Forum: General Forum
04-22-2013, 11:20 AM
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Views: 17,719
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Forum: VEX
04-17-2013, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,789
Re: VEX Worlds 2013
The 2013 VEX Robotics World Championship should be an amazing event. With over 700 teams in attendance from 24 countries, this event really feels like the "Olympic of Robotics'. There's even an...
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Forum: General Forum
04-14-2013, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,901
Re: OPR after Week Seven Events
OPR in 2013 as a predictor of a robot's contribution to an alliance = Thumbs Up
OPR in 2013 as a primary or solitary scouting tool = Thumbs Down
OPR in 2013 as a tool to complement effective match...
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Forum: General Forum
04-08-2013, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 19,773
Re: UNgracious UNprofessionalism
I've said this John Abele quote many times, but I'll repeat it here since it's especially poignant. "There are two ways to compete in this world, you can rise above your opponents, or you can drag...
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Forum: Championship Event
04-07-2013, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 11,160
Karthik & 1114: Effective FIRST Strategies 2013
With the Championships in St. Louis rapidly approaching, I'd like to remind teams of the FIRST Robotics Conference which will be taking place. At 6:00 PM on Wednesday evening, myself and Team 1114...
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Forum: General Forum
04-02-2013, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,252
Re: Karthik article on Huffington Post
Thanks everyone! I was very humbled when the Huffington Post approached me to write this article. It's a very important topic to all of us, and it's great to get some extra media exposure. Feel free...
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Forum: Regional Competitions
03-31-2013, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 13,559
Re: Greater Toronto Regional West 2013
In rare situations we can contact level 2 while still in contact with the ground. In these cases we always legally restart our climb by ceasing to touch level 2, while remaining in contact with level...
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
03-27-2013, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 104
Views: 14,760
Re: Climbing and dumping not winning?
Agreed 100%, nothing is ever for certain or even close to being for certain, despite what the ChiefDelphi pundits might have to say. I just wished you had chosen an example that evoked fewer bad...
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
03-27-2013, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 104
Views: 14,760
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Forum: Extra Discussion
03-16-2013, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,416
Re: pic: Montreal is sure to be a good show!
Normally I mute the webcasts I'm not watching, just so I can focus on what I'm actually paying attention to. Not with Montréal; the DJ and the overall atmosphere is too good to pass up on. It is...
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
03-14-2013, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,909
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
03-14-2013, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,909
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Forum: General Forum
03-13-2013, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,425
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Forum: Extra Discussion
03-12-2013, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,220
Re: pic: Wave Robotics Chairman's Award Picture
Congratulations, Wave! Last year I thought these guys were one of the most underrated teams on the field, but they shed that label with their performances on Archimedes and at IRI. Now they've gotten...
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Forum: Electrical
03-12-2013, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,620
Re: 2013 Western Canadian FRC Regional Pit Power
I just had some correspondence with people involved in the planning of the Western Canadian Regional. The email that was sent out was from the event CSA, who was doing a great job of prepping the...
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
03-11-2013, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 104
Views: 20,238
Re: Some thoughts on rules, refs, and ranking
Thanks for letting me know I wasn't doing FIRST for the right reasons when I was a student, I wish someone told me sooner.
Of course, the famous "let's blame the teams" response. This worked well...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
03-11-2013, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,309
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Forum: Regional Competitions
03-10-2013, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 142
Views: 31,928
Re: 2013 Greater Toronto East Regional
Thanks, Aaron. Yes I was the Regional Chair once again. The regional was an amazing success, made possible by some of the most dedicated and experienced volunteers in FIRST. These people really are...
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Forum: General Forum
03-05-2013, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,603
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Forum: Regional Competitions
03-05-2013, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 15,117
Re: 2013 Waterloo Regional
Yes, the Paul and Karthik show, brought to you by BlackBerry (http://www.blackberryz10.com/), will be returning to the Waterloo Regional. Be sure to get your popcorn ready!
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Forum: Robot Showcase
03-04-2013, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 19,965
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Forum: Regional Competitions
03-04-2013, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 120
Views: 24,986
Re: 2013 Finger Lakes Regional
The 2013 Finger Lakes Regional was a fantastic event. When our small contingent from Team 1114 left St. Catharines early on Saturday morning, we had no idea we'd be walking into one of the most...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
03-04-2013, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 19,965
Re: Best Robot Desktop Photos
Here's the background I've been using since 2008 on my computers and phone:
http://www.simbotics.org/files/DSC_7275.JPG
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Forum: General Forum
03-01-2013, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 11,270
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Forum: General Forum
02-26-2013, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 182
Views: 29,664
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