Forum: Extra Discussion
04-18-2016, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,250
Re: pic: FRC558 - Elm City Robo Squad 2016
As a parent & volunteer for Aces High 176 back when Justin was just starting I heard him complain that some of the Engineers were designing the robot & not listening to the up-and-coming design...
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Forum: General Forum
04-17-2016, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,815
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Forum: General Forum
04-17-2016, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,694
Re: How to obtain an official playing field?
You would have to contact Carol Scully at this email; cscully@nefirst.org. Bear in mind of the other events already scheduled here in NE. This is an AndyMark field. The Warehouse for NE FIRST is...
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Forum: General Forum
04-17-2016, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,343
Re: Video of your team's best match
OK, here is our best match for teams 176 (my team), 230 & 1519. Oh by the way it is the now current world record of 257! http://www.thebluealliance.com/match/2016necmp_qf4m2
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Forum: General Forum
04-17-2016, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 27,358
Re: 2016 World High Score
I had the distinct DISPLEASURE of not being able to attend the NECHMPS. But at least I relish in the fact the my favorite team, 176, did such a phenomenal job in contributing to the World high score...
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Forum: Career
03-09-2016, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 198
Views: 34,993
Re: What's your day job?
So with all the day jobs out there listed as having an extensive education, I'll now post mine; On-the-road Service Technician for Sears fixing appliances. High School Diploma.
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Forum: General Forum
03-09-2016, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,865
Re: Team 1991 - NE Waterbury Matches
Who's on First, I don't know who's on second...Seriously I was confused too. With all the FMS & Field problems in the Eliminations, I just wanted to take off my dragon hat & go hide.
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Forum: General Forum
03-07-2016, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,311
Re: Structural Integrity of Competition Defenses?
In Waterbury we started seeing problems with the pegboard s-hooks that we were told to use, due to the tight clearance of the drilled holes for the pins designated for that purpose, aka they wouldn't...
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Forum: District Events
03-07-2016, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,022
Re: Waterbury District 2016
Waterbury was a VERY interesting learning curve on what we expect, what actually happened & what could be changed. I had a lot of fun, everybody LOVED my reveal of the new hat...goodbye Mr....
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Forum: General Forum
02-21-2016, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,024
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
02-21-2016, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,794
Re: Can we fill our wheels with water?
As a Field Supervisor here in New England I would not allow it on the field, whether or not inspection passed it & here is why; All our competitions are done in colleges or high schools on...
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Forum: Off-Season Events
02-20-2016, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,120
Re: Suffield Shakedown 2016
As the Field Supervisor, I had an interesting challenge today as you saw. For those who understood & had a great time I am happy I could provide what we did under the circumstances. I did have a...
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Forum: Off-Season Events
02-20-2016, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,120
Re: Suffield Shakedown 2016
For those who didn't help us organize this event, & understand the pitfalls we ran into to even get what we had today, then maybe you can help & volunteer next year. We put a shout-out for help, but...
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Forum: Off-Season Events
02-19-2016, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,120
Re: Suffield Shakedown 2016
I don't know. Gaelhawks team 230 are the one who do the streaming. I'll ask in the morning. We aren't sure if we are going to use FMS lite or just do filler line w/ 5 minutes rounds.
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Forum: Off-Season Events
02-19-2016, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,120
Re: Suffield Shakedown 2016
To all those who watch or follow online for the Suffield Shakedown Scrimmage I have a question for you all. Who watches the Shakedown from across the country & who would be upset if it didn't...
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Forum: General Forum
02-17-2016, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 8,684
Re: Official FIRST Week Zero 2016
Have no fear, the ORIGINAL Week "0" event, Suffield Shakedown will be streaming via team 230, the Gaelhawks, http://www.shsrobotics.org/webcasts.
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Forum: Off-Season Events
02-17-2016, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,120
Re: Suffield Shakedown 2016
For those teams attending the Scrimmage, we are still looking for some volunteers for Friday night Set-up at Suffield H.S. Start time is 5pm. Send me a PM to let me know. Food & drink provided.
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Forum: District Events
02-07-2016, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 434
WPI District event
Looking for someone to share a hotel room with for WPI district event. Will be staying Friday & Saturday nights. Also looking for sharing a ride from northern CT.
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Forum: General Forum
01-10-2016, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 238
Views: 44,245
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Forum: Off-Season Events
01-10-2016, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,120
Re: Suffield Shakedown 2016
I'm working with Bruce @ FIRST in regards to him agreeing that we can't run the field on FMS Lite. He has told me he will make every effort to get me the complete FMS electronics for the field. At...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
04-12-2015, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 19,049
Re: Teams Capable of 3+ Full Stacks
They get better every time. Only time will tell. But they have gotten attention, you admit you have watched them. By the way, I am in no way associated with this team. I am with team 176. I just...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
04-12-2015, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 19,049
Re: Teams Capable of 3+ Full Stacks
MY mistake, they will have another team that pulls from the landfill, who can do 2 or 3 full stacks w/RC & noodle to make a total of at least 5-6...maybe more.
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Forum: General Forum
04-12-2015, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 100
Views: 16,697
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Forum: General Forum
04-12-2015, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,253
Re: Human Player Athletes in Recycle Rush
At most of our NE events, we have a dedicated volunteer walk around with a vidcam on a mono pole. This was Francis who gets right there.
As you can see, the HP was at ease & having fun, dancing in...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
04-12-2015, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 19,049
Re: Teams Capable of 3+ Full Stacks
It was a real pleasure to be field reset at NE Champs on Saturday. Watching 1519, 195, 2170 & more. The one to watch is clearly 195. I have been watching them all season. They are far better than...
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