Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

How about I rephrase my question.

What color are the volunteer shirts. Someone told me that they stay the same every year, and will be lime green?

This is going to be a matching adventure.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

How does one obtain an IRI t-shirt?

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YES!!! There will be a webcast! Thank you Wildstang!!!

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Well, volunteers get a shirt for free, otherwise they sell them at the event. I can't remember the cost....

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Will the webcast be archived to standard sites such as the Blue Alliance or SOAP?

Either way, thanks to Wildstang for webcasting it!!

-Travis

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Weekend IRI Weather Forecast

Doesn't look like rain... unlike last year. Last year was nice, until it started raining and peoples' windows were down... including mine;

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

I like no rain:D It usually makes for nice walking days. And the temperatures will be nice, too (if you don't mind 80 degree weather).

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Okay, so since Lacey isn't going to IRI, I'm looking for someone to do my hair. It's short now and really all that needs to be done is to apply the wax in a variety of ways and then spray it with the color. :p

Anyone up for this "challenge"?


PS - I'll possibly throw in a vintage (c. 2002) blue 648 shirt (XL, I think).

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Any locals have some ideas for fun things to do on Thursday?

Most 254/968 members will be arriving at around 7 am on Thursday, and we'll have the entire day free. Ideally we'd do something more exciting than sitting around the hotel :P

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Check out http://www.indy.org or just search for "indianapolis things to do" in google.
You could hang out in White River State Park and the canal... nice area.
There are some go-karting places (nice places)
There are some wall-climbing places (climbtime)
Shopping galore
Children's Museum (largest in the world)
Also check out the calendar of events to see if there's any festivals or otherwise interesting things going on that day.

Any of the above would be a lot better than sitting at the hotel.
Have fun!

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Volunteers will get a fresh new design (blank on the color) CREW shirt.

Teams can purchase a fresh new design (blank on the color) shirt.
They are $10.

Both feature the new IRI logo design and our new 'slogan'.

Alliance Captains will also receive a special "Alliance Captain Clothing Item".
Unique, special, and extremely limited edition.

Also, on the walls will be IRI banners with game names and winners from 2000 - 2006.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Definitely check out the children's museum. It may say children, but we all have an inner child. It is truly fun. Don't they have an I Max theater, also?

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

I don't think the Children's Museum has an IMAX, but I know the State Museum does! Another cool place to go. It's right off the canal too, so you can go to the museum, and check out the canal.

^I like the posting time above^:D

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Is anyone interested in trading some shirts?

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Visit the Speedway and the Museum.
Children’s Museum is great, they have a new maze exhibit and the water clock is a must see.
White River State Park has: State Museum, NCAA Hall of Champions, Eilteljorg Museum of Western Art, and The Zoo.
The Black Expo Summer Celebration is going on downtown.
Lots to do.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Where might we find the webcast? I couldn't find any info on the WildStang site. Sorry if it's there, but I didn't try hard enough to find it.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

From the email that was just sent out

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Andy had it in his post, but you probably missed it since this thread is so long.

It will be at:
http://live.wildstang.org/iri.php

Note that the link that Michelle provided is wrong - that is simply the page that you get redirected to right now since the webcast is not active.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Well, crap. Michelle just posted what I sent to a slew of people who are coming... and I got the link wrong in that note. So, that wasn't her fault.

So, that last email wasn't actually the "last".

AB

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

FYI ... for anyone interested ...

Segway of Indiana just started a new tour through White River State Park and along the canal. NICE scenic tour ... and on Segways! Details and contact info on their website - www.segwayofindiana.com

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

I think there is a group of TechnoKats who are going to the Indians game (AAA baseball team) tomorrow night. The game starts at 7:00. Victory field is immediately west of downtown Indy.

AB

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

I just checked the Indians web site, and it looks like group discounts are available if you have 25 or more. Maybe a few teams could join forces to get the discount? Normal rate is $13 for box seats and $9 for reserved; the group discount gets $2 off either rate. When I checked a minute ago there were still lots of box seats available.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

just saw some info on the matches. seems some teams get a 9th match that doesn't count toward standings.i really hope nobody's robot breaks during that match. ouch!

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

If anyone wants a 25 foot tether cable (to keep), I'll have one or two with me. $12. Just stop by 968's pit and ask for Dave.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Half of Exploding Bacon is halfway to IRI!!!! Yipee See everyone tomorrow.

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ETD: 4 hours 15 minutes...

ETA: 14 hours after ETD...wewt.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Team 1577 is finally in Indianapolis after an overnight stay in Rome and a stop in NY. Tomorrow we have to release our robot from customs, and then we're free for the day...

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

On my way to the Airport. Can't wait...

