Forum: General Forum
04-10-2016, 07:22 PM
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Forum: Extra Discussion
04-10-2016, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,232
Re: pic: Oops.
Sadly the turret is higher than the height of the intake arm when lowered :) no one likes a squashed turret
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Forum: General Forum
04-10-2016, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,373
Re: Rave?
Yes, it was an inconvenience last year. It might be quicker if they offer 254 and 148 shirts to the 1st people to make it to the other area? :)
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Forum: General Forum
04-10-2016, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,373
Re: Rave?
http://www.firstchampionship.org/sites/default/files/first-championship/finale-flyer.pdf
Approximate performance start times:
7:15pm Stikyard
7:35pm Jesse White Tumblers
8:00pm Eclipse
8:30pm Dance...
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Forum: General Forum
04-10-2016, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,714
Re: Worlds General Know How
The FIRST website has a good list and explanation of the events that they coordinate
http://www.firstchampionship.org/welcome#block-block-51
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Forum: General Forum
04-10-2016, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,373
Re: Rave?
Unfortunately there seems to be a problem with the FIRST website, the team and event search does not seem to be able to find any teams in Scandiraveia :)
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Forum: General Forum
04-09-2016, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,373
Re: Rave?
Yes I know, but it is about the public's perception of what happens at raves. You can't deny that they have a bad image
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Forum: General Forum
04-09-2016, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,373
Re: Rave?
I'm voting no
FIRST’s decisions are usually not without reason, I would suggest that FIRST has already put a lot of thought into this and decided that conducting said event would not be in the...
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Forum: General Forum
04-09-2016, 01:52 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,467
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Forum: General Forum
04-08-2016, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,467
Re: Message to mentor_4281
In a situation like this I think it is important to be realistic, you need to have a discussion, with the student, the other mentors and the student’s parents. There are lots of things that could be...
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Forum: General Forum
04-08-2016, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,369
Re: need a vexpro 20 toth gear for championships
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146701&highlight=775
This thread talked about possible solutions. As a preventative measure and as a solution you could purchase some 20 tooth...
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Forum: Programming
04-08-2016, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,708
Re: Vision Problems Under Regional Lights[GRIP]
We found the FIRST Choice led ring to be a little dim for our liking, we made a custom led ring with 24 high brightness 5mm leds on a vero board, because of the brightness we are powering it off a...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
04-08-2016, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,052
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Forum: Electrical
04-06-2016, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,384
Re: Victor 888/Talon SR Weird Issue (Drivetrain)
If you are using Toughbox Mini's and can get you hands on two 14tooth 3/8 hex bore Andymark gears and two 50 tooth 1/2 hex bore Andymark gears. You'll be able to change the gear ratio from 10.71 to...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
04-06-2016, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,002
Re: pic: 1296 Mittens
It is probably reasonably quick to change gearboxes/motors over if your using VP's. However because 775pro's are such a precious resource this season, with the supply issues it can't exactly be...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
04-06-2016, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,002
Re: pic: 1296 Mittens
Quite a few teams have utilised the BB775-18 in conjunction with CIM's in previous seasons.
775's especially the 775pro because of the bearings, are more efficient then CIM's, so this is another...
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Forum: General Forum
04-06-2016, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,548
Re: 2016 Woodie Flowers Award Recipients
When Jeser won it with 1772, we were all very happy, when Daiane also won it was amazing. It was also the day after her Birthday/ on her Birthday depending on time zones.
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Forum: Extra Discussion
04-05-2016, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,547
Re: pic: Winch-atize me, Cap'n!!
Unfortunately Andymark does not sell 18 tooth steel gears with a 1/2 inch hex bore.
While the final stage gears might not be able to take the stall torque generated by the 775's, the ratchet means...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
04-04-2016, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,547
Re: pic: Winch-atize me, Cap'n!!
Looks great, there is some serious lifting torque produced in that gearbox. Planning on lifting the other alliance members? According to the JVN calc it could lift 3 150lb robots in under 4 seconds:)
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Forum: Championship Event
04-04-2016, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 172
Views: 25,716
Re: 2016 CMP Grand Shirt Trading Thread
I have several 2016 team 4613 polo's(all medium) available to trade. Some other 4613 team members are also interested in trading, just PM me.
I am interested in adding to my collection of #teamifi...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
04-04-2016, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,219
Re: pic: Simple hook delivery system
There are quite a few teams that haven't utilised pneumatics this year, a Servo-motor actuation system could be used as a replacement for pneumatics
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Forum: Technical Discussion
04-01-2016, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,250
Re: Rope for a climber
The Linear Motion tab, in the JVN calculator
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/2755
Should help you find the necessary gear reduction, pulley size etc. As Cory stated it is all dependent on...
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Forum: General Forum
03-27-2016, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,403
Re: Championchip Defence Tips
The AM14U3 came with a 10.71:1 reduction as standard, you can change the gear ratio to gear your robot faster or slower depending on what you want.
There are quite a few different ratios available...
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Forum: General Forum
03-27-2016, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 916
Re: Scouting at St. Louis
Congratulations on your Wildcard, attending Champs a great experience.
There are around 600 teams which attend the Championship event, you don't need to scout all these teams. The 600 teams are...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
03-26-2016, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,587
Re: Single Piece Bumpers
We built one piece bumpers this year; we have a blue set and a red set. Wooden bumper elements were made on a CNC router and are joined with screws with aluminium plates at the corners for strength....
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