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Francis-134 23-01-2017 17:21

[RSN] check_in Week 3: We Want Your Questions!
 
Build season is in full-swing! What are the check_in teams doing now that build season is in full swing?




Tune in Tuesday at 7 PM ET to check_in, as we hear from our teams on their progress this build season. If you missed it last week, here's a quick run-down on the teams progress last week:

319: Early tests show that Big Bad Bob's shooter can handle balls up to three-wide, but are still working on accuracy. For gears, it looks like they've got a spicy roller-collector in the works.

3940: After determining their direction right after check_in two weeks ago, Cybertooth is prioritizing fuel over gears or hanging. As of last week, they had lots of prototypes, and it looks like their design is beginning to take shape.

2337: Despite taking a day off to work with rookie teams, the EngiNERDS have completed their list of robot requirments, and have learned a lot about how spin affects their shots from their shooting prototypes.

3847: Spectrum was in the process of cutting out lots of prototypes out of wood on their CNC router, including their drivetrain! We'll see how they shoot after abandoning their original idea of a turreted shooter.

148: We saw some balls being shot with pretty good accuracy, as well as a cartoon chainsaw covering their currently secret collector prototype. I'll try to tease as much out of the Robowranglers as I can, but no promises!

5803: In only their second year, Apex Robotics is looking to accomplish all three aspects of the game this year. After cannibalizing their off-season robot to use as a prototype, I'm excited to see what direction they go.

We want your questions for the teams! If you've got something you want to ask any or all of them, you can post it here on Chief Delphi, or send it to us in our Twitch chat during the show!

Watch it live at twitch.tv/FRCGameSense at 7 PM ET Tuesday!

nuclearnerd 24-01-2017 00:20

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How good are they getting their shooters? Have they made consistent progress with prototypes to reduce their spread? Have they had to change their strategy at all due to achieved shooting performance?

Ginger Power 24-01-2017 00:36

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How much Fuel per second can you: Shoot? Index?
How big is your Fuel Hopper?
How accurate are your current shooter prototypes?

Are you pursuing an active Gear mechanism? If so, why?

nuclearnerd 24-01-2017 01:03

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Another: Is everyone on your team involved in design? If not, how does the rest of your team keep busy while the CAD / design team rushes in week 2/3 to get drawings ready?

Roboshant 24-01-2017 07:11

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Pentashooter a la 2013? @2337

VIKotic Dave 24-01-2017 09:33

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I would like to know the size of each team, to get the idea of how the divide to task and conquer.

Sperkowsky 24-01-2017 09:35

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What are you planning to use to index balls out of your ball containment units into your shooter?

notmattlythgoe 24-01-2017 09:44

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What is best, tacos or burritos?

Francis-134 24-01-2017 10:32

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Quote:

Originally Posted by notmattlythgoe (Post 1635519)
What is best, tacos or burritos?

I don't think we will be asking this question, as well all know burritos are superior.




Well, tacos are pretty good too...






Man, this is a toughie.

notmattlythgoe 24-01-2017 10:40

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Francis-134 (Post 1635541)
I don't think we will be asking this question, as well all know burritos are superior.

Well, tacos are pretty good too...

Man, this is a toughie.

I'm sorry Francis, but you have failed the test. The correct answer was tacos and I will explain why.

1. Can you have a hard shelled burrito? No I think not.
2. Under the assumption that 3 tacos = 1 burrito you can get 3 different styles of tacos, while you are stuck with just one boring burrito.
3. There is a much wider range of taco options. Have you ever heard of a fish burrito? Point, tacos.
4. A taco maintains it's form better than a burrito. Once you get half way through a burrito it tends to start to fall apart. Once you get half way through your tacos you still have a a completely intact taco sitting there for your enjoyment.
5. 3 > 1

I think I've made my point.

On a side note. Taco boats are the superior way to eat tacos, if you have not tried a taco boat shell your life is not complete.

Taylor 24-01-2017 10:48

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Quote:

Originally Posted by notmattlythgoe (Post 1635543)
4. A taco maintains it's form better than a burrito. Once you get half way through a burrito it tends to start to fall apart. Once you get half way through your tacos you still have a a completely intact taco sitting there for your enjoyment.

on your lap. #FTFY

Francis-134 24-01-2017 12:53

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After speaking with the folks on 148, we've decided to play a little game with the viewers. Send in YES or NO questions, and if they are good, 148 will answer some of them completely truthfully. You can do it here, or tonight in the Twitch chat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by notmattlythgoe (Post 1635543)
I'm sorry Francis, but you have failed the test. The correct answer was tacos and I will explain why.

1. Can you have a hard shelled burrito? No I think not.
2. Under the assumption that 3 tacos = 1 burrito you can get 3 different styles of tacos, while you are stuck with just one boring burrito.
3. There is a much wider range of taco options. Have you ever heard of a fish burrito? Point, tacos.
4. A taco maintains it's form better than a burrito. Once you get half way through a burrito it tends to start to fall apart. Once you get half way through your tacos you still have a a completely intact taco sitting there for your enjoyment.
5. 3 > 1

I think I've made my point.

On a side note. Taco boats are the superior way to eat tacos, if you have not tried a taco boat shell your life is not complete.