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Chimera #832 is loading the cars now and about to head up. We'll see you all there. PM me if you want to contact us on the road.

Mannie

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Good Luck to all of you traveling!! Hope you make it to Indy safely!

We have a meeting tonight and then we leave tomorrow morning.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Hope everyone enjoys I.R.I. and has a safe trip there and back!

don't forget to bring your game face!:l

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Posting from the hotel lobby,
Ready for IRI to start,:yikes: good luck to everyone and look forward to seeing everyone soon
James Austin

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Anyone have a match list yet?

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

can somebody post the match list as soon as it is avalable?

i want to see one match in particular...

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Anyone have any luck with the link up top here on CD for watching IRI?

php file? <confused>

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

I am having the same problem. It will open a realplayer window then tell me I can't connect to the content. Has anyone else been able to view the wabcast?

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

I was tweaking the settings and that caused it to go up and down a few times. It should be good now. I see there's some people connected now so hopefully it's working for you.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

I wasn't able to connect either - same problem.
Earlier it connected and indicated the event had not started yet.
Hopefully someone can let us know what to do.

Mike

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

I was connected but it just went down.


Edit: now it's back

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

I think I can connnect, or at least RealPlayer thinks it's connected, but I'm not getting any video. I might be getting audio, but I have my speakers off, (I'm at work) so I can't tell.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

The webcast seems to be working ok for me now. At first it was just audio, but eventually the picture came in. Great Webcast, thanks Dave and all involved for putting this together for those of us at home.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Yes, when you first connect you may have to wait 20 or 30 seconds for the video to appear.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Ok it is working for me now. now how about a match list for us people at home to keep track of matches.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Did anyone catch who won the 1114 v 111 match? I had a telemarketer who wouldn't take no for an answer on the phone...

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

111 alliance won that match. A spoiler was placed I believe making it ~47-87?.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

They tend to get the point when you hang up on them. lol
You're too nice (or... should I say sweet? lol) at times Beth, next time be mean (kinda) and hang up. :p

edit: Btw, this is the dialog I get when I try and connect. Any suggestions from anyone?
See attachment.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Elgin, do you have RealPlayer installed? That's what it runs on...

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Open with notepad and copy & paste the URL that is in it.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

you have to have Real Player installed

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Looks like you don't have RealPlayer installed, or at least it's not associated with the file type. Try re-installing it if you already have it.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Dave, are we having picture issues? I can hear the music, but no picture...

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Hold on, the AV guys are doing some work and accidentally unplugged my feed, we're working on it.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Naughty AV guys, can't trust em... ;)

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lol

Back now!

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

can somebody post scores up or a match list, i would love to see one particular match (1114v48) :-D

im watching this, working, and wootoff so yeah.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Is there any way to get Paul turned up and the music down? I have to blare the speakers to even hear him!

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

They're mixing for the venue so I can't adjust just Paul, but I can turn the overall volume up if the whole thing is too quiet...

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Is there a match schedule online anywhere?

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

what was the final score for that 1114 match?

my connection died after the match

and pink is up next, yay

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Yeah, I think the whole system died. If anyone's did catch the score, that's the one I was waiting for, I'd appreciate it too.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

hey what happened to the feed?
Is it down?

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connection just died... Says file not found, (rtsp://live.wildstang.org:554/broadcast/iri.rm)

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

it's back up


<Edit>...maybe not
<edit>...Maybe so...so confusing

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

School's internet went down... sorry I didn't catch the score either.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Anyone know the score of the last match that 330 was in (When the feed went up and then down again)? And if anyone got up our ramps...

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Now I get to watch AND crawl through the forums...


and ouch, 266 points with 148 and 118....

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

No, sadly I don't. Work-pwnd! :(

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

I wonder why the match numbers seem to be backwards...

:)

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Does anyone have the standings at the end of day 1?

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Yes, I took pictures of the lists which are uploading right now. They will be there momentarily.

EDIT:

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thanks Chris! I'm so excited for tomorrow's matches, this is going to be nuts!

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Thanks a bunch, Chris! Being able to know where we are even though I'm not there made my day!

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Good to see New England representing at its best!

Hold down the fort there Gael Force!!!

Wish I could be there!

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Does anyone have a copy of the match list?

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Here's a picture of the second page of the match list.

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What are the rankings?

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Chris was nice enough to post them earlier... read the thread.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Thanks for the standings. There's some real surprises on this list. Very good distribution of wins means there's lots of room to move araound today. With this field of competitors, even the best can find themselves lower than they're used to being.

