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thefro526 14-04-2008 19:49

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Quote:

Originally Posted by adman (Post 736942)
Not sure how this is going to work but just curious how many people
are using the robo coach. Are you using standard remotes or heavily
modified ( lots of ir leds ). Since there are so many robots doing killer
autonomous it cold be an IR TRAFFIC JAM if everyone does it at once.

Anyone already have this happen? How did you resolve it?

We've used our IR at two separate regionals and we've yet to have a definite interference problem. What do you use as a signaling device? We just use a standard Zenith TV remote.

Alex Dinsmoor 14-04-2008 19:55

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Quote:

Originally Posted by adman (Post 736942)
Not sure how this is going to work but just curious how many people
are using the robo coach. Are you using standard remotes or heavily
modified ( lots of ir leds ). Since there are so many robots doing killer
autonomous it cold be an IR TRAFFIC JAM if everyone does it at once.

Anyone already have this happen? How did you resolve it?

We have a robocoach with a beefed up remote, but since the programmers are so awesome on our team we don't really use him. He is just there to stop it if it needs stoping

Anyways I just got my raffle ticket for the robo-hug! Anyone else going?

adman 14-04-2008 19:56

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We have a couple of remotes and a kluged together one with
3 leds on it. The problem the receiver gets bombed with a lot
of cross talk if two run at once. So you had two or more running at the
same time and it worked?

Alex Dinsmoor 14-04-2008 20:00

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Quote:

Originally Posted by adman (Post 736955)
We have a couple of remotes and a kluged together one with
3 leds on it. The problem the receiver gets bombed with a lot
of cross talk if two run at once. So you had two or more running at the
same time and it worked?

What happened at GLR with us and 33 is that the robocoaches stand at different spots, one next to the robot one away, and it worked then.

Also at BMR people were using IR like crazy and there was no meshing of the commands. You will probally be safe at Atlanta, if you aren't make a different remote or reprogram it. Seriously it takes like 5 min. to do it.

P.S. I also like the word kluged, I'm gonna start using it :cool:

Beth Sweet 14-04-2008 20:04

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Have we lost 2668? They're no longer listed as registered for Atlanta on FIRST's site... nor in our division...

Alex Dinsmoor 14-04-2008 20:06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Beth Sweet (Post 736963)
Have we lost 2668? They're no longer listed as registered for Atlanta on FIRST's site... nor in our division...

It looks like it doesn't it :( . Hopefully it's an error

And also whoever had the 300th post on this thread totally should have yelled out "THIS IS SPARTA!!!", it would have been so cool. Sadly they did not :(

And we want to show the members of the CD community our defensive playing style:

http://s255.photobucket.com/albums/h...ainst217.fl v

This was against 217 on their quest for their 3rd championship (they didn't get it). We played super defense to take the match with our future alliance partner 33.

Danny McC 14-04-2008 21:08

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If any girls out there want to support 816 you can get your nails painted in either blue or orange, or both. You will see my mom and dad wearing. Yes, my dad has gone over the edge. But yeah if you want to get them dont just go to the stands and ask for Mrs Mccanney or Dannys mom. Or if there are any guys out there who want it.(You never know.)

smurfgirl 14-04-2008 21:15

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny McC (Post 737013)
If any girls out there want to support 816 you can get your nails painted in either blue or orange, or both. You will see my mom and dad wearing. Yes, my dad has gone over the edge. But yeah if you want to get them dont just go to the stands and ask for Mrs Mccanney or Dannys mom. Or if there are any guys out there who want it.(You never know.)

Hmm... if I do all blue, I can support your team and my own at the same time. However, all the work with the robot means it will probably come off pretty fast...

Uberbots 14-04-2008 21:15

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1771 got 7 hurdles in one match?! jeez...
2 laps in hybrid seems a bit far-fetched though... ive only seen one team do that in a practice video, and it maxed out at 24fps.

one lap is hopeful thinking in this game (=

ttldomination 14-04-2008 21:15

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OMG. ... Team 201...I am officially scared of you guys...team 217 can easily get 7 hurdles in a match and you guys held them to three...that is a some crazy defense..i bet u they were really frustrated...

Danny McC 14-04-2008 21:17

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Originally Posted by smurfgirl (Post 737022)
Hmm... if I do all blue, I can support your team and my own at the same time. However, all the work with the robot means it will probably come off pretty fast...

I dont know apparently she has some stuff that will stop it from chipping. But hey I am a guy what do i know about nail polish? Ha.

ttldomination 14-04-2008 21:20

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Well, this is only practice, in the actual match we'll be lucky to get a lap...but our programmers have recently hit overdrive and I think we'll be able to get a great hybrid in time for world. We should be able to get both balls off along with our lap...but we'll see.

smurfgirl 14-04-2008 21:23

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Uberbots (Post 737023)
1771 got 7 hurdles in one match?! jeez...
2 laps in hybrid seems a bit far-fetched though... ive only seen one team do that in a practice video, and it maxed out at 24fps.

one lap is hopeful thinking in this game (=


I've seen 7 hurdles enough times to believe it.

2 laps though... wow Billy, I was right when I told you our hybrid was nothing compared to other teams.

