2013 Orlando Regional
 

Might as well start this thread now since registration started today. So as of now we are at 31 teams of our initial 54 team capacity list here:
https://my.usfirst.org/myarea/index.lasso?page=teamlist&event_type=FRC&sort_team s=number&year=2013&event=flor

Now with Orlando being SPAM's home regional I was expecting a few teams to come down to the regional but am shocked that as of right now at the number of teams that have chosen it as their first regional choice. (I am sure it has nothing to do at all with the theme parks in the area at all :rolleyes: )

Still welcome 125 & 348 from Massachusetts. 342, 1876 and Rookie team 4451 from South Carolina. 2158 from Texas and 1772 from Brazil. Also welcome back 3011 from Germany and 4091 from The Dominican Republic

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2158, ausTIN CANs are very exicted to be attending Orlando this year! It is our very first out of state regional. Does any one have any tips tricks or secrets they would like to share about this event?

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Be sure to attend the Wednesday Night load in if it is done again this year, the load in area is very small and it is much easier the night before.

Try to get inspected as early as possible with about 60 teams the inspectors are very busy during crunch time

The pits are a bit of a hike from the stands, try to avoid having people constantly having to go back and forth.

If I think of anything else I will let you know

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We're super pumped to attend our first competition in Florida since the 2002 National Championship.

-Brando

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1251 is registered for the event. Looks like a classic as usual, glad to see 125 is comming to visit :eek: .

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Really hope to get down there for this event, it's always a top notch regional! To out of state-ers, just know that you're coming to a very big regional, usually runs at a little over 60 teams, but because of that there is a lot of energy!!

Also, most people don't know this happens, but, you will see PINK team suck, it happens every year. But by the time Saturday afternoon rolls around, all of their bugs are magically fixed and their machine works flawlessly. I'm convinced that on Friday night they call in a witch-doctor to perform voo-doo on their robot.

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I got to say they don't suck, the only year since I have been around where they haven't been one of the best from the start was 2007 and the robot wasn't done and was just parts in a crate when it got there. You could also say that about quite a few teams who are at their first regional of the year. Friday morning this year 180 and 744 had a match where they only scored 7 points together and they battled for division win this year. It has a lot more to do with everyone working their bugs out and getting the drivers comfortable the only reason why PINK sticks out is because they work out more than everyone else combined

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Team DRIFT 4091 is super happy to be back to Orlando.

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I'm sorry if I made it seem like I was trying to bring pink down. I really wasn't, I was just saying something unique about the regional. I have a lot of good friends on that team and they all know what I'm talking about. They are no less of an amazing team because of it, in fact to me it's so impressive to see how they (seemingly magically) get their bugs fixed.

For my time as a student, 2009-2012, they have been building their robot on thursday and working out the bugs on friday. In 2009, they were a second round pick, but still won the regional. In 2010, they weren't even picked but went to Einstien that year. In 2011, they barely had a chassis put together in the crate, but they were the first pick by saturday afternoon, and won the regional. In 2012, they could barely shoot until elimination rounds, then took first place and then took 2nd in the world. I think it's AMAZING what they do, and if you're looking for a regional, this is one of the reasons this regional is special and a real treat to watch.

Imagine in one match it's a pink chassis flying around the field, and then an hour later there is a minibot system, and four hours later they have a fully functional arm. Then an hour later they have an autonomous routine running perfectly, and next thing you know they win the regional! Some years it's more drastic than other years, but regardless, it's really cool!!!

So come to Orlando!!

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I think we set the record for number of times arriving at UCF with a box of parts, missing most, or all of our practice sessions, but then doing very well in the competition. It always bugs me that we operate that way, but in the end, we usually compete very well.

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The date for the Logo Contest has been extended to Nov. 15th:


To help celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Orlando FIRST Robotics Regional in March 2013, the Orlando Regional Planning Committee is conducting a contest to design a distinctive logo that reflects both the FIRST competition and our Central Florida heritage. The Orlando Regional 15th Anniversary logo should incorporate the FIRST logo although there are restrictions from FIRST about how it can be used (spacing, color, changing, etc.), outlined at http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprogr...brand?id=17122.

The contest is open to individuals on FRC teams in the State of Florida, other teams that have competed in the Florida (now Orlando) Regional, and all Regional volunteers. Submittals should be sent electronically (.jpeg or .png) to the Fundraising Committee at OrlandoFIRSTRegional@gmail.com by 5:00 p.m. on November 1, 2012. The winning entry will be displayed on the Orlando Regional website (www.floridafirstregional.com) following the winning selection. Please note that some additional editing of the winning logo may be applied before the logo is finalized. When sending your submittal, please include the following information in the email: your name, team name & number, email address, contact phone number and a paragraph on how you came up with the idea and your thoughts about the design. If you are able, please include a photo of yourself and your teammates with your logo design.

