain the confidence you guys had to invite us onto your alliance. Swamp and EMS, you both have great robots and great teams. We hope to have more of a "scoring machine" by Denver and Atlanta, but for now, we're glad we were able to provide enough "defensive driving" and skillful ball throwing to help the alliance win.

[ATannahill]

This was a great regional like always, I enjoyed seeing the great teams and great robots you always can expect here. Congratulations to all award winners including 179, 233, and 1649. I hope you all rest up today. Good luck in Atlanta.

[AlexD744]

This regional was really amazing! Congrats to 179, 1649, and 233. Thank You to 79 KRUNCH and 1251 Tech Tigers. You were such amazing parters and we worked so well together. The tenative score was so close I thought it would be a tie (because it always is when we're in the finals) i was seriously wondering why the robots were being taken off of the field.

[Koko Ed]

While I'm sitting here in the airport waiting for my flight home I just want to take the time to thank the Austin family for inviting me into their home and allowing me to spend a week being a part of the family.
It was a wonderful experience hanging out with Exploding Bacon and made me appreciate them all the more. They are truly a gracious and awesome team.
The regional itself was terrific and has done the n=best job so far of mastering the new system and keeping on schedule that I have seen so far this year.
Good work guys!
Hopefully I will be able to return next year....if you'll have me...:D

[writchie]

2152 wishes to Congratulate ALL teams on a great regional and especially:

To: 1557 for a well deserved Regional Chairman's award.
To: 179 and it's partners 233 and 1649 for an exciting win.
To: 744, 79 and 1251 for almost carrying the day.
and to 1902 for their hospitality.

And many thanks to all of the officials and volunteers who made this a great and memorable FIRST event. The pit setup in the old arena and field in the new arena were perfect. Thanks UCF!

[hoorayforpink]

Another year, Another great Florida Regional. The finals, and the final match in particular were extremely close and were the funnest matches I've ever been apart of.

I want to send out a huge thanks to 179 and 1649 for picking us. We were definitely happy to be picked by two teams that had such awesome robots. Working with you guys was amazing and I feel like our three teams had zero problems working together. I want to send out a special thanks to 179's driver, Cody (sorry if I didn't remember the right name!). He was a huge help and gave some experienced tips and just kept the atmosphere very light-hearted that really kept my nerves down while on the field.

I want to send a super huge thanks to all the Pink alumni that came out the event. Gabe was a huge help on the scouting and strategy all throughout the elimination matches and Duke was a huge help to me as a driver. He helped me keep everything in perspective, and helped me keep my confidence up and gave me some great tips on driver mentality.

744, 79, and 1251 created the most thrilling best of three I have ever been apart of. After two (somewhat) lopsided victories our alliance barely squeezed out the win. I respect all three of those teams greatly and hope top see them out on the field later in the season. If there was nay alliance I wanted to lose to, it would be that alliance.

As always thanks to all the volunteers and people who ran this event, it was great.

[techtiger1]

The Florida regional was a great time. Special thanks to 1902 and 408 for helping us get our wonderful robot out in time and so many other things. 233,1649 and 179 you guys played tough and deserved the win congratulations. 744 and 79 thank you for picking 1251 as your 2nd pick we appreciate and enjoyed the opportunity to work with two amazing teams. To all the volunteers most of whom are my friends thanks for making the Fl regional one of the best again. Congrats to 1557 on the chairmans win. See everyone in Atlanta.

[Nawaid Ladak]

I got a few thanks/Congrats to give out as well

Michelle: without you i wouldn't have as much fun as i did over the weekend, and actually, i wouldn't be able to attend the regional itself

Teams 233, 179, Congrats on winning the Florida regional once again, you guys are starting to become the Florida version of 25 and 103, and i mean in the winning fashion

Team 1649 and 1557, I've seen you guys come a far way, I remember when i was with team 1402, and we drove to your schools to present the FIRST Robotics program. Not to mention us sort of kind of mentoring you guys along. Both of you have grown very quickly and i am amazed at all the work you guys have done and how far each of you have come along. from the. for 1557, winning the chairman in the first year you guys submitted it. and to 1649, for winning this regional for the second time in four years.