Alex Dinsmoor 14-04-2008 21:30

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ttldomination (Post 737024)
OMG. ... Team 201...I am officially scared of you guys...team 217 can easily get 7 hurdles in a match and you guys held them to three...that is a some crazy defense..i bet u they were really frustrated...

Thanks, yeah we were picked for our defensive skills with 33 and 107, and we could have made it further if we (in specific 107) didn't have mechanical problems... But we all had fun though.

They seamed frustrated, but when they talked to us (we had pits right next to them) they were glad they lost to that and not something simple. I wish we could be on an alliance with them though, it would rock. Meeting them in einstien would be cooler though...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny McC (Post 737013)
If any girls out there want to support 816 you can get your nails painted in either blue or orange, or both. You will see my mom and dad wearing. Yes, my dad has gone over the edge. But yeah if you want to get them dont just go to the stands and ask for Mrs Mccanney or Dannys mom. Or if there are any guys out there who want it.(You never know.)

Maybe just maybe will I do that, it would be rare though that I would (but who knows)

Uberbots 14-04-2008 21:37

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Quote:

Originally Posted by smurfgirl (Post 737035)
I've seen 7 hurdles enough times to believe it.

2 laps though... wow Billy, I was right when I told you our hybrid was nothing compared to other teams.

)=
sorry ma'am

sdcantrell56 14-04-2008 21:41

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Yes in one match during the eliminations we had 7 hurdles although we ended up losing because our alliance partners racked up so many penalties so it was slightly bittersweet.

Also that was with us taking about 15 to 20 seconds to remove the trackballs which now we can remove the trackballs on the fly.

Our shooter is also even stronger now meaning shooting from farther and across the lane divider.

Alex Dinsmoor 14-04-2008 21:48

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Listen up everyone!

If anyone is going to the CD webhug PLEASE contact me! We want to set up a archimedes meet and greet, and I need to know who will be going. I want to make a list of everyone so it can be more "official".

Be prepared to pass out buttons and other team memorabilia to people from here so come prepared.


If you have any questions you can PM me and ask or PM me for my cell if you want to talk. I leave Wednesday and spend a day on the bus, so I have lots of time then.

If anyone wants to help me out with this contact me!


I will be the tall blond curly haired guy with a feds sweatshirt on. I will be wearing a nametag that says Alex Dinsmoor Team 201

Akash Rastogi 14-04-2008 22:07

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George and I just got a couple shirts but I think people called dibs already...sorry:P

Also, I had no luck being able to go out and buy those nametags. Anyone else?

On the up-side, we will have 1000 buttons Wednesday night or Thursday morning (maybe Friday?) to distribute around the pits so be sure to stop by for this year's awesome button design. Its posted somewhere up in CD Media if you wanna see it.

Alex Dinsmoor 14-04-2008 22:09

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lilstogi11 (Post 737089)
George and I just got a couple shirts but I think people called dibs already...sorry:P

Also, I had no luck being able to go out and buy those nametags. Anyone else?

On the up-side, we will have 1000 buttons Wednesday night or Thursday morning (maybe Friday?) to distribute around the pits so be sure to stop by for this year's awesome button design. Its posted somewhere up in CD Media if you wanna see it.

I just thought we all could make our own custom name tags, because normally it's too hard to get everyone to pre-register.

Danny McC 14-04-2008 22:11

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I might jusy write my name on a piece of paper and tape it on. But that would just be so EVERYONE knows who I am. And Akash.... i better get my shirt and button or else..... j/k. But I will have your shirt buddy.

Akash Rastogi 14-04-2008 22:17

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny McC (Post 737099)
I might jusy write my name on a piece of paper and tape it on. But that would just be so EVERYONE knows who I am. And Akash.... i better get my shirt and button or else..... j/k. But I will have your shirt buddy.

lol, yup, ur getting urs, you called dibs first. I might give up my own shirt and trade for an Uberbots shirt too if they have any.

Uberbots 14-04-2008 22:20

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lilstogi11 (Post 737109)
lol, yup, ur getting urs, you called dibs first. I might give up my own shirt and trade for an Uberbots shirt too if they have any.

We are running really low on 2008 shirts... so hopefully a leftover '06 or '07 shirt will suffice (=

< 1 day till the UberBots leave!!!!

Alex Dinsmoor 14-04-2008 22:20

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny McC (Post 737099)
I might jusy write my name on a piece of paper and tape it on. But that would just be so EVERYONE knows who I am.

Paper is cool, that's probably what will happen. Cheap, easy, effective.

KF987 14-04-2008 22:23

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Here is some video of what 987 can do... :rolleyes:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=8NwVIjEs2VI

-Keaton

Qbranch 14-04-2008 22:26

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Dinsmoor (Post 737063)
Listen up everyone!

Yes, I'm going to the webhug... my FIRST time! Where would this archemedian get together be?

Thanks for putting this together!

So that you guys get a jump start on knowing who's who on our team, take a gander at this: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...threadid=66951. Personally, I'll also be wearing a sticker with Qbranch on me somewhere.