1. A chimichanga is a fried burrito, and they are delicious.
2. 0.333 + 0.333 + 0.333 < 1. That's a fact you can't argue with. I think.
3. I concede that there are no fish burritos, and that fish tacos are incredible.
4. Has this never happened to you?

notmattlythgoe 24-01-2017 13:08

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Francis-134 (Post 1635627)
After speaking with the folks on 148, we've decided to play a little game with the viewers. Send in YES or NO questions, and if they are good, 148 will answer some of them completely truthfully. You can do it here, or tonight in the Twitch chat.



1. A chimichanga is a fried burrito, and they are delicious.
2. 0.333 + 0.333 + 0.333 < 1. That's a fact you can't argue with. I think.
3. I concede that there are no fish burritos, and that fish tacos are incredible.
4. Has this never happened to you?
UTTERINSANITY.GIF

What insane person eats a hard shell taco long ways? That's like eating a hamburger vertical.

Have you ever heard of a Choco Burrito? No, because they know that the Choco Taco is superior.

s_forbes 24-01-2017 13:14

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I have found additional data that supports the taco > burrito theory. Would still love to hear the teams' opinions though.


JesseK 24-01-2017 13:40

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Most of the teams from the GameSense Week 1 updates are planning for a meta-game where the 4th rotor a waste of time in most matches. What role would a gear-running robot serve on your alliance if you were captain?

Eric Scheuing 24-01-2017 16:13

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Francis-134 (Post 1635627)
2. 0.333 + 0.333 + 0.333 < 1. That's a fact you can't argue with. I think.

Has nobody ever told you that .99999... = 1?
http://polymathematics.typepad.com/p...sorry_it_.html

Poseidon5817 24-01-2017 16:17

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Francis-134 (Post 1635627)
After speaking with the folks on 148, we've decided to play a little game with the viewers. Send in YES or NO questions, and if they are good, 148 will answer some of them completely truthfully. You can do it here, or tonight in the Twitch chat.

I have a few questions for 148:
  • Why did they cover their prototype with a chainsaw and not a bench grinder? Everyone knows bench grinders are superior.
  • Are they using an omni-directional drivetrain?
  • Do they predict that they will be able to achieve 4 RP often with their design?

Cash4587 24-01-2017 18:21

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Questions for 148:

Are you pursuing a gear floor intake?
Will your gear mechanism be entirely passive?
Will you be able to hold > 60 balls?
Are you pursuing a shooter design that can shoot more than one ball?
Are you pursuing a robot design with multiple shooters?
Are you pursuing a turreted shooter design?
Are you using velcro on your rope for your climber?

There are tons more y/n questions I could ask, but at the moment I cannot think of any more important questions.

Francis-134 24-01-2017 18:24

Re: [RSN] check_in Week 3: We Want Your Questions!
 
Thanks for all the questions folks! If you have any more, send them to us via out chat bot on twitch. We're going live in about 30 minutes, so be sure to tune in at twitch.tv/FRCGameSense!

thatprogrammer 24-01-2017 18:27

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Francis-134 (Post 1635627)
3. I concede that there are no fish burritos, and that fish tacos are incredible.


http://ot-foodspotting-production.s3...jpg?1388799970

Fish Burritos are a thing and should totally replace free corndogs and cheesecake as the official FIRST meme.

pmattin5459 25-01-2017 13:35

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I would like to make an argument in favor of the burrito. Contrary to the taco, it generally is much more portable and less likely to end up on your plate/lap. And it also has a better balance of carb to protein (with the addition of rice and beans) and does not have the abomination known as shredded lettuce, which adds nearly nothing to the dish, besides maybe a bit of crunch. I will, however, say that the hard shell taco has its own merits, but burritos have a clear advantage over soft shell tacos.

JesseK 25-01-2017 13:45

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pmattin5459 (Post 1636163)
and does not have the abomination known as shredded lettuce, which adds nearly nothing to the dish, besides maybe a bit of crunch bitter nothing.

Fixed that for you.

With tacos, you can go cheap and still get a great taco. You can also go ridiculously yummy. Imagine some of those as a burrito... heebee jeebies ...

Lil' Lavery 25-01-2017 17:08

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Quote:

Originally Posted by s_forbes (Post 1635642)
I have found additional data that supports the taco > burrito theory. Would still love to hear the teams' opinions though.


That's because you have burritos EVERY DAY. You don't have to wait for some special day of the week to get an excuse. They are the everyman's every day every meal option.

Also, fish burritos are totally a thing.

Also also, unless you're posting about tacos from San Diego or Tijuana, I don't wanna hear it.

Ty Tremblay 25-01-2017 17:12

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery (Post 1636266)

Also also, unless you're posting about tacos from San Diego or Tijuana, I don't wanna hear it.

In Oceanside, CA for work, which is about 40 min north of San Diego. Ordered a combo burrito and taco plate. Burrito was much more delicious and easier to eat.

Lil' Lavery 25-01-2017 17:15

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ty Tremblay (Post 1636268)
In Oceanside, CA for work, which is about 40 min north of San Diego. Ordered a combo burrito and taco plate. Burrito was much more delicious and easier to eat.

You're only 40 minutes away from having your opinion on this issue matter! ;)


I haven't ever actually been to Oceanside, so I don't know if the good Mexican food has migrating that far up.


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