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Forum: Electrical 12-20-2016, 02:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,262
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: Steampunk wiring - wiring color

Please don't make an already difficult job unbearable ........ Color coding is there for a reason and you shouldn't poke bears with a sharp stick.
:cool:
Forum: General Forum 12-08-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,031
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: [FRC Blog] FIRST Choice Round 1: Slight Delay & a Tweak

Man ........ I was pumped coming into work today and expecting good news on our FC wish list. Now I have that same feeling I had as a kid when I realized that Santa wasn't coming again this...
Forum: Regional Competitions 08-17-2016, 02:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,699
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: All local regionals the same weekend?

It's gonna put a kink in the volunteer situation too. I often volunteer at multiple regionals..... especially Rocket City, Smoky Mountain, and Bayou. If you attended any of these recently, you...
Forum: Motors 03-08-2016, 10:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 502
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: Servo Replacement

There are a number of Hitec servos (and other brands) available with metal gears and output shafts.

For example:
https://www.servocity.com/html/hs-645mg_ultra_torque.html#.Vt7tWJwrK9I
Forum: Robot Showcase 03-07-2016, 11:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,672
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: FRC 3959 presents Ballista

We had a plan to manage this ...... just wasn't manufactured in time for the video.



Re-orientation has been completed..... Penalty phase will begin at our next regional ..... 4 hours hard labor at...
Forum: General Forum 02-22-2016, 03:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,499
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: What every mentor is thinking right now is...

(1) I remember when I could pull an all-nighter and it didn't phase me .....
(2) I wonder if I'm still married ......
(3) I wonder if 20 years of this is enough .......
(4) Maybe we should have given...
Forum: General Forum 02-12-2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,367
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: Andymark shipping and service

This seems to come up every season ....... Here's a reminder of what I said the other times...
Forum: General Forum 02-12-2016, 01:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,788
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: Van Door Motor CAD file

I shut it down ...... I didn't think anyone was really using it anymore.
Forum: Extra Discussion 02-05-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,882
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: pic: Average Jig

I suppose it will be awesome at doing Average things ......
Forum: Rules/Strategy 01-12-2016, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,532
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: Are there any rules on using custom wheels?

G12, R6, & R9 are examples of rules that apply .....
Forum: General Forum 01-11-2016, 03:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,694
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: FRC Blog - Kickoff and... Arnold Schwarzenegger?

I'm still laughing having seen Frank in Chainmail and telling Dean to "Go Away" ....
Forum: CAD 12-29-2015, 09:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,008
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: FIRST Cad Library

I let the domain expire (again). But this time, I think I'll let it go for good. Firstcadlibrary had served it's purpose years ago in a time when there were few sources for quality CAD parts. ...
Forum: Regional Competitions 09-13-2015, 07:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,136
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: Huntsville, AL? Why would we want to go there for a Regional?

Sounds like the RPC better get some BBQ vendors to the Rocket City Regional. I'm a fan of MOE'S and the Chuck Wagon.

The event will be held at the VBCC South Hall ...... lots of room for...
Forum: General Forum 04-28-2015, 10:32 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 29,452
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: 900's Championship Cheesecaking Chronicles

I just want to say that what FRC-900 did was completely amazing and I mean that in the best possible way (my intent). It made me rack my brain, consult the rules, ask a bunch of questions, talk to...
Forum: Regional Competitions 03-30-2015, 02:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,551
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: 2015 Smoky Mountains Regional

We're bringing our "Noodle Ninja".

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=136220
Forum: General Forum 03-30-2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,928
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: Highest Litter Scores

Jacob is the Noodle Ninja .........

He is at one with the Noodle ........ he has become the Noodle.
He will Noodle again this week at the Smoky Mountain Regional and raise the bar.
Forum: Regional Competitions 03-30-2015, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,551
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: 2015 Smoky Mountains Regional

About time you guys got here! Looking forward to it.
Forum: General Forum 03-21-2015, 07:13 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 19,885
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: Human Player Feats

Our HP scored several 40 point rounds yesterday at Bayou. After 7 of 9 rounds, he has scored a total of 249 points. We expect he will be over 300 in two more rounds. He has scored every noodle he...
Forum: Regional Competitions 03-17-2015, 02:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,044
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: Bayou Regional 2015

3959 will be there and we're looking forward to it. We have a couple neat improvements to add since being a finalist at the Georgia Southern Classic. I'll be inspecting ...... no tricky business :D
Forum: General Forum 03-09-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 37,363
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: Al's Annual Inspection Thread 2015

Looks like I'll be retiring as an inspector real soon ........ The pay isn't that good anyway.
Forum: Technical Discussion 02-13-2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 18,971
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: Robot Numbering, Attractive Solutions?

I read this thread today and it's got me a bit bothered. The rules are clear regarding the requirement. It's OK to not like a rule (take it up with the GDC) ..... but it's not going to go well for...
Forum: Regional Competitions 02-02-2015, 09:47 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,941
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: 2015 Georgia Southern Classic Regional

We're hoping to go ...... We're on the waiting list .... no word yet ....
Forum: General Forum 01-21-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,814
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: Looking for Lead Screws

I second Roton.com as a lead screw source. I've used them for years and had good results. We're using the 3/8" x 1.000 torquesplines this year.
Forum: General Forum 01-21-2015, 10:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,788
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: Van Door Motor CAD file

The site is fixed ..... sorry for the interruption.
Forum: General Forum 01-04-2015, 01:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,811
Posted By Ed Sparks
Re: 2015 New/Changed ROBOT Rules

When stuff like this happens, you should bring it to the LRI's attention. The LRI is responsible for resolving these issues but only if He/She knows about it.
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