Hey 987: The way the ball comes out of your gripper, it looks like there's some kind of shooting apparatus. Is there? Or is the ball just held so tightly it springs out?

AR-CHE-ME-DES! :D

-q

Protronie 14-04-2008 22:26

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny McC (Post 737099)
I might jusy write my name on a piece of paper and tape it on. But that would just be so EVERYONE knows who I am. And Akash.... i better get my shirt and button or else..... j/k. But I will have your shirt buddy.

Actually Danny thats not such a bad idea... what could be more FIRST than a name written in perm marker on a piece of duct tape? :p

smurfgirl 14-04-2008 22:27

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Uberbots (Post 737117)
We are running really low on 2008 shirts... so hopefully a leftover '06 or '07 shirt will suffice (=

< 1 day till the UberBots leave!!!!

We've been out of '07 shirts for months.

smurfgirl 14-04-2008 22:28

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lilstogi11 (Post 737109)
lol, yup, ur getting urs, you called dibs first. I might give up my own shirt and trade for an Uberbots shirt too if they have any.

We've got shirts, just we're out of some sizes. Let me know what size you'd be interested in and I can see if I can get one to bring for you.

Akash Rastogi 14-04-2008 22:29

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KF987 (Post 737122)
Here is some video of what 987 can do... :rolleyes:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=8NwVIjEs2VI

-Keaton

Awesome team, awesome robot, awesome drivers...what more can I say about these guys. I've heard so many great things about you guys from my friends on 190 so I can't wait to compete with and against the championship alliance.

Alex Dinsmoor 14-04-2008 22:30

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Qbranch (Post 737128)
Yes, I'm going to the webhug... my FIRST time! Where would this archemedian get together be?

Thanks for putting this together!

AR-CHE-ME-DES! :D

-q

Hmm, well this is my first time to Atlanta, so probably in the general web hug area. I will be holding a sign or something, and we just gather.

Bring those teeth pins, those were cool!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Protronie (Post 737129)
Actually Danny thats not such a bad idea... what could be more FIRST than a name written in perm marker on a piece of duct tape? :p

Exactly
And no problem, I want to meet everyone here myself also!

Alex Dinsmoor 14-04-2008 22:34

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Quote:

Originally Posted by smurfgirl (Post 737134)
We've got shirts, just we're out of some sizes. Let me know what size you'd be interested in and I can see if I can get one to bring for you.

Can I get a shirt? I can't really give you mine (it's my only one) and we don't have extras... We may have buttons though :D

Qbranch 14-04-2008 22:34

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Dinsmoor (Post 737138)
Hmm, well this is my first time to Atlanta, so probably in the general web hug area. I will be holding a sign or something, and we just gather.

Bring those teeth pins, those were cool!



Exactly
And no problem, I want to meet everyone here myself also!

Well... I don't know how many pins we do or are going to have...

In fact, I don't think we have any right now. :ahh:

Maybe I'll just bring spare parts from the robot that are our signature highlighter yellow and write 1024 on them with a marker. :]

-q

Alex Dinsmoor 14-04-2008 22:37

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Qbranch (Post 737141)
Well... I don't know how many pins we do or are going to have...

In fact, I don't think we have any right now. :ahh:

Maybe I'll just bring spare parts from the robot that are our signature highlighter yellow and write 1024 on them with a marker. :]

-q

That's our situation, we ran out during day 1 of GLR. I bet we have tons of broken pvc (did we keep it?) but I don't want to lug around that... Maybe we will have buttons soon.

Akash Rastogi 14-04-2008 22:37

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Wow, after reading all of these posts, I am truly excited to be in Archimedes in my first year in Atlanta. We are by far the most spirited division we'll have some killer alliances formed to pwn Galileo, Curie, and Newton. Its and honor to be with such great teams and people and I can't wait until Wednesday morning when we leave at 5AM for Atlanta. See you all there and have a safe trip down please:)

Until then, see you all later.

Alex Dinsmoor 14-04-2008 22:39

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lilstogi11 (Post 737145)
Wow, after reading all of these posts, I am truly excited to be in Archimedes in my first year in Atlanta. We are by far the most spirited division we'll have some killer alliances formed to pwn Galileo, Curie, and Newton. Its and honor to be with such great teams and people and I can't wait until Wednesday morning when we leave at 5AM for Atlanta. See you all there and have a safe trip down please:)

Until then, see you all later.

We will be racing you there! We leave at that time also, and have about the same ride there. And are you going to the hug???

And see ya!

smurfgirl 14-04-2008 22:40

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Dinsmoor (Post 737140)
Can I get a shirt? I can't really give you mine (it's my only one) and we don't have extras... We may have buttons though :D

Let me know what size. I'll see what I can dig up for everyone- I'm packing tomorrow night, so I have to get them tomorrow night (if we have the right sizes) and put them in my luggage so they get to Atlanta.

Alex Dinsmoor 14-04-2008 22:41

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Quote:

Originally Posted by smurfgirl (Post 737150)
Let me know what size. I'll see what I can dig up for everyone- I'm packing tomorrow night, so I have to get them tomorrow night (if we have the right sizes) and put them in my luggage so they get to Atlanta.

