2011 Connect A Million Minds Invitational

[mathking]

The second annual Connect A Million Minds Invitational, sponsored by Time Warner and the Central Ohio Robotics Initiative, will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at South High School in Columbus, OH. Registration will be done through www.growrobotics.org.

[mathking]

Hi everyone. This a reminder that the second annual Connect A Million Minds Invitational will be on June 25 this year at South HS in Columbus. We are limited to 24 teams and are about 1/3 full right now. There will be fliers at the Pittsburgh Regional and Buckeye Regional this year, but since Buckeye is late and there are more Central Ohio teams this year, we didn't want teams at Buckeye closed out of the event before the regional even opens, so we are posting reminders here on Chief Delphi. You can register at our Central Ohio Robotics Initiative web site here (http://www.growrobotics.org/?page_id=159).

The cost is $50 plus a canned food donation to the local food pantry near South HS. The event is sponsored by Time Warner (which has been great because the video of the event has played dozens of times on local cable over the past year) and the Central Ohio Robotics Initiative. It is held at South HS in the main gymnasium, with pits in the adjacent auxiliary gymnasium. Both are air conditioned! :) If you have any questions, please post or send me a message.

[Unicorn_Knight]

Hi! Team 2399 has been debating whether we can go or not to the Invitational. Are there still spots left for entry? Also, which teams will be attending? Just curious :)

[Robby Unruh]

Hi! Team 2399 has been debating whether we can go or not to the Invitational. Are there still spots left for entry? Also, which teams will be attending? Just curious :)

You should totally come. 3266 is going. :P
When will a team list be available?

[Travis Hoffman]

I've heard tell that 1038 and 3138 are competing.

It's a good bet that 48, 379, and 3193 are also coming down from NEOFRA-land, but not 100% guaranteed. We have to register yet.

[Kautz]

Registration will be done through www.growrobotics.org.

team list only (24) teams

128
1014
1317
3262
3324
3138
48
677
3266
3496
3484
3591
963
379
3010

Yes I think 1038 is coming but not sure Paula George will be the FTA.
JonDarr Bradshaw will be the Announceer and Matt Murray the field M/C they did the Buckeye Regional.
A good time was had by all last year.

[mathking]

Mr. Kautz has done an excellent job helping to improve the areas that needed improvement from the first year (getting the Buckeye MC/Field announcing crew is a big plus, different group for the DVD of the event) and keeping the things (there were many) that went well. It should be another fun time.

[PayneTrain]

Feeling a little crazy and our team is looking into all three Midwest Regionals because, let's face it, the East Coast teams keep beating us up, so we're looking for Midwest teams to beat us up in their own special way.

Are distanced teams allowed in, or just Ohio teams?

[Kautz]

All Teams weclome

We will play nice.

www.growrobotics.org

[mathking]

Feeling a little crazy and our team is looking into all three Midwest Regionals because, let's face it, the East Coast teams keep beating us up, so we're looking for Midwest teams to beat us up in their own special way.

Are distanced teams allowed in, or just Ohio teams?

I will add, for the benefit of any out of town teams, that South HS is fairly close to downtown Columbus, the Arena district and German Village, where there are lots of really nice places to eat.

[Bill_B]

I will add, for the benefit of any out of town teams, that South HS is fairly close to downtown Columbus, the Arena district and German Village, where there are lots of really nice places to eat.

Maybe this mapquest (http://mapq.st/kGOozI) link will set the picture? Click the knife and fork there to see restaurants.

[Travis Hoffman]

Does the planning committee know how the alliance selections/elimination rounds will be structured? Will everyone make the playoffs, or will a smaller number of alliances be chosen?

[mathking]

Does the planning committee know how the alliance selections/elimination rounds will be structured? Will everyone make the playoffs, or will a smaller number of alliances be chosen?

Travis, assuming that we get a full 24 teams (which we are hopeful of) we are planning on having everyone making it to elimination. If we have less we are going to decrease the number. Either four alliances or possibly a set-up where the top seeded alliances get a bye into the semi-finals.

[Kautz]

We have 7 opening left.

www.growrobotics.org



Team Number Team Name
128 The Botcats
3138 Innovators Robotics
3266 Eaton Computer & JC Penney & Silfex, ROBOTS R US
3262 Luggernauts
3496 The Robo Tech Collection
3324 The Metrobots
1014 Dublin Robotics
3010 The Red Plague
48 Delphi E.L.I.T.E.
3484 Marysville Short Circuit
3591 Wild Warbots
1317 Digital Fusion
677 Murphy's Outlaws
963 South Bulldogs Robotics
2614 MARS (Mountaineer Area Robotics)
3193 Falco Tech
1038 Lakota Robotics Thunderhawks

[mathking]

I believe today we hit 24 teams! We'll see everyone in June. So Travis we will be having everyone go to eliminations.

[Koko Ed]

I believe today we hit 24 teams! We'll see everyone in June. So Travis we will be having everyone go to eliminations.

What's the updated list?

[Travis Hoffman]

What's the updated list?

There will be at least one pleasant surprise addition. :cool:

[Koko Ed]

There will be at least one pleasant surprise addition. :cool:

So you guys gonna spill or what?

[Travis Hoffman]

So you guys gonna spill or what?


I see the color blue.....and lots of corn......

I don't have the team list - I'm not on the committee. Columbus != Northeast Ohio

[Chris Fultz]

I see the color blue.....and lots of corn......


Cyber Blue is in. Cyber Blue is in.