Teams 1557 (again), and 1902: you guys made great alliance partners for team 945. all of us did a great job together

Teams 25 and 103: Thanks for coming out to this regional, I know a lot of people on 25 now and have become good friends through previous events. It was great seeing everyone again.

a quick shoutout for everyone else who came from out of state: (Nica/ Koko Ed, / 238 / 501 / 1616 / 1612 / 1885 / 1922 / sorry if i missed you, running on fumes right now)

To all the people behind the scenes higher up than me: everyone did a amazing job to keeping the event managed excellently and i was amazed to how well the event was actually run. Im proud to be part of the volunteer.

Team 1902 (again) and team 86: thanks for letting me come to your party after the event, i had a great time and this was one of the many bright points of the weekend

Teams 79, 744, and 1251: you guys gave the winning alliance a good run for their money. some people mentioned Tempest In Tampa and the whole Tie thing, also noticing at the end of the third match, the score was tied 78-78.... It was THAT close. I hope all of you guys do GREAT at Championships.

I know im missing a lot of thanks/congrats, but be sure i appreciate everything that everyone did at this event.

[miketwalker]

I was really excited to see how well the new venues worked out. I seemed to get a good amount of feedback from teams and I think now that we've gotten our feet wet with having 2 venues we will have an even better event next year, I'm really excited about those possibilities.

As always, I need to say thanks to all of my volunteers... there's no way we could do it without any of you. Congrats to Melinda Hester for winning the 'Volunteer of the Year' award and James Jones for WFA, I've gotten to know both of them over the years and both of them definitely deserved their awards. Great job to all the teams, those were some amazing finals matches to watch. Hope you all had fun and can't wait for next year!

[swamp_child]

Another year, Another great Florida Regional. The finals, and the final match in particular were extremely close and were the funnest matches I've ever been apart of.

I want to send out a huge thanks to 179 and 1649 for picking us. We were definitely happy to be picked by two teams that had such awesome robots. Working with you guys was amazing and I feel like our three teams had zero problems working together. I want to send out a special thanks to 179's driver, Cody (sorry if I didn't remember the right name!). He was a huge help and gave some experienced tips and just kept the atmosphere very light-hearted that really kept my nerves down while on the field.

I want to send a super huge thanks to all the Pink alumni that came out the event. Gabe was a huge help on the scouting and strategy all throughout the elimination matches and Duke was a huge help to me as a driver. He helped me keep everything in perspective, and helped me keep my confidence up and gave me some great tips on driver mentality.

744, 79, and 1251 created the most thrilling best of three I have ever been apart of. After two (somewhat) lopsided victories our alliance barely squeezed out the win. I respect all three of those teams greatly and hope top see them out on the field later in the season. If there was nay alliance I wanted to lose to, it would be that alliance.

As always thanks to all the volunteers and people who ran this event, it was great.

Hey I'm cody, i dont actually drive the robot, but i was the guy on the drive team pointing out supercells and communicating across teams, so if i was the guy you were talking about thanks! If not it was sean, and ill pass the thanks on because he doesnt read chief delphi.

[Swampdude]

I'd like to thank all the Volunteers, refs, judges and announcers. It was a great smooth running venue, and the nicest regional I've been to. Field never gave us trouble in our matches. Everything was right on time. Reffing was accurate. Field turnover was quick and not stressfull, the lead field guy was stern but nice. The announcing was really good by all of them.

Thanks to SPAM for the scouting help, it definitely revealed some things. I'm sorry we didn't get to run that alliance, it might have worked but we needed a stronger scorer than us. I really enjoyed our scouting meeting, you guys are very organized. Congrats to James for the WFA, he's the MAN!

1649.. WOW. I looked at your bot on Thursday morning and told some people in your pit you guys were going to do really well. It reminded us of 1625, and then when you were playing 180 in that repeat (last match of the day) that's when I was sold. You guys totaly rocked.