Large for me if you could.

smurfgirl 14-04-2008 22:42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Dinsmoor (Post 737151)
Large for me if you could.

I'll check and see if we have any.

Alex Dinsmoor 14-04-2008 22:42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by smurfgirl (Post 737153)
I'll check and see if we have any.

Thanks, and sorry if I'm causing you any trouble.

Ohh, I just remembered I have a spare bandanna I could give you!

wendymom 14-04-2008 22:44

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Quote:

Originally Posted by smurfgirl (Post 737150)
Let me know what size. I'll see what I can dig up for everyone- I'm packing tomorrow night, so I have to get them tomorrow night (if we have the right sizes) and put them in my luggage so they get to Atlanta.


I have a Large Exploding Bacon shirt I would be willing to trade for one!!!

Mike Schreiber 14-04-2008 22:46

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny McC (Post 737099)
I might jusy write my name on a piece of paper and tape it on. But that would just be so EVERYONE knows who I am. And Akash.... i better get my shirt and button or else..... j/k. But I will have your shirt buddy.

Save some paper, write on the tape

MEDES

Had to answer my own (from about 5 pages ago) because no one else did :(

smurfgirl 14-04-2008 22:48

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wendymom (Post 737157)
I have a Large Exploding Bacon shirt I would be willing to trade for one!!!

Any chance you'd have a smaller shirt? I'd love an Exploding Bacon shirt either way, so I'll see if I can get a shirt for you.

smurfgirl 14-04-2008 22:50

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Dinsmoor (Post 737155)
Thanks, and sorry if I'm causing you any trouble.

Ohh, I just remembered I have a spare bandanna I could give you!

A bandana would be awesome! And no trouble, I'm working on a collection of "stuff" from other teams. (-: I'm just waiting to hear back from the mom in charge of t-shirts about what sizes we have to see what I can pick up tomorrow night.

Alex Dinsmoor 14-04-2008 22:56

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Quote:

Originally Posted by smurfgirl (Post 737164)
A bandana would be awesome! And no trouble, I'm working on a collection of "stuff" from other teams. (-: I'm just waiting to hear back from the mom in charge of t-shirts about what sizes we have to see what I can pick up tomorrow night.

Cool, well I got to go to bed, school in the morning. Can't wait to see you all at the web hug!

Akash Rastogi 14-04-2008 22:57

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Quote:

Originally Posted by smurfgirl (Post 737164)
A bandana would be awesome! And no trouble, I'm working on a collection of "stuff" from other teams. (-: I'm just waiting to hear back from the mom in charge of t-shirts about what sizes we have to see what I can pick up tomorrow night.

Yea, I don't have shirts left either but I have MORT bandanas with the "Rad Rad Robotank" logo if that's cool? L or XL would be cool. Ill come by the pit to see you guys anyway.

smurfgirl 14-04-2008 23:01

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lilstogi11 (Post 737176)
Yea, I don't have shirts left either but I have MORT bandanas with the "Rad Rad Robotank" logo if that's cool? L or XL would be cool. Ill come by the pit to see you guys anyway.

We're sold out of all XL t-shirts from every year of our team's history, but I'll see how many L we have. I think I'm using up all of our shirts. (-:

miketwalker 14-04-2008 23:03

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Iz it can b pig go boom time nao plz? Kthxbye.

Uberbots 14-04-2008 23:22

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Quote:

Originally Posted by miketwalker (Post 737184)
Iz it can b pig go boom time nao plz? Kthxbye.

save your booming for thursday... you will need all of the booming you can get.


the clocks are ticking... the simple task of doing homework is becoming excessively difficult...


ARCHI

Tonya Scott 476 14-04-2008 23:33

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Can someone tell me where the team name "Exploding Bacon" and the cheer "oink oink boom" came from?

I have wanted to know since they hit the scene!!!

There has got to be a great story there! I have heard of college pranks involving dead animal carcasses, welding gas, and rival fraternity houses----but I don't think that is the same story

HAHAHA (it is a real story)

someone--PLEEEEAAAASSSEEE tell me where exploding bacon got their name.

sdcantrell56 14-04-2008 23:36

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Does any team have a small bore/small length pneumatic cylinder we could use at the championship?

wendymom 14-04-2008 23:40

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonya Scott 476 (Post 737213)
Can someone tell me where the team name "Exploding Bacon" and the cheer "oink oink boom" came from?

I have wanted to know since they hit the scene!!!

There has got to be a great story there! I have heard of college pranks involving dead animal carcasses, welding gas, and rival fraternity houses----but I don't think that is the same story

HAHAHA (it is a real story)

someone--PLEEEEAAAASSSEEE tell me where exploding bacon got their name.

The true (and kinda boring) story is that during our first meeting the kids were playing around with a random name generator and the name Exploding Bacon came up. We actually voted to become Organized Chaos. At the next meeting one of the mentors came in with the logo design and mentioned that if we had become Exploding Bacon we could have used this logo. A vote was immediatly taken to change the name and we have been Bacon ever since.

