Forum: General Forum
02-20-2009, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 11,154
Re: Batteries Carried Into Competitions
So that means competitive teams who bring a bunch (8-10) of extra batteries must remove all the leads and reattach them at the competition? Only the competitive teams with the cash to send the extra...
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Forum: General Forum
02-19-2009, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,698
Re: Dedicated Empty Cell Handler?
I am very surprised many teams do not have this as well. 121 does have such a device (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/32949).
I envision some team's may become SCSs (Super Cell...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
02-17-2009, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 15,055
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Forum: Off-Season Events
02-11-2009, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 9,566
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Forum: FIRST Tech Challenge
02-10-2009, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,179
[FTC]: Any teams using dead axles for arms?
Have any teams used a dead axle setup for an arm/manipulator? We are having some issues with the split clamps and our live axle setup, and I was wondering if anyone has any details or pictures about...
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Forum: FIRST Tech Challenge
02-09-2009, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,367
Re: [FTC]: OUT OF MOTOR CONTROLLERS?!?!?!?
If FTC was easy, it wouldn't be fun. Parts supply issues are a part of the real world. I work for a company that is sometimes plagued by parts supply issues and must find workarounds.
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Forum: FIRST Tech Challenge
02-09-2009, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,596
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Forum: FIRST Tech Challenge
02-05-2009, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,596
Re: [FTC]: 121 Rhode Rage Pics and Videos
Updated pictures before we head to NJ tomorrow.
Graphics added to machine, wiring neatened, and battery suitcase built. Check it out:http://www.air4h.org/media/08-09-build/
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Forum: FIRST Tech Challenge
02-02-2009, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,596
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Forum: FIRST Tech Challenge
02-02-2009, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,596
[FTC]: 121 Rhode Rage Pics and Videos
Take a look at our machine. Feel free to comment or ask questions. We will be attending the Garden State Rumble in NJ and the RI Championship.
Picture album...
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Forum: FIRST Tech Challenge
02-01-2009, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,170
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
01-23-2009, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,825
Re: Teamwork Strategy for Scoring
This is a very general statement that is true every year. Last year, we had alliance plans down to which ball each team would get, which lane to score in, and who would play defense. If you do not...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
11-19-2008, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,923
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Forum: Off-Season Events
11-03-2008, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,442
Re: River Rage 12!!!
On behalf of team 121, I would like to thank teams 131 C.H.A.O.S. and 155 TechnoNuts for being an awesome alliance. The drive teams were great to work with, both eager for the next match strategy. ...
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Forum: General Forum
10-23-2008, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,344
Re: Definition of Keps...as in KEPS Nut
A Keps nut, also called a K-nut or washer nut, is a nut with an attached, free-spinning washer. It is used to make assembly more convenient. The washer is commonly a star-type lock washer, though...
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Forum: General Forum
10-15-2008, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,418
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Forum: General Forum
10-14-2008, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,418
FIRST Ranking Software
Has anyone duplicated in excel or other database program, the way FIRST ranks teams during competition? With full QP and RP support? A search returned nothing. I am looking for a way to...
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Forum: FIRST Tech Challenge
09-15-2008, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,265
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Forum: FIRST Tech Challenge
09-12-2008, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,960
Re: [FTC]: New Game Animation
When zoomed in, the image looks like a red and blue blob (robots perhaps) on a white ramp.
I hope its a ramp, both FRC and FTC need some angled playing surfaces.
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Forum: FIRST Tech Challenge
09-10-2008, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,628
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Forum: General Forum
09-10-2008, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 4,946
Re: Ftc Kick off 2008
When comparing this to FRC, look at all the teams that build a simple reliable machine and do well year after year. Then look at the teams with money that over complicate and do poorly each year. ...
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Forum: Team Organization
06-25-2008, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 5,900
Re: Any East Coast Collaborations?
Relax please. You are the first 2079er to tell me you did watch the video and more importantly when. I whole-heatedly believe you and commend your team for a great rookie entry. You seeded second...
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Forum: General Forum
06-25-2008, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 12,442
Re: Are 1114, 217, and 148 beatable?
Tie their score in hybrid and you have a chance. Hybrid was a huge part in why these teams did so well. When you look up and have to make up 30-50 points against 3 teams that score non-stop, its...
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Forum: Team Organization
06-25-2008, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 5,900
Re: Any East Coast Collaborations?
There was a nice 8x10 picture of 3-4 of 2079 teammates eating pizza and gathering around a laptop. On that laptop was a youtube video. That video title was American Robot Episode 2. I remember it...
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Forum: Team Organization
06-23-2008, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 5,900
Re: Any East Coast Collaborations?
We helped one struggling rookie team with CAD files of our machine. They benefited greatly from them and we were given a Judges award for our efforts. I do not consider it collaboration.
If...
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I wonder if it could be... Nah, that would just be way too... Never mind.
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