The winning entry and its designer(s) will be recognized at the March 2013 competition and in the Regional Program Book, and the logo will be used on 15th Anniversary t-shirts that will be available for pre-order, and delivered at the competition. It may also be used on other items in honor of the Anniversary.

It is possible that a version of the logo, without the 15th Anniversary reference, or one of the other submittals, may be used in future official Orlando FIRST Robotics items, correspondence, etc. A determination of whether to use the winning logo or an alternate will be made later, but this may help contest entrants in designing the 15th Anniversary Logo.

All 15th Anniversary logo submissions will be the sole property of the Florida FIRST Robotics Education Foundation.

© 2010 The United States Foundation for Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST®). Used by special permission. All rights reserved.

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Hello teams,

I am Osiris Villacampa Main mentor of team DRIFT 4091. We will like to visit some of the team schools in Florida in December.
Our main objective is to identify how can our school improve our robotics program base on your experiences.
If you will be willing to receive us in your school please send me a email: ovillacampa@cms.edu.do


Thanks have a nice day!

OV

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Logo contest closes in two days! Get your entries in! I can't wait to see what everyone has submitted.

Sarah

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The agenda for the Orlando Regional has been posted on the website.

We have also announced the winner of the logo contest.

Now taking commemorative t-shirt orders
 

The Orlando Regional is now taking advance orders for the 2013 Orlando FIRST Regional T-Shirts celebrating our 15th Regional. Orders may be placed using the order form on the website http://www.floridafirstregional.com/2013tshirts.html. All order must be received before February 15, 2013.

Event Information for Teams
 

The Event Information for teams has been posted to the website in addition to being e-mailed to all teams. You can find it here: http://www.floridafirstregional.com/events.html

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So with the event just over 10 days away I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a Team shirt exchange, I will have mostly medium and large with a few of other sizes, if anyone is interested post it on here or PM me

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I will only be able to attend one day this year :( I have been recruited for a VEX competition in Philly that same weekend.

- Andrew

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If you are unable to attend this year or are just interested in getting a more in depth look at the regional be sure to check out The Roboshow: Orlando. Go to www.theroboshow.net for more information.

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Do you guys have information of when this will be done(on-site), recorded/done live after the event day, posted online, what exactly is going to be in the show? Also, is it going to be on the roboshow website or somehwere else? This will be pretty cool to see after like each day and after going home.

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We're currently planning on shooting videos all day Thursday and Friday and will do 15-30 minute "wrap up" shows after the matches end on both days. We'll also be going live with the elimination matches right after alliance selection and doing match commentary/pre-shot stories in between matches and during timeouts or field problems.

As of right now the plan is to stream the shows on the website (much like the Ri3D guys did) and then host the shows on our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/theroboshowlive) shortly afterward. We'll make sure to keep everyone informed via our twitter feed, (@RoboShowLive) the website, and here on CD.

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You guys should cover the alliance selections like ESPN covers the NFL draft. lol. Also, when you say that you will host the videos on the youtube page, does that mean after everyday or all the videos after the competition? Because that would actually be really ncie to have a complete days' worth of video and with some good commentary from people in the know about competition standards for robots.

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We're planning on putting them up to YouTube the night that they're recorded.
But stay tuned and we'll keep you updated.

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Can't wait for this regional!! So excited :D

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Announcing the FIRST Alumni Happy Hour event.



Where: The brand new Bahamma Breeze in Waterford Lakes! http://www.bahamabreeze.com/location...taurantid=3045

When: Thursday evening, 9:30pm-11pm.
(enough time spend with your teams for evening activities, and then come join. Pits close at 8pm)

Who can come: Anyone that has graduated from high school.

Bahama Breeze is sponsoring Florida FIRST Alumni for this event, and will be providing a couple of free appetizers and drinks. Come early!

Enjoy the live Caribbean music throughout the event, and 1/2 off appetizers/drinks begins at 10pm.


I need enough people to RSVP to make the event happen. Please RSVP the twitter @FL_FIRST_Alumni

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It appears our team will not make it down this weekend. Our flights were cancelled due to snowstorms in our connection to Baltimore. :(

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We are going to miss you guys an girls! It was great to be able to play on the same alliance as you last year at the south florida regional.