The cheer came from MikeTWalker. The night before our first regional ever we were going over things and he came up with it....we ran with it. The coolest thing I ever heard was when we won Rookie All star that year to hear the whole arena screaming OINK OINK BOOM as we went down to get our award. With teams like PINK, SPAM, MARS and Sigma Cats in the house...you know it was loud.

miketwalker 14-04-2008 23:41

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonya Scott 476 (Post 737213)
someone--PLEEEEAAAASSSEEE tell me where exploding bacon got their name.

Wendy has it mistaken, it was forged in the fires of Mount Awesome.

Tonya Scott 476 14-04-2008 23:47

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Ok--it was a good story-------not as exciting or disgusting as the exploded sheep in the FarmHouse frat house, but still good.

The first time I heard "oink oink boom" I couldn't understand it, the kids with me explained the correlation between the cheer and the teams name. Then I saw a button--and I "got it".

Most original team name/ team cheer yet.

Thanks for sharing.

JB987 14-04-2008 23:54

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sdcantrell56 (Post 737218)
Does any team have a small bore/small length pneumatic cylinder we could use at the championship?


987 would love to give you a hand...could you be more specific? I assume you need a 3/4 bore but what length stroke?

Dan Richardson 14-04-2008 23:54

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!!!I think my head is going to explode!!!! The next team I help start with a neighbor out of my garage, I think we'll name them Randomly Bacon.

But for the real reason, it came from Jim Gaffigan.

Akash Rastogi 14-04-2008 23:57

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Uberbots (Post 737200)
save your booming for thursday... you will need all of the booming you can get.


the clocks are ticking... the simple task of doing homework is becoming excessively difficult...


ARCHI

MEDES!

lol, always wanted to do that.

also,

OINK OINK!

Uberbots 14-04-2008 23:59

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sdcantrell56 (Post 737218)
Does any team have a small bore/small length pneumatic cylinder we could use at the championship?

give the specs and i'll have someone on the Mech team check

Uberbots 15-04-2008 00:00

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lilstogi11 (Post 737238)
MEDES!

OINK OINK!

BOOM

You can bet im gonna be doing that cheer even if we are against you. its so awesome
358 posts so far... we are beating the other divisions! (hopefully post count has something to do with probability of winning einstein)

sdcantrell56 15-04-2008 00:06

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We would most likely need a 1" stroke 3/4" bore cylinder. If you have one that would be so awesome

Akash Rastogi 15-04-2008 00:07

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sdcantrell56 (Post 737247)
We would most likely need a 1" stroke 3/4" bore cylinder. If you have one that would be so awesome

I'll find out and see if we have anything. The mech. captain said he'll check tomorrow and I'll be sure to let you know a.s.a.p. :)

Uberbots 15-04-2008 00:08

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sdcantrell56 (Post 737247)
We would most likely need a 1" stroke 3/4" bore cylinder. If you have one that would be so awesome

oh jeez like the ones on the AM supershifters? i think we mounted all of them... oops.
Ill still check though, we might have one lying around.

George A. 15-04-2008 00:14

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Quote:

Originally Posted by The Lucas (Post 736652)
George do you have a Field or are you an alt?

I'm an Alternate, so I'll be pulling shifts on Archie, as well as Newton, and I think Curie

Also, I have 4 MORT shirts that I'm willing to trade away in order to add to my FIRST shirt collection.

The shirts are XL and one L

Anyone interested, send me a PM or something.

sdcantrell56 15-04-2008 00:25

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Thanks everyone for looking into it. We will probably be needing one in 3/4"bore 1" stroke or maybe a little bit longer but not much more. One from a shifter would be great.

George A. 15-04-2008 00:35

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In response to the post count.

I did a little checking, and of the past 2 years (the only years i could find info on all 4 divisions) the division with the highest post count won one year (2007) and was a finalist (2006)


Let's hope that trend continues, because that way we go home with some medals!

Alex Dinsmoor 15-04-2008 06:37

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Quote:

Originally Posted by George A. (Post 737264)
In response to the post count.

I did a little checking, and of the past 2 years (the only years i could find info on all 4 divisions) the division with the highest post count won one year (2007) and was a finalist (2006)


Let's hope that trend continues, because that way we go home with some medals!

I'm fine with those stats!

Alex Dinsmoor 15-04-2008 06:38

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Dinsmoor (Post 737063)
Listen up everyone!

If anyone is going to the CD webhug PLEASE contact me! We want to set up a archimedes meet and greet, and I need to know who will be going. I want to make a list of everyone so it can be more "official".

Be prepared to pass out buttons and other team memorabilia to people from here so come prepared.


If you have any questions you can PM me and ask or PM me for my cell if you want to talk. I leave Wednesday and spend a day on the bus, so I have lots of time then.

If anyone wants to help me out with this contact me!


I will be the tall blond curly haired guy with a feds sweatshirt on. I will be wearing a nametag that says Alex Dinsmoor Team 201

Reposted to anyone who missed it.