233.. As usual, we just love you guys. I love working with Andy and Gabe and Kit etc. The laid back confidence and focus on strategy is what works in the heat of it all. You're drivers were solid, confident and professional.

79.. Love you guys too. Amazing machine and excellent drivers. I'm still wondering how we beat you. Not to mention knocking off 103 and 25 was unbelieveable

744.. Beautiful machine, we had you and 79 as our top picks and statistical top scorers at the regional. Great job and Great games!

1251.. Thanks for letting us win for once.. That was a great strategy you pulled on us in the second match. Excellent driving, plus you scored a bunch on us. There was no way to win that. Again I still don't know how we did it in the 3rd. I can't wait to see some video.

1345.. Your students are very inspiring hard workers. I'm proud of you guys. I'm sorry we couldn't hook up in the end, we needed a strong defender but it was awesome playing you guys. That was a scary alliance with 238 and 501. I loved the simultaneuos score, can't wait to see that video either.

I'm extremely proud of my team and the hard work they all put in this year. Thank you to all of you. Also Sean, my driver is a senior and I had the pleasure of working with him 4 years. A very talented great young man. I can't get his parents to hold him back another year so now we need a new driver.

Thanks to everyone I didn't mention, but you know I love you!

[JesseK]

Congrats to all of the regional winners! 233 is a true inspiration with their persistence and never-quit attitudes! Their bot is truly amazing, though this year it's more for the fact that it holds so many examples of great engineering and so so many solutions to problems that teams face during build season.

There were also several other well designed robots there, who I stole snapshots of great ideas from ;). There was so much creative use of materials that blended well with the overall appearance of the robot.

We'd like to give a huge thank you to 1902, who not only put on a party, took care of us in the pits with tools, and cheered for us, but they also helped us with lunch all three days of competition. Special thanks to Ryan and Wendy for coordinating with us in advance. The flying pig on our hopper will still be there when we see you in Atlanta :cool:

It was nice to see Ed (again), Kit and Gabe in person, and I'm sure I saw many others in the CD community there without realizing it.

We'll see everyone in Atlanta!

[Pokechop]

Hey guys,

I would just like to thank 1902 for being their awesome selves and for all the things they have done for us. They have showed amazing graciousness and really are an amazing team. I would like to thank 179 , 233 , 1649 , for three AMAZING finals matches, it was close but in the end you guys prevailed and a huge congrats ... good luck in Nats.

[hoorayforpink]

Hey I'm cody, i dont actually drive the robot, but i was the guy on the drive team pointing out supercells and communicating across teams, so if i was the guy you were talking about thanks! If not it was sean, and ill pass the thanks on because he doesnt read chief delphi.


If you wanted to pass out the sentiment to Sean that'd be awesome. You were definitely huge though. Too many alliances forgo communicaitng during the match, keeping communication was, in my opinion, one of the stronger features of out alliance. Lord knows as soon as I heard the word supercell I got out of those corners! or at least tried to might have sucked once or twice though.

[wendymom]

You can go to www.orlandosentinel.com/technology and read 2 different articles about the event. There are also 17 pics to look at and a video to watch. It is always fun to see the event from someone elses perspective.

[James1902]

What a fantastic event!!! I still don't have a voice from all the cheering. Congrats to the winning alliance, 1649, 179, and 233
Congrats to 1251, 744 and 79 for the most exciting finals matches i've seen yet.

Big thanks to 1251 and 408 for the amazing season we've all had so far. I'm looking forward to working with you all in the future

Thanks to everyone who came to the Pig-Out BBQ, it wouldn't have been nearly as fun without everyone there.

Great job 2757 and all the rookies this year. The Florida regional can look forward to many good years with teams like you sticking around.

Of course A HUGE congratulations to team 1557 for winning Chairmans. I can't wait to see what else you can accomplish in the next five years.:D

Finally I'd like to thank all of the volunteers who always make this one of the highlights of my year. From the pit admin to our trio of announcers you never cease to amaze me with your enthusiasm, dedication, and overall awesomeness.