We are very excited and I believe competition ready in a long time. Cant wait to compete with our friends here is a link to the thread about our robot. Good luck to all and we will see you in a day.

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Just a note about all the workshops on Thursday.

We have the Big Bacon Theory of Image and Marketing, Scouting with SPAM, Chairmans Chat with KRUNCH, the Central Florida Fluid Power Society will talk about pneumatics, the Robot in Three Days guys will talk about the design engineering process, All About Sensors with Mike Nicoli and and Judges Chat with former judges to answer questions about the judging process

The schedule will be in your registration packets

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Wow. That is heart breaking. We enjoyed having you all at South Florida last year.

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I haven't been following the storm but is there any chance that you guys will just have a delayed arrival? I wish there was something we could do to help the northern teams.

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For the First time since 2003 I will not be attending the Orlando regional. I Will be watching some of the webcast.

Good luck to all the teams

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Quick Video of match 49 from our robots point of view.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200763331145431&l=502968981443291219 7

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All I can say is wow, what an emotional roller coaster this weekend has been for 1592/801. I cannot convey in words how thankful I am to all the teams that helped us nor can I remember all of them as it was a hectic weekend. Hard to imagine right? Sorry if I miss your team, but all the help was appreciated.

744- Thank you for switching pits with us. With out being able to be right next to 801, it would have been really hard to accomplish what we did.

180- Thank you for all of your help and assisting in testing components for us. We were not sure what survived the crash and what did not. Whether it was motors or speed controllers, you were right there to help us out. Bryce was in our pit more than he was in his own on Thursday, which truly shows how deserving they were of the Gracious Professionalism award.

1251- Thanks for helping us test out our components as well and all of the offering of help throughout the weekend. Even though you were having some troubles of your own, you stepped up to the plate and asked us if we needed anything. You even offered us the use of your van the night of the crash.

1902- Thank you for the help at the crash site as well as offering us your kitbot frame. You even took us to your build space and offered us anything we needed.

The Robo Show Staff- Thank you for coming to the crash site to help
us move the robots into the trucks. We greatly appreciate how you waited for 3 hours for FHP to show up.

125- It was very gracious of you to offer us your full shooter assembly; fortunately we were able to salvage one of the damaged ones. You guys were awesome all weekend.

Sorry if I missed anyone, but as I said it was a very busy weekend.

To cap it all off, being an alliance captain was surreal after what happened Wednesday night, much less than on the same alliance with 801. I really thought we had a shot.

Lastly, I want to say thank you to 86 for saying yes to join our alliance. I am sorry we were not running at 100%. We were a fierce alliance coming out of the number 7 slot - just imagine if we all actually worked at the same time lol.

Again, thank you so much to everyone at the Orlando regional and the FIRST community for your support. We all consider this weekend a victory for every team that was there even though we got knocked out early. All I can say is we have a lot of work to do in two weeks to get back up to 100%. Look out Alamo here we come.

Thanks Again to all from teams 801 and 1592,
Zac

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They showed a 15 year video right before the Elims. Is that going up on youtube or anywhere? Thought it was really cool.

Also big congrats to 744. They really deserved to win after all the years of hard work.

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The intro was in the RoboShow live stream and will probably be posted on our YouTube channel and website sometime this week.

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There are actually two different elevators that make the trip a little but easier. They aren't obvious though.

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The crowd-a-tron 3000 really got the people going :-)

I was extremely excited to see 744 finally take home the gold. Congrats to 1772 and 79 as well. That was a great alliance.

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Another great regional, now that I have collected my thoughts about it. First of all 801 and 1592 what you guys did was amazing. 1772, 79 and 744 you guys played tough all regional and I know 79/744 very well these guys always come to play. Robotz garage you guys are what all FRC teams should aspire too, keep up the tremendous work :cool:. All the field crew and volunteers that made the event happen I want to say a big thank you from 1251. Moose and MARS our pit neighbors you guys rock every event and are so helpful. 1251 had our share of problems but we will be ready to go for South Florida at full strength. Finally, to all my alumni friends it was great seeing everyone, and guys keep up the roboshow.

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http://youtu.be/ZAaDfYwHsjE

Here you go, Crowd-a-tron 3000 and all!

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This was an awesome video and it was the perfect way to move into the elims. Short of championships getting ready for Einstein, I dont think I've ever seen a crowd more amped up for some matches. I cant wait for the 20th anniversary video for the Orlando Regional.