Danny McC 15-04-2008 08:19

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Smurfgirl if you could get XL shirt that would be awesome. I have 5 extra team shirts to trade away. I thought I only had two but I found more,yay! But George if they are different shirts than Akash told me about I will take one but if its the same than I will already have one. But yeah if anyone wants a shirt let me know. I have like 2 large and 3 XL. Sorry to the smaller people noone is small in my house. Alright guys, well I am about to start the long drive to Atlanta. I may be on tonight if my dads laptop gets internet wherever we stop for the night(I am going to request that it does.) If not I can't wait to see all of you Thursday and possibly Wednesday. Keep up the spirit on the forums and lets see it when we get out on the field. Archimedes for the win the year, lets do it. Wish me luck on the drive down. I will be putting buttons on beads and blowing up beach balls. Should be a very interesting time with the kid I am driving down with. At the end of the weekend I hope we all meet new friends and have great, fun, safe times. And if you lose this weekend don't get mad cheer on whoever wins for Archimedes. Also, remember to help the rookies in anyway you can and the veterean teams as well if they need it. Winning is cool and all but learning and making new friends are a little more important. Don't get me wrong I am gonna be stoked if we win.


ARCHI-

JB987 15-04-2008 08:45

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sdcantrell56 (Post 737247)
We would most likely need a 1" stroke 3/4" bore cylinder. If you have one that would be so awesome

SD...I am 90% sure we have what you need...I will confirm later this morning and bring it with us tomorrow.

smurfgirl 15-04-2008 10:15

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny McC (Post 737328)
Smurfgirl if you could get XL shirt that would be awesome. I have 5 extra team shirts to trade away. I thought I only had two but I found more,yay! But George if they are different shirts than Akash told me about I will take one but if its the same than I will already have one. But yeah if anyone wants a shirt let me know. I have like 2 large and 3 XL. Sorry to the smaller people noone is small in my house. Alright guys, well I am about to start the long drive to Atlanta. I may be on tonight if my dads laptop gets internet wherever we stop for the night(I am going to request that it does.) If not I can't wait to see all of you Thursday and possibly Wednesday. Keep up the spirit on the forums and lets see it when we get out on the field. Archimedes for the win the year, lets do it. Wish me luck on the drive down. I will be putting buttons on beads and blowing up beach balls. Should be a very interesting time with the kid I am driving down with. At the end of the weekend I hope we all meet new friends and have great, fun, safe times. And if you lose this weekend don't get mad cheer on whoever wins for Archimedes. Also, remember to help the rookies in anyway you can and the veterean teams as well if they need it. Winning is cool and all but learning and making new friends are a little more important. Don't get me wrong I am gonna be stoked if we win.


ARCHI-


MEDES!

Unfortunately, we're sold out of every shirt in size XL from our team's history. We have some in a L from 2008, or some in a 2XL from 2006, would either of those suffice?

James1902 15-04-2008 11:25

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If anyones interested I have one spare exploding bacon shirt this year. If anyones willing to trade I have either medium or large. Stop by our pit and ask for James if anyones interested

sdcantrell56 15-04-2008 11:26

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JB987 if you have one of those cylinders, 1771 will forever love ya'll.

If you do bring it could you bring it to our pit or I can come get it. Are you planning on having a name tag?

JB987 15-04-2008 13:57

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sdcantrell56 (Post 737404)
JB987 if you have one of those cylinders, 1771 will forever love ya'll.

If you do bring it could you bring it to our pit or I can come get it. Are you planning on having a name tag?

Ahh, we feel the love already! SD...3/4 inch, 1 inch stroke found and will be availiable in our pit or I will deliver in person...let us know if we can help you out any other way! I don't have a name tag...just ask for Mr. Barry (the handsome one:rolleyes:)

sdcantrell56 15-04-2008 14:02

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HAHA I will ask for the handsome one. Im the ridiculously good looking one as well. My name is Sean. I will just stop by your pit to save you some hassle. Thanks so much.

I hope we get a match or 2 together too...that will be scary

Uberbots 15-04-2008 14:57

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aww man only one more day!!
this time tomorrow atlanta will be abuzz with the UberBots!!

Akash Rastogi 15-04-2008 15:06

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I'm packing and getting everything organized for tomorrow.:D We leave at like 4:45 am

smurfgirl 15-04-2008 15:08

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For everyone who wanted to trade shirts, I'm bringing 3 size L, and one size 2XL. Unfortunately, I won't be able to get any more shirts before tomorrow, so I can't accept any new offers.

ttldomination 15-04-2008 15:08

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wow...this time tomorrow i'll get home and probably prepare for an FTC meeting..man i wish we could travel...

but yep...only 36 more hours....

Alex Dinsmoor 15-04-2008 15:29

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We current have the following people signed up for the Medes webhug takeover 2008:

Alex Dinsmoor – 201
Smurfgirl – 1124
Wendymom – 1902
Wpdrummer – 1902
Danny McC – 816
Qbranch – 1024
DUCKY – 365
Zach Batteram – 171
Joe Zach – 171
Andy Burchart – 171

If you want to attend just PM me and tell me! Don't forget to bring goodies, a nametag, and a happy attitude with you!

I also need someone to contact if for some odd reason I can't make it there (I should (99.9999%) be able to be there). If you want to be a helpful person and step up PM me to exchange cell #'s

Uberbots 15-04-2008 15:49

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Quote:

Originally Posted by George A. (Post 737264)
In response to the post count.