Thank you all

[Doug Leppard]

As always, I need to say thanks to all of my volunteers... there's no way we could do it without any of you.

Mike great job running the volunteers, it seemed to go smoothly. Jealous of you driving the segway everywhere, but I would not have wanted your job.

[Doug Leppard]

1251.. Thanks for letting us win for once.. That was a great strategy you pulled on us in the second match. Excellent driving, plus you scored a bunch on us. There was no way to win that. Again I still don't know how we did it in the 3rd. I can't wait to see some video.


What I heard was one of 1251's partners, not sure which one, broke a chain 30 seconds into the match and couldn't pick up balls. That might have made the difference.

Either way it was a VERY exciting match to watch, it was so back and forth the whole time.

[gorrilla]

no a HUGE congratulations to team 1902 for playing with us in the elims'..it was almost funner loosing with you guys:p


we'll get it next year.....

[Doug Leppard]

no a HUGE congratulations to team 1902 for playing with us in the elims'..it was almost funner loosing with you guys:p


we'll get it next year.....

It is never fun loosing, BUT we sure appreciate being picked and able to play. It is a lot less fun not being in the finals. Glad it was our robot build partners 1251 that took out 2nd place alliance.

BTW team 25 you were good competitors, good talking to you.

[wendymom]

I just got an email from Bubbalous where we held the party. They had a photographer there and have posted a slide show on utube. Here is the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLvzQ5BRo80

Thanks to everyone who came out for the party. It was an experiment this year that we will refine and improve and hold again next year.

[Matt_Kaplan1902]

WOW! Once again the Florida regional proved to be one of the best there is. This is going to be a long post because there is so much to say, and if I leave anyone out I apologize in advance, I am still recovering :)

Congratulations to 179, 1649, and 233 on the win, and 744, 79, and 1251 for coming in second. Those were some of the most intense set of matches I have seen in 9 years in FIRST.

Thank You...

to 945 and 1557. Although we couldn't make a longer run at it, it was a fun couple of matches. Good Luck in Seattle 945, and congrats on Chairman's 1557!

to all the people/teams that traveled from out of state for coming and adding to the awesomeness. Hope to see you guys back again next year.

to Barry, Dan, and George for their outstanding job mc'ing/game announcing.

to all the 1902 alumni, family, and friends that came out to support the team and/or volunteer. It was great seeing to see you all.

to Dave, Kevin, Drew, John, Mr. Ellich, and all the members of teams 1251 and 408 for all the hard working you guys have put in to making the collaboration an already great success. Even though you guys won't be competing anymore this season you are all members of team 1902 as we compete in CT and ATL.

to Sarah Plemmons and Mike Walker for their hundreds of hours of work they put in over the past months as volunteer coordinators. Seeing up close how much work it takes really made me appreciate how special our regional is.

to the Coleman family for hosting a party at their home after the event. Also to team 86 and other friends of bacon for coming out and making it a lot of fun.

I could not end this post without giving the biggest thank you of them all to the entire Austin family. Since I joined 1902 before the 2007 season they have taken me and the other college mentors in as members of their family. I can honestly say our team would not have had the success we have enjoyed if they were not around. So to Wendy, Kelly, Caroline, James, and Katie I am eternally grateful.

[JonellGregor]

I just got an email from Bubbalous where we held the party. They had a photographer there and have posted a slide show on utube. Here is the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLvzQ5BRo80

Thanks to everyone who came out for the party. It was an experiment this year that we will refine and improve and hold again next year.

Bubbalous was really fun! I want to thank you for inviting Team 79. All of us had a blast!
:)

[ATannahill]

What I heard was one of 1251's partners, not sure which one, broke a chain 30 seconds into the match and couldn't pick up balls. That might have made the difference.

Either way it was a VERY exciting match to watch, it was so back and forth the whole time.

That was us. The bottom three rollers are chained to one motor and it slipped off during the last two matches of the finals.

[JonellGregor]

That was us. The bottom three rollers are chained to one motor and it slipped off during the last two matches of the finals.

