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(One team does not make a majority)

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Majority means not all. Most teams did not, but some, like 254, did.

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Oy. I'm thinking some here aren't quite aware of the nature of 254's Kinect "usage". ;)

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Some of you know my opinion on what they did.

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254's "usage" was the only that made any sense the entire season.

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There were some legitimate uses for a very limited subset of situations in my opinion, but not an amount significant enough to affect any team who will play at IRI too negatively.

(My idea of the legitimate use would be for an emergency stop while flying towards co-op bridge if opponent has claimed it already, or steering to balls if your robot does not have a bridge autonomous. I can't really think of anything else that isn't done better by a properly programmed autonomous robot)

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Sudden changes of strategy, be it on the field while talking with teams or during the match. For example, during I match 125 on the newton field, if anyone happens to have a video, we were originally set to go to the co-op bridge. However, by the time we shot our two balls, the other alliance had already grabbed those balls. Our Kinect operator successfully drove over and tipped the alliance bridge from across the field before the hybrid period was over, saving us precious time.

Is this advantage an absolute game changer? Absolutely not, but there are some legitimate uses.

On that note, the Kinect ruins the point of autonomous mode and shouldn't be used in future years. Unless it is mounted to the robot, of course.

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Here's a link to the awesomeness:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaOiaC0I8pY

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Guys I didn't mean to start a discussion I was just thought it would be cool to see a 3 vs 3 match all kinect controlled.

If you guys want there is a autonomous discussion here http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...34#post1168034

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When Dennis told me about this, I had to see it for myself.
Easily the most awesome creativity in FIRST on the field.

I hope they decide to come up with more themes at IRI.

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Too bad there is no Kinect at IRI

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Team 1592 has applied! Well...closer to 10:00pm yesterday than now.

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We don't need a Kinect, just a Kinect station! :P

But I suppose lack of space for the station is the reason given for getting rid of the Kinect anyway...

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That side of the field is too crowded and we are concerned that there would be multiple interferences for teams trying to use it. We have limited "width" across the field area when we use all of the bleachers in the gym.

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Simple solution: put the Kinect stations in the volunteer lounge and the foyer on the opposite end of the gym where there's more room.

Some might bellyache and complain "But then you can't see the field to control the robot!" I say "It's supposed to be hard, it's IRI!" :D

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Even better - put it on the fender to add some excitement.

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How about up on the running track opposite the big bleachers, with a firepole/inflatable slide for the kinecteers to use to quickly return to the driver stations? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

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Between matches, $1 to go down the firepole/slide. Money goes toward registration fees for FRC180.

I'd pay it.

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Me too. Multiple times.

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I would like to have the team tune into the invitation webcast/discussion, is there any further information on this? Thanks.

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Also, is the minimum one grade school student backpack full of school supplies still part of the entry fee?

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Is there a Paypal option for that?

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yes, we still encourage teams to bring a backpack for an elementary school student. we will post the suggested materials.

teams could also add $30 to the entry fee and we can use it to purchase items. but it is pretty cool to see the variety that teams bring!

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Figurative entry fee. Bringing at least one backpack as part of your overall "payment" to IRI has been an event tradition for many years. I did not see that requirement listed in Chris' initial post and wondered if it was still going to be a requirement for 2012.

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Maybe I missed it, but when will teams be announced and the webcast following the announcement.

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https://twitter.com/#!/2012IRI
Their Twitter feed says that the invitations are released tomorrow.

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They are in

http://www.indianaroboticsinvitation...mpeting-teams/


Team, Team Name

16 Baxter Bomb Squad
25 Raider Robotix
27 Team RUSH
33 Killer Bees
45 TechnoKats
48 Delphi E.L.I.T.E.
51 Wings of Fire
67 Heroes of Tomorrow
68 Truck Town Thunder
71 Team Hammond
111 WildStang
118 The Robonauts
125 NUTRONs
148 Robowranglers
192 Gunn Robotics Team
217 ThunderChickens
233 The PINK Team
234 Cyber Blue
245 Adambots
254 The Cheesy Poofs
269 Cooney Tech Robotics
292 PantherTech
330 The Beach ‘Bots
340 GRR
341 Miss Daisy
359 Hawaiian Kids
379 Robocats
399 Eagle Robotics
447 Team Roboto
461 Westside Boiler Invasion
469 Las Guerrillas
503 Frog Force
548 The Robostangs
573 Mech Warriors
624 CRyptonite
744 Shark Attack
772 Sabre Bytes
781 Kinetic Knigts
829 The Digital Goats
868 TechHOUNDS
907 East York Cybernetics
971 Spartan Robotics
973 Greybots
1023 Bedford Express
1024 Kil-A-Bytes
1114 Simbotics
1538 The Holy Cows
1592 Bionic Tigers
1640 Sab-BOT-age
1676 The Pascack Pi-oneers
1714 MORE Robotics
1718 The Fighting Pi
1730 Team Driven
1732 Hilltoppers
1741 Red Alert
1902 4-H Exploding Bacon
2054 Tech Vikes
2056 OP Robotics
2168 Aluminum Falcons
2194 Fondy Fire
2337 EngiNERDs
2481 Roboteers
2590 Nemesis
2614 MARS
2826 Wave Robotics
2834 Bionic Barons
2949 PWNAGE
3098 The Captains
3138 Innovators Robotics Inc
3193 Falco Tech
3310 Team Black Hawk
3322 Eagle Imperium
3357 COMETS
3940 CyberTooth
3947 The Last Crusaders
4334 Alberta Tech Alliance

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Does anybody know whether the match schedule when it is ready on Friday will be available in electronic form? Also I noticed that last year the team standings were available Saturday morning and it looks like it is in the same format as from FMS. Can someone confirm that HP BP TP CP will be included in that report? It will be nice to include the Match Results also. My scouting system relies heavily on these data. I hate to have to type in the match schedule.

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Where do we go to volunteer?

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Are there any hotel recommendations or group discounts with hotels?

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QUOTE=Debbie;1171058]Are there any hotel recommendations or group discounts with hotels?[/quote]

There is a fantastic Drury Inn and Suites just off the freeway exit closest to the school. About a mile from the school as I remember. Breakfast included...and afternoon/evening snacks. Just sad our team didn't have the money to join the rest of you guys. :(

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Are the IRI matches going to be recorded and put on youtube or some other video site?

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does anyone know the name of the Mario dubstep song they played? Maybe a playist?