Good luck to all of you today and have a safe return home.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Alliances:

1. 233 71 1902 1732
2. 47 33 68 93
3. 1720 234 1528 116
4. 111 1114 2056 494
5. 968 330 177 910
6. 48 67 469 148
7. 126 254 45 107
8. 703 40 217 121

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

You beat me on this post by about 0.32579 seconds... Those are some great looking alliances.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

1v8 1 wins easally
2v7 close match 7 pulls off the upset
3v6 six wins in 2 hard fought matches
4v5, another good qf series, i expect 4 to win in three

semi finals

1v4, this should be the finals (boo, no reseeding) i don't know whos gonna win, but it will be 3 hard fought matches.i have to o for 1 because im from Florida, but my heart is with 4, so GO 4

6v7 six is a really strong alliance, how did 48 get so high up there, their defense should stop 254, i think from there on out, six can outscore seven from there on out

finals

4v6, oh the drama, here we go again, curie semi finals come back to life, you know this is gonna be good, 4 can end up with the best autonomous trio with 2056 able to score on the other side, hopefully the perfected that

remember autonomous is everything now, with the 15 point bonus this can come in to play as a huge deal

my simple answer

the winner of sm1 WILL win IRI

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

I just watched these alliances get chosen. A bit weird, don't you think? I missed alot of the competition, so I'll ask: did 1114, 330, 254, 148, etc play badly or something? For example 148 lasted until the 3rd round of picking, and 1114 is on the 4th seeded alliance. Not what I was expecting. I was shocked 233 didn't team up with 1114 or 968.

My predictions:

Quarterfinals:

1. 233 71 1902 1732 vs. 8. 703 40 217 121
(Just not enough fire power on 703's alliance to overcome 233+1902. ramps are equal.)

4. 111 1114 2056 494 vs. 5. 968 330 177 910
(177's defense will give 968+330 the advantage they need over 1114. 1114 is essentially all by themselves offensively, while 968+330 can both git'r'done.)

2. 47 33 68 93 vs. 7. 126 254 45 107
(254's ramps will be the key to this victory. 47's alliance is lacking the needed offensive firepower, while 126 has 254+45.)


6. 48 67 469 148 vs. 3. 1720 234 1528 116
(116 will do a great job, and make these matches interesting; however, 67+148, together, will be too strong to overcome.)

Semifinals:

1. 233 71 1902 1732 vs. 5. 968 330 177 910
(Championship Event Grand Semifinals set 330+910 against 233+71. At the championships, 233+71 came out on top, but that will not happen at the IRI here today. 177's defensive/offensive capability just may be the key to 330's victory. 968+330+177 will be on the field.)

7. 126 254 45 107 vs. 6. 48 67 469 148
(Does 148 look like the steal of this competition to you? They do to me. 148 will give 48 the edge they need to overcome 254+45. This is going to be a very good set of matches.)

Finals:

5. 968 330 177 910 vs. 6. 48 67 469 148
(Simply put, 330.)

IRI Winner:

5. 968 330 177 910

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

6 keepers in auto! Holy cow!

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

i just saw 6 robots but 6 keepers on in auto mode

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What was the final score in the last 1114 match QF2-1 ?

My feed kicked out.

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Red 129 - Blue 85, I believe.

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I hope someone recorded that. I predict whoever wins the #4 vs #5 seed makes it at least to finals

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

Mine kicked out too...but I made it back before the end. What an awesome match! Derek, if you aren't there who's in charge of making sure Karthik doesn't screw up? ;)

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I don't know enough about the team specs to make a prediction, but I had to go out of the house yesterday and could only watch like 3 matches...

Through my time watching the Q-finals: Holy crap, these are some insane matches

Also, on a less important note... is there a way to watch this feed in NOT real player?

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Red 129 Blue 85

can somebody update me after those scores

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Would Somebody Mind posting a link to watch the match where keepers were scored? I missed it and I would really like to see it. Thanks!

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

You know that thing Karthik wears around his neck all the time. It's an electric collar, and my finger is always on the button.

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

I'll pay dearly for a duplicate button. :D

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

My prediction is alliance 1 goes all the way.
233 and 1902 have both shown what they are capable of in Nats...
the only ones who could stop them are alliances 5 or 4...
Amazing alliances - amazing action!

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

71 vs. 1114 again. Last year 71 won is an amazing match. What happens now?

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

and now 71 losses in an inredible match =]

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Calling #4 for the win

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joining you on that one, Vs. 6 in the finals.

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Uh oh!


3 and 6 at 1-1

Who has it?

Re: 2007 Indiana Robotics Invitational
 

I say 148 and 67.. but 47 and 33 have been playing so well, I don't even know. 148+67 got "shutdown" by 68 alone? They need to become more agile next round, or they'll be gone (148+67)