Alex this is where you are wrong. It got loose in the second match of the finals, but we fixed it, or at least we thought we did. In the final match, the chain broke with about 30 seconds to go, just as we were about to pick up the winning moon rocks.

[ATannahill]

Mark told me that the chain came off the sproket and he placed it back on, I didn't hear anything about it being replaced.

[Cooley744]

Warning; :ahh: This is long

I called the time out between the 2nd to last match and the final match. I thought it had completely broken, but I could be mistaken due to the fact that I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off while trying to alert everyone of the time left. Regardless, this regional was so much fun, so thank you to everyone who was a part of it.

Specifically:
To all members of the winning alliance: Awesome Job! I had so much fun playing against you all. As a member of the drive team, let me just say, the intensity on the "crater" was unbelievable. I can honestly say, those were the funnest matches I've ever driven. If we had to go out, losing to you all was the way to go. All the drivers on that alliance were very skilled. It was really different but interesting and fun to play against our great friends of 233 at such a high level, instead of with, like we have often done in off season.

To our alliance partners 79 and 1251: As an alliance, we rocked. Our strategy was so simple and efficient. I had a blast getting to know the members of 79 better (Harrison, Alex, Jonell, energy drink kid who I don't know his name...)

All other attending teams: In every match played, 744 had to put a strong effort in, in order to win. Therefore, every team gave us a run for our money. This shows just how high of standards the Florida Regional has. Florida is full of talent!

To the volunteers: THANK YOU! All the judges were so friendly. The crater reset team was so efficient. The announcers were enthusiastic. Head ref Jennifer was so understanding and extremely nice to work with. I'm sure I am missing people. Overall, it was a very smoothly run regional.

Lastly, it was great to see Barry Bonzack again... my team is now in love with you. I think they are really going to make a "We Love Barry Bonzack" group on Facebook. :D You didn't completely jinx my team this year which is greatly appreciated. Also, my parents were watching the webcast and saw your speech about going to the moon. They said it was really good and you made it very interesting. LOL Just thought I'd let you know.

[JonellGregor]

Well, from what I got out of it and I saw. The chain was loose. They put it back on, and we thought it was okay. It could be any story since I was running around as well!

[AlexD744]

What I heard was one of 1251's partners, not sure which one, broke a chain 30 seconds into the match and couldn't pick up balls. That might have made the difference.

Either way it was a VERY exciting match to watch, it was so back and forth the whole time.

Yeah KRUNCH's bottom roller's chain came loose in the last match (and the previous one) and it could have made the difference. However, it was 30 secinds left and KRUNCH was soooooo awesome the whole time. That is why they were the top of our list and we were really glad to have gotten them. As much as we would have loved to win it was still amazing to have the excitement of the matches.

Congrats again to 179, 1649 and 233!!!!!

O and Barry. Like Lauren said our team is now in love with you. And I have a feeling you did jyxn us right after the second match. But I won't hold you to it.

[Pokechop]

actually speaking of barrys speech, i was standing behind him in the finals pit area and what with the speech and the music, i got goosebumps. Just made it even more awesome and effective, loved it !
xD

[Pat Arnold]

I don't think anyone has posted these media links to on-line articles about the Regional:

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_education_edblog/2009/03/first-robotics-competition-at-ucf-red-alliance-wins.html

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_education_edblog/2009/03/first-robotics-competition-at-ucf-voices-from-the-pits.html

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-loc-robotics-031309,0,3458168.story

and photos related to the last article posted here: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/broadband/orl-robot-wars-photos,0,639539.photogallery

[Barry Bonzack]

I'm still exhausted, but I have a long list.

To all the field reset, score keepers, Deann (the FTA), Dennis, and refs: I can not tell you how impressed I am with how well the field was handled and how the schedule was kept. You made that field sing.

Dan and George: Game announcing and Emceeing with you two is a pleasure and an experience that never grows old.

Mike Walker and Sarah Plemmons: I am not entirely sure exactly what it is and how much of it you two do... and that means it must be an enormous amount because everyone would sure notice if you didn't.

