Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

177 is trying very hard to make it out, but may not get final approval until its too late due to travel expenses and school board approval. It will most likely come down to how many NE teams are going to cut down on bus expenses.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

It doesn't look we are applying after all. It's kinda funny how everyone is pumped about the possibility of an off season event when you're competing, then everyone losses interest and disappears. :confused:

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

I'd love to let you drive our robot, Kit. I think you're one of the coolest mentors. I'll have to see who's gonna go, if we get in that is. :cool:

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Rookie Team 2171 from Crown Point Indiana is applying to attend IRI. We are trying to get another school to get a team together as a rookie team. Looking forward to another competition with everyone.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Wow. I was shocked when I saw the rules for alliance pickings, I love the idea and I think FIRST may implement it in the coming years as numbers continue to grow.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

The intent of the extra weight is to let teams do repairs or re-inforcements and not be worried about being a little overweight, or stressing out about the GP-ness of trying to stay under the allowable, even if there is no weigh in.

We just ask teams to be reasonable and if you need to fix something, fix it.

That said, if someone shows up with a brand new set of diamond plate ramps on a robot that only scored tubes just a few weeks ago, we might get suspicious. And there will be a scale there, just in case of flagrant violations*. :ahh:

*Getting caught "cheating" at IRI would be worse than ... being stranded at the drive in.

( I smell a new thread topic in "chit-chat") :)

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

So around when can we try signing up to volunteer? (I'm sorry if i looked over it) I've read through this thread and I didn't really find info on when to sign up.

I'm really psyched to come over from Los Angeles to volunteer at this event! it would be sad if you guys run out of spots on me :p

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

IRI could always use volunteers... :D I'm sure you'll get a spot. I'll second this question, as well as some 648 members, too. Maybe I'll make some of the extra people coming along volunteer as well... we'll see how that goes.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

I would think you would be able to sign up as soon as the site is up. But, I don't know for sure.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Thanks Chris, we do have some repair work for our machine, just clearing it before we do anything. Thanks for the explanation:)

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

In years past, 1529 has had drivers from 234 and 829. Last year, a sponsor drove. I think she really got a kick out of that.

I think the Mentor Drive at IRI reminds me of halftime at NFL games where 3rd and 4th graders play football....it's the same game but it's pretty obvious the people out there just don't know what they're doing, they're just pleased as punch to be sharing the same field as the professionals.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

I have been trying to get on the IRI website but they are asking me for an IRI username and password. How do I get a username and password for that site?

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Massage Chris’s feet? :)



The web site won't be available until the 1st.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

you don't - it is just for the planning committee and web site team.

once the site is ready, there will be no id or password required.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Team 1528 and 1023 are currently looking into an offseason event in Monroe County, Michigan towards the end od August. I am actually trying to figure the number of teams intersted in attending the event. Any team that is possibly intersted in attending the event please give me a shout at ketron@monroe.k12.mi.us.