The Promised Picture.
 

Posted by Mike King.

Other on team #88, TJ², from Bridgewater Raynham and Johnson & Johnson Professional.

Posted on 2/15/2000 8:59 PM MST


In Reply to: Re: Now I think you're playing head games... posted by Mike Kulibaba on 2/15/2000 7:56 PM MST:



This is coming direct from MOE, so get ready

The One, the only

TJ²

*optional Cheezeit's box not included

Re: She's ALIVE!!!
 

Posted by Greg Mills.

Engineer on team #16, Baxter Bomb Squad, from Mountain Home and Baxter Healthcare.

Posted on 2/14/2000 12:48 PM MST


In Reply to: She's ALIVE!!! posted by Joe Johnson on 2/13/2000 11:51 AM MST:



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We are driving around and can pick up balls fairly well. We are using a transfer conveyor to deliver the balls to the goal. We can hold seven at a time and can empty in eight seconds. Our speed is 8 fps and we can swivel under the 30' before we can get to the rail. Our drivetrain is probably our strength this year. Hanging is not a problem but I don't like it. The machine will lift the weight but I feel very exposed and I'm still not convinced it is worth the five additional points to risk it until the finals. We have some shortcomings but we should be able to compete.

I have always felt that it is a shame that we have to go against each other - if there was a collective goal and each team had a small part to design and complete - just think what an amazing effort we could put forth as one huge team!! I am looking forward to seeing everyone's final product.
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Don't go soft on me Greg...
 

Posted by Joe Johnson.   [PICTURE: SAME | NEW | HELP]


Engineer on team #47, Chief Delphi, from Pontiac Central High School and Delphi Automotive Systems.

Posted on 2/14/2000 5:52 PM MST


In Reply to: Re: She's ALIVE!!! posted by Greg Mills on 2/14/2000 12:48 PM MST:



Keeping score is a big part of the game as far I can see.

I know that it would be nice to celebrate success in a Platonic world where we are all philosopher kings comparing the shadows cast by our machines on the cave wall to some TRUE robot in some other realm.

Yet...

In the world we all live in, it is the risk of winning and lossing that motivates the hearts of men (and women).

So... While I scared to death of your robot, I would not trade competing against you for cooperation (unless it is as an allinance partner and then we would be back to back taking on all comers).

Here's to competition. And seeking for the National Championship Trophy.

Joe J.

Re: Don't go soft on me Greg...
 

Posted by Greg Mills.

Engineer on team #16, Baxter Bomb Squad, from Mountain Home and Baxter Healthcare.

Posted on 2/15/2000 6:24 AM MST


In Reply to: Don't go soft on me Greg... posted by Joe Johnson on 2/14/2000 5:52 PM MST:



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Didn't mean to imply that I don't crave the chance to go head-to-head, just that I am always impressed by what everyone else comes up with. There is an incredible amount of talent hidden within the walls of every organization that takes on the challenge of FIRST. I feel the kindred spirits of everyone that has worked so hard and it is just a shame that rules cause someone to 'lose'.

Now having said that - I can't wait to get into the ring with the best and renew some of those heated rivalrys, make some new ones, all while whipping the pants off of all comers!!

Performance & Hopes
 

Posted by Andy Baker.

Engineer on team #45, TechnoKats, from Kokomo High School and Delphi Automotive Systems.

Posted on 2/14/2000 11:11 PM MST


In Reply to: She's ALIVE!!! posted by Joe Johnson on 2/13/2000 11:51 AM MST:



OK, since you're all being so giving out there, here's what team 45's bot can do so far.

The performance of our drive base is very encouraging. The expectation and hope of getting our arm operational is kinda taxing... but we're not quite to the panic stage yet.

We've been tweaking our drive base for a week. It's fast at a max speed of 12 fps... from start position to the limbo bar in 2.8 seconds. BUT our traction is lacking. We are getting use to spinning wheels again, compared to last year's cleats o' terror.

The arm-ball collecting chute was married with the base on Sunday, but we have not powered it up yet. We hope to hold many balls also, but we are behind on testing and operating the ball collection system.

I'm wondering if we will be continually driving out from under our arm... we shall see soon.

Our 'bots nickname should be the extrusion-mobile for all of the t-slot extrusions that we are using. The good thing is that this fastening technique is adjustable... the bad thing is that this fastening technique is adjustable. We shall see if this adjustability is a blessing or a curse.

Keep the candles burning at both ends,
Andy