I did a little checking, and of the past 2 years (the only years i could find info on all 4 divisions) the division with the highest post count won one year (2007) and was a finalist (2006)

I wonder why that is? maybe initial communication is the key to sucess?

Alex Dinsmoor 15-04-2008 15:55

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Uberbots (Post 737580)
I wonder why that is? maybe initial communication is the key to sucess?

It does make sense, like some teams are scouting via CD before hand.

ajisjesus 15-04-2008 15:58

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i dont think anybody has done it today so now its my turn.......:cool:

ARCHI-

thefro526 15-04-2008 16:00

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ajisjesus (Post 737588)
i dont think anybody has done it today so now its my turn.......:cool:

ARCHI-

MEDES

Dude we have got to get together and take a picture together with the afros.

Alex Dinsmoor 15-04-2008 16:02

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Quote:

Originally Posted by thefro526 (Post 737590)
MEDES

Dude we have got to get together and take a picture together with the afros.

I would totally take the picture for you if you are going to the webhug

Akash Rastogi 15-04-2008 16:03

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Uberbots (Post 737580)
I wonder why that is? maybe initial communication is the key to sucess?

Probably, it does sound like a good reason. Are we the underdog division right now? I know that we all have a shot, but knowing that other people think we don't makes it all the sweeter taking home the win ^_^

sdcantrell56 15-04-2008 16:05

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I don't think we're the complete underdog but we are definitely not predicted to win. I think whatever one 1114 and 217 is in is predicted to win. I think our division can definitely hang with them and even beat them. It would just take some strong strategy and defense.

ajisjesus 15-04-2008 16:09

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Dinsmoor (Post 737591)
I would totally take the picture for you if you are going to the webhug

SWEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!:D

Akash Rastogi 15-04-2008 16:10

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sdcantrell56 (Post 737595)
I don't think we're the complete underdog but we are definitely not predicted to win. I think whatever one 1114 and 217 is in is predicted to win. I think our division can definitely hang with them and even beat them. It would just take some strong strategy and defense.

We have plenty of defense and strategy in our division. Its how we beat some great teams down in Chesapeake and made it to the top in Trenton to face 103 and 25. I think mort's robot this year can help make a great alliance in this division.

Alex Dinsmoor 15-04-2008 16:11

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sdcantrell56 (Post 737595)
I don't think we're the complete underdog but we are definitely not predicted to win. I think whatever one 1114 and 217 is in is predicted to win. I think our division can definitely hang with them and even beat them. It would just take some strong strategy and defense.

Don't forget 217 can be beat, it just takes extreme defense and great offensive robots that hurdle like a monster(points to link in signature :cool: ). 1114 can be stopped the same way (probably).

ajisjesus 15-04-2008 16:13

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you should never ever ever underestimate some teams....

theres gonna be some pretty epic matches in archimedes and im sad that im gonna miss most of them

Qbranch 15-04-2008 16:13

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sdcantrell56 (Post 737595)
It would just take some strong strategy and defense.

Remember, while there are highly skilled teams and well designed robots out there that should not be underestimated, no team is invincible. If there are any specific robots which appear to be more of a challenge than others to you guys, check the blue alliance and watch videos of their robot running in competition. Watching game tapes DEFINITELY helps... you can discover all kinds of little things that you can use to improve your differential score.

For instance... our gripper used to be slow on the up/down, so, if you could keep the ball rolling we'd have to follow it for a while. Now, it takes about 0.75sec for the ball to go from the pickup to the shoot position.

...On that note, watching game tapes of yourselves can help you identify critical points of your own gameplay you can improve on or help to minimize the chances of another team capitalizing on a specific characteristic of your robot to their advantage.

Go Teams!

AR-CHE-ME-DES! :D

-q

Alex Dinsmoor 15-04-2008 16:16

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Qbranch (Post 737602)
Remember, while there are highly skilled teams and well designed robots out there that should not be underestimated, no team is invincible. If there is any specific robots which appear to be more of a challenge than others to you guys, check the blue alliance and watch videos of their robot running in competition. Watching game tapes DEFINITELY helps... you can discover all kinds of little things that you can use to improve your differential score.

For instance... our gripper used to be slow on the up/down, so, if you could keep the ball rolling we'd have to follow it for a while. Now, it takes about 0.75sec for the ball to go from the pickup to the shoot position.

...On that note, watching game tapes of yourselves can help you identify critical points of your own gameplay you can improve on or help to minimize the chances of another team capitalizing on a specific characteristic of your robot to their advantage.

Go Teams!

AR-CHE-ME-DES! :D

-q

Yeah, we watched most of our tapes over an over again to see how we can be better. Also good scouters can be a BIG help.

sdcantrell56 15-04-2008 16:31

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The point of my post was not to say that I don't think that they can't be beaten it was just to answer the question of are we thought of as the underdog division.

I personally think we have good enough robots to easily beat a hypothetical 1114/217 alliance if we develop and follow a good strategy that employs a lot of defense and we hurdle like mad. I watched one of the thunderchickens matches where they had defense played on them and they did not score many hurdles at all. They are without a doubt beatable. 1114 is the same way. If you keep the balls away from them obviously they can't score that many points.

