Re: new game- this is it!
 

I don't know. it seems a little to "dumb." But i did read some where else that the game may have 55-gallon drums and the field would be cheap to make. It could be a stepping stone with the new programming and all. We will see soon enough

Re: new game
 

That may only be part of the game. If there are cans involved, they'll probably just be mixed together or something, or have the labels erased. The only problem with soda cans is that if a robot runs over one... that could cause some major issues. First off, you'd be going through cans like mad. Second, those who use thin pneumatic wheels may (though I doubt it) risk a puncture running over a can. And, it would be hard for rookies. There needs to be a basic "pushing" scoring method, without using the cans. I dunno. Sounds more likely than anything else put forth though. And yes, Elgin Clock posted his theory that 55 gallon drums would be involved based on a FIRST Email blast. I think he was right. We'll just have to wait and see...

edit:
Ok, I just reread the previous post and I see he stated plastic 2-liter bottles. That is kinda likely... but you'd still go through them kinda quickly.

Re: new game- this is it!
 

Okay, so we've all recognized and moved past that the real reason one would find such things at FIRST headquarters is because, well, it'd be their garbage?

I just need to be sure, 'cause sometimes it's hard to tell what you folks are thinking ;)

Re: new game
 

the obvious solution is to use the large population of FIRSTers on hand at the competition to replinish the supply by donating their empty cans

Re: new game
 

LOL, I guess that's that then!
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
:D

Re: new game
 

Re: new game
 

cool pong is fun, can it be done autonomously like in the game

Re: new game
 

Sure! Just have the ball be completely retro-reflective. Then you can track it's position!

Re: new game
 

fantastic! and you probably wouldn't have to worry much about the weight limitations on the bot either.

::raises glass:: to pong! ::drinks::

Re: new game
 

Exactly. And we could have sensors on one side of the robot tracking the ball. and there could be more than one ball! Oooh... This is exciting!

Re: new game
 

Obviously, it will be played on turf.

How do I know this?

Dave moved to a house with a yard big enough for testing the playing field on this past summer.

The conclusion is obvious.


Wetzel
~~~~~~~~~~~~
1254 Sherwood Lane

Re: new game- this is it!
 

Oh...you have good point, the spy did said his full time job is a Sanitation Engineer.
:D ;)

PS- I vote for the "Pong" Game too! and everything will be in B&W to keep with tradition of a real "Pong" Game. (actually, I may still have one in the garage)
:o

Re: new game- this is it!
 

But what about good ol' green or amber & black? And how will we have black rotating *lights*? ;)

Re: new game
 

[quote=Sachiel7...Elgin Clock posted his theory that 55 gallon drums would be involved based on a FIRST Email blast. I think he was right. We'll just have to wait and see...QUOTE]


You know, I was wondering what would happen IF I was right?? Or if anybody's guess was dead on right for that matter..

Do you think they would change the game at this point if someone actually had a guess that was nearly there?

Re: new game
 

No, I doubt they'd change it. They probably just would try to deter the subject, or ignore the post.
I hope the drums do play a role though, It'd be a little bit different, depending on how they're used...
We'll just have to wait and see...
36 days to go...