To the amazing DJ: Excellent working with you both at the FTC Championship and the Florida FRC Regional. Thank's for making my request of "epic music" happen.

744: Amazing work this year, I still believe you had the best robot at the regional. In my opinion, the second best is a tie between 1144, 79, 665, as well as 180, 1649, 103, 25, and 238. (I liked a lot of teams)

To the out of state teams especially 25, 103, and 501: It was a blast talking to you all, and meeting some new friends. I hold each of your teams in the highest regards, and was thrilled to have you in my (figurative) back yard. I wish there could have been more time to hang out.

And of course the out of state individuals like Ed and Nica, it was great seeing you again.

To the Austins for allowing me a comfortable couch to sleep on so I didn't have to drive 30 minutes home

And most of all to Bethany for making me a VERY cool new spacey Hawaiian shirt and a 1902 umbrella hat. Mo' bacon than the pan can handle.


Okay, I have to include a video of one of my favorite memories from this years regional. It is always awe inspiring to look up and see students cheering and dancing like you would expect to see at any sporting event. This year the students joined in a UCF Tradition (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6824428490930785964), jumping up and down to Zombie Nation. (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8364589926816250854)

[arnaldo]

This is our 5th year with FIRST, and this year’s Florida Regional was truly a rollercoaster ride for us. Many thanks are in order:

Team 179: Thank you so much for picking us for the elimination rounds. You guys did an outstanding job in leading this alliance to victory.

Team 233: All I can say is WOW. I have to admit I had some doubts about your bot when I first saw you guys working on it Thursday. Way to prove me wrong! Your team never ceases to amaze me with how you always rise to the occasion when it counts.

Teams 79, 1251 and 744: You guys did a fantastic job!! These were the most intense matches we have played in our 5 years competing. That last match could have easily gone either way. All 3 bots are amazing machines. Best of all though, I really admire the skill, focus and determination you demonstrated. Team 744 was sitting just behind our team in the stands, which made the final matches very interesting to watch… every match was one constant cheer, regardless of who was scoring, lol. I had a chance to talk to a few of you during and after the matches. It was a pleasure.

It was an honor to compete with all of you. We look forward to seeing again those of you going to Atlanta next month.

A special THANK YOU goes to Team 1902 for helping us with some of our software development during the build season, as well as all their support and cooperation over the past few years. Your Gracious Professionalism award was certainly well deserved and hard earned.

Thanks also to Barry, Sarah, Mike and all the other announcers, judges, refs and volunteers that made this Regional happen. Outstanding job!

[Adam I. - 945]

I know I'm late to the party but I have to give all my shoutouts.

1557 - Thanks for being so cool, I knew we'd be playing together after we connected on the practice day and congrats on winning chairmans. 1902 - Although I did not interact with you guys much, thanks for inviting us to your lunch and thanks for all your hospitality, also congrats on winning Conneticut. It was tough losing off a questionable penalty but we put up a great fight. A HUGE thanks to the both of you and good luck in Atlanta.

Thanks to Nawaid Ladak for everything he did to help team 945.

Thanks to 21 and thier driver CJ for being so tight and congrats on winning the Palmetto Regional.

Can't leave the winners out, congrats to 179, 1649 and 233 for tearing it up. 179 - I'm still in awe about your basket and crab drive.

And thanks to everyone else I might of missed,

[etgrant69]

Here is a link to an article that appeared in the Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training and Support company magazine, the STS Voice, about the Florida Regional. It features Exploding Bacon mentor, Ryan Leitch and myself and highlights the impact that FIRST is having on the way science is viewed.
http://team1649.com/?p=1304
-=Ed=-

[Jetweb]

Here is a link to an article that appeared in the Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training and Support company magazine, the STS Voice, about the Florida Regional. It features Exploding Bacon mentor, Ryan Leitch and myself and highlights the impact that FIRST is having on the way science is viewed.
http://team1649.com/?p=1304
-=Ed=-

Nice article. I like how the main picture is not of the finals but it somehow got 2/3 of the finalist teams including our entire alliance :]