I definitely feel that Archimedes can take the championship and I really hope 1771 can be a part of bringing home the world championship. We have made the necessary improvements to our robot to make it easily competitive with the best in the world.

thefro526 15-04-2008 16:37

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Qbranch (Post 737602)
Remember, while there are highly skilled teams and well designed robots out there that should not be underestimated, no team is invincible..........

...On that note, watching game tapes of yourselves can help you identify critical points of your own gameplay you can improve on or help to minimize the chances of another team capitalizing on a specific characteristic of your robot to their advantage.

Go Teams!

AR-CHE-ME-DES! :D

-q

We're the same way. We're a good hurdler but our biggest issue is keeping the ball. If our pressure is too low or too high we will not be able to pick it up and hold it securely. And if we are even tapped wrong we can drop the ball. Luckily I've designed and built something to fix this ;)

Alex Dinsmoor 15-04-2008 16:38

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sdcantrell56 (Post 737612)
The point of my post was not to say that I don't think that they can't be beaten it was just to answer the question of are we thought of as the underdog division.

I personally think we have good enough robots to easily beat a hypothetical 1114/217 alliance if we develop and follow a good strategy that employs a lot of defense and we hurdle like mad. I watched one of the thunderchickens matches where they had defense played on them and they did not score many hurdles at all. They are without a doubt beatable. 1114 is the same way. If you keep the balls away from them obviously they can't score that many points.

I definitely feel that Archimedes can take the championship and I really hope 1771 can be a part of bringing home the world championship. We have made the necessary improvements to our robot to make it easily competitive with the best in the world.

I know 2 offensive robots and a defensive robot is the perfect alliance. But how that alliance is made up is nomans knowledge, but I can tell you that's the einstien winner's alliance makeup.

thefro526 15-04-2008 16:42

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Dinsmoor (Post 737616)
I know 2 offensive robots and a defensive robot is the perfect alliance. But how that alliance is made up is nomans knowledge, but I can tell you that's the einstien winner's alliance makeup.

I personnaly think that 2 offensive bots and a (Jack of all trade) bots will be best. I.E. while the offensive bots hurdle they run laps and play D but if the offensive bot becomes immobile for any reason (Mech Problems, Defense.....) then the 3rd bot picks up the slack. I know there will be many, many decent hurdlers left after the first round picks and I wouldn't hesitate to pick on up for a 2nd pick if I were picking.

Dan Richardson 15-04-2008 16:44

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Dinsmoor (Post 737599)
Don't forget 217 can be beat, it just takes extreme defense and great offensive robots that hurdle like a monster(points to link in signature :cool: ). 1114 can be stopped the same way (probably).

Hehe doesn't hurt to have 33 on your team either. The Killer Bees are one of my top 5 this year, but that was some great defensive play by your part.

sdcantrell56 15-04-2008 16:44

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Luckily for us holding the ball is one of our strong points. There is no way for us to lose the ball after we acquire it since we're holding it with over 400lbs of suction force.

Our main weakness was the time it took us to get the balls off the overpass. Before we had to use our arm which took around 10 seconds per ball and put us in danger of getting stuck on the overpass but know we have built a device that allows us to remove the ball just by driving under the overpass.


I do think the winning alliance will probably be 2 offensive and 1 defensive bot however I think the defensive bot will have to be able to hurdle in case one of the offensive bots breaks in the eliminations.

Alex Dinsmoor 15-04-2008 16:46

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Quote:

Originally Posted by thefro526 (Post 737621)
I personnaly think that 2 offensive bots and a (Jack of all trade) bots will be best. I.E. while the offensive bots hurdle they run laps and play D but if the offensive bot becomes immobile for any reason (Mech Problems, Defense.....) then the 3rd bot picks up the slack. I know there will be many, many decent hurdlers left after the first round picks and I wouldn't hesitate to pick on up for a 2nd pick if I were picking.

That's like this years story for my team. The first regional we were an offensive robot, and picked as one too. When we got to GLR we took a more defensive stance and we got picked as a defensive robot that can also hurdle if it has to and knock balls down. We didn't win because of a mechanical problem that left us weak. But we were still amazing out there, but 217 was better (before they broke down)...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stud Man Dan (Post 737623)
Hehe doesn't hurt to have 33 on your team either. The Killer Bees are one of my top 5 this year, but that was some great defensive play by your part.

Yeah 33 is a really cool team that has an amazing robot. To honor them I will be wearing their little antenna on my glasses at Atlanta. They were one of the best there obviously, while we were ranked 43rd (higher possibly, we were there at one point) coming into the alliance selections (defense does not always make a good offense if everyone is playing it...)

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smurfgirl 15-04-2008 17:57

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Our team is leaving in just 14 hours!
I'm soooo excited!

I'm just hoping I didn't forget anything when I packed. (-:

Josh Fox 15-04-2008 18:00

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Team RUSH is packing up around 6:30-7:00 and then jumping on a bus for the awesome 14 hour drive to ATLANTAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!


Can't wait to see all the great competition and fun, best of luck to everyone.

:cool:


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