Team 234 and Team 234X.

Looking forward to attending a new event and making some new friends.

[Jimmy Nichols]

Cyber Blue is in. Cyber Blue is in.

Team 234 and Team 234X.

Looking forward to attending a new event and making some new friends.

Very Cool!

[Kautz]

team list
Yes we are full


48 Delphi E.L.I.T.E.
128 The Botcats
234 Cyberblue
677 Murphy's Outlaws
963 South Bulldogs Robotics
1014 Dublin Robotics
1038 Lakota Robotics Thunderhawks
1317 Digital Fusion
2350 Brainyactz$@#
2603 Highland Robotics
2614 MARS (Mountaineer Area Robotics)
3010 The Red Plague
3138 Innovators Robotics
3193 Falco Tech
3201 Ross Rambotics
3262 Luggernauts
3266 ROBOTS R US
3324 The Metrobots
3484 Marysville Short Circuit
3492 RobGens
3496 The Robo Tech Collection
3591 Wild Warbots

[M. Mellott]

A nice list! This should be fun! :cool:

[Alex2614]

Cyber Blue is in. Cyber Blue is in.

Team 234 and Team 234X.

Looking forward to attending a new event and making some new friends.

Also, we have Team 2614 and Team 2614X...

Should be a great event.

Is there going to be a webcast? I'm assuming not, but since I can't go, it would be nice.

[mathking]

We are trying, I believe, for a web cast. Kautz knows for sure. It will be recorded and put on CD for the teams and it will be played on Time Warner's community access channel.

[Kautz]

Yes , we will have the event webcasted. All teams will get a DVD of the event just like last year. Will post URL on CD.

[Robby Unruh]

Will teams be allowed to bring their robot in friday evening, or will it be saturday morning?

[Kautz]

Yes
3:00PM to 7:00PM Friday for setup
open 8:00AM Sat.

[mathking]

The web cast will be at this link (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/columbus-ohio-robotics-invitational-2011), and the link can also be found at www.growrobotics.org (http://www.growrobotics.org).

[mathking]

Congratulations to the award winners at the Connect A Million Minds FIRST Robotics Invitational:
Winning Alliance:
234 (Cyber Blue)
2350 (Braniacs)
3138 (Innovators Robotics Inc.)

Runner Up Alliance:
2614 (Mountaineer Area Robotics, Team #1)
2615 (Mountaineer Area Robotics, Team #2)
3484 (Short Circuits)

CORI Awesome Drivetrain Award: 2614
CORI Best Minibot Award: 234
CORI Best Hanger Award: 3138
CORI Best Defensive Bot Award: 3492
CORI Spirit of Ohio Award: 1317
CORI Mentor of the Year Award: Jacob Plasters of 3492

The Central Ohio Robotics Initiative would like to once again thank Time Warner for their generous support of the Connect A Million Minds Invitational, South High School and its principal Dr. Wiley for hosting the event and all of the volunteers who helped pull it off. In particular Paul George our fabulous FTA, Chris Hartenstine our Master of Ceremonies, Andy Bruening, David and Nancy Baier, Ann Ralston, Wolf Lant, Lou Cherobee, Christine Wilson, Jeff Shermer and out indomitable tournament director Bill Kautz. We would also like to thank all of the attendees and teams who were patient as we worked through a bunch of technical problems early due to a blown main breaker for the gym.

And a big thank you to team 234, Cyber Blue, who arrived at the venue just as the truck with the field arrived on Friday. They pitched right in and got the truck unloaded and helped set up the field. It made things go so much more smoothly on Friday and is much appreciated. You guys are a great team that really exemplifies what FIRST is all about. Thanks again and I hope you come back next year!

[Chris Fultz]

This was a great event all around. Now we know our way around Columbus and can be more prepared for 2012*!

The venue is great for a competition, easy to get to and lots of space. It was great to meet and compete with lots of new teams.

Thank you to all of the planning committee and volunteers and to Time Warner and Connect A Million Minds.

Special Congratulations to Jacob Plasters from 3492 as the CORI Mentor of the Year.

* My typo, I meant 2012 for CORI.

[Jimmy Nichols]

This was a great event all around. Now we know our way around Columbus and can be more prepared for 2013!

2013? DO you know something we don't. FRC Regional in Columbus. We have been working with FIRST for a 2012 Cincy regional, but we haven't heard final word yet.

[Chris Fultz]

2013? DO you know something we don't. FRC Regional in Columbus. We have been working with FIRST for a 2012 Cincy regional, but we haven't heard final word yet.

Nope, just a typo. I meant to say 2012 for next year's CORI event.

[mathking]

Hi everyone. The tournament management for the Connect A Million Minds Robotics Invitational has asked me to post a survey link (https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/N5Z9VGZ) here (it's a quick survey) about this past year's tournament. It is for team's that attended in June 2011. We are starting to make plans for next year and want to get the feedback. Thanks.

[Jimmy Nichols]

Hi everyone. The tournament management for the Connect A Million Minds Robotics Invitational has asked me to post a survey link (https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/N5Z9VGZ) here (it's a quick survey) about this past year's tournament. It is for team's that attended in June 2011. We are starting to make plans for next year and want to get the feedback. Thanks.

What weekend is being planned for the event this year?

[Kautz]

The weekend of June Sat. 23,2012 set-up June 22,2012.

[Jimmy Nichols]

The weekend of June Sat. 23,2012 set-up June 22,2012.

Thanks!