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Forum: General Forum 29-07-2016, 15:28
Replies: 54
Views: 9,491
Posted By billylo
Smile Re: Inspirational teams

Special shout-out to 3132 Thunder Down Under. Their work on and off the field is phenomenal, bringing FRC to many new geographies and at the same time, building inspiring robots.
Forum: General Forum 12-06-2016, 15:49
Replies: 41
Views: 6,271
Posted By billylo
Re: FRC to be at the 2020 Olympics?

There are a lot of plans around robotics in Tokyo 2020, including a robotics village (http://www.techinsider.io/tokyo-olympics-will-be-all-about-robots-2015-10) in Odaiba.
Forum: Chit-Chat 02-05-2016, 20:14
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By billylo
Re: What do you call the sickness that everybody gets after a regional/champs?

I am suffering from RoboFlu. What's the recommended treatment?

BTW, I am also suffering robot number symptom. Most 3 digit or 4 digit numbers I see trigger an automatic mental lookup of FRC teams....
Forum: Championship Event 02-05-2016, 19:44
Replies: 29
Views: 4,939
Posted By billylo
Data points collected at champs

Multiple samples were taken from Friday afternoon:

Locations: Last row on the 100 level on each side of the stadium (midpoint between two adjacent fields)
Duration: Start of one match to the start...
Forum: Championship Event 01-05-2016, 19:28
Replies: 29
Views: 4,939
Posted By billylo
Re: Please save our eardrums by lowering volume on sound effects at Champs

I have collected some data points for future improvements and I am very glad to see Nate's and Duncan's post.

Still recovering from the lack of sleep throughout champs. Will share later this week.
Forum: Championship Event 01-05-2016, 06:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,307
Posted By billylo
Congrats to jg2012 for his performance on Einstein

Proud of our alumni Jordan Grant (jg2012 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIR6MblzMS3PBmqneAs3iLQ)) for his live performance in front of 10000+. One bot can change the world. Music can too.
Forum: Championship Event 28-04-2016, 21:38
Replies: 29
Views: 4,939
Posted By billylo
Re: Please save our eardrums by lowering volume on sound effects at Champs

I spent most of my day near Carson & Galileo.

I actually found it improved, compared to the last few years. Announcers' volume is still high; but the really loud FMS sound effects have been toned...
Forum: Championship Event 28-04-2016, 08:23
Replies: 29
Views: 4,939
Posted By billylo
Re: Please save our eardrums by lowering volume on sound effects at Champs

Happy to report that it's been good during practice matches. Fingers crossed, it will stay at a comfortable level today.
Forum: Championship Event 25-04-2016, 20:57
Replies: 29
Views: 4,939
Posted By billylo
Re: Please save our eardrums by lowering volume on sound effects at Champs

Ok. I can collect some data points during practice rounds and share them here.

If you come across AV guys who can help, pls share and suggest changes. It will make the spectator experience much...
Forum: Championship Event 24-04-2016, 19:11
Replies: 29
Views: 4,939
Posted By billylo
Re: Please save our eardrums by lowering volume on sound effects at Champs

Over the last 4 champs event I went to, it's loudest in the middle section (where the majority of the audience is.)

Even for the back section, the sound effects are still uncomfortably loud.

Hope...
Forum: Championship Event 24-04-2016, 18:43
Replies: 29
Views: 4,939
Posted By billylo
Lightbulb Please save our eardrums by lowering volume on sound effects at Champs

Champs is awesome. Best teams, best robots with best volunteers.

But it's really really difficult to withstand the powerful speakers doling out FMS sound effects (start of game, end of autonomous,...
Forum: Programming 02-01-2016, 05:21
Replies: 15
Views: 2,628
Posted By billylo
Re: Has anyone successfully used RoboRealm?

610 used RoboRealm with Kinect during 2013 season. In summary:

1. RoboRealm ran on netbook; cRIO/RoboRio talked to RoboRealm using http get. RoboRealm scripts handled target detection (aiming and...
Forum: General Forum 23-05-2015, 14:44
Replies: 85
Views: 16,254
Posted By billylo
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Forum: General Forum 18-05-2015, 09:19
Replies: 270
Views: 35,853
Posted By billylo
Re: [FRC Blog] Two Championship Survey Results and Path Forward

My feedback for Frank and FIRST:

1. Students are the main stakeholders. If trade-offs are needed, articulate the pros and cons factually and consult them. (just like the patient/doctor...
Forum: Extra Discussion 06-05-2015, 21:26
Replies: 64
Views: 24,107
Posted By billylo
Unhappy Re: paper: 2015 IRI Rule Changes

We are sad to hear about IRI rule change. :-(

It's been a tough year for 610. Our 4-bin grabber approach was affected quite a bit by rule changes/Q&A clarifications on momentary contacts...
Forum: Championship Event 02-05-2015, 18:46
Replies: 10
Views: 4,441
Posted By billylo
Re: Development of 1678's Can Grabber

Your team's continuous improvement spirit is inspiring. Enjoy the Einstein victory!
Forum: Championship Event 11-04-2015, 18:22
Replies: 33
Views: 6,003
Posted By billylo
What match-ups would you like to see the most at Champs?

I'd love to see 971 vs 548 go head to head with their lightning fast canburglars. How about you?
Forum: Championship Event 05-04-2015, 15:02
Replies: 0
Views: 1,004
Posted By billylo
International representation at Champs (# of teams by country)

Data is sourced from FIRST web site (https://my.usfirst.org/myarea/index.lasso?page=teamlist&event_type=FRC&sort_teams=number&year=2015&event=cmp). (as of April 5).

Here is the list...
Forum: Robot Showcase 31-03-2015, 20:15
Replies: 14
Views: 6,079
Posted By billylo
Re: Team 359 VS Team 610 Can Wars in Hawaii Finals

The Can Wars were crazy at the end and very exciting. Here is a video on F1. (JNo's was Semi-6 when our carbon fiber arm broke on contact.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8rHPPPfQKg

Our boys...
Forum: Regional Competitions 20-03-2015, 12:58
Replies: 53
Views: 16,082
Posted By billylo
Re: 2015 Waterloo Regional

Waterloo is always fun to watch...

e.g. QM16, 1676,2702,1285 and 5406 4917 1334 just put up 138 and 148 points during day 1 of qualifications.

Dat intensity.
Forum: Extra Discussion 08-03-2015, 17:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,761
Posted By billylo
Re: pic: Game piece to robot part

This is our low-tech solution that allows our HP to build two-tote stack while our robot carries the previous stack to the scoring platform.

The other lesson learned at GTRC was that the chute on...
Forum: Extra Discussion 08-03-2015, 15:07
Replies: 3
Views: 1,761
Posted By billylo
pic: Game piece to robot part

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Forum: Regional Competitions 08-03-2015, 10:53
Replies: 63
Views: 18,758
Posted By billylo
Re: 2015 Greater Toronto Central Regional (GTRC)

We had a great time playing at Ryerson University (a perfect venue for FRC competition). Right in the middle of the city to attract casual robotics friends and families, modern AV and friendly...
Forum: Regional Competitions 03-03-2015, 18:27
Replies: 63
Views: 18,758
Posted By billylo
Post 2015 Greater Toronto Central Regional (GTRC)

Who's eager to see the debut of 42 Canadian Teams playing in the renovated stadium that used to be called "Maple Leaf...
Forum: Regional Competitions 01-03-2015, 09:34
Replies: 133
Views: 47,854
Posted By billylo
Re: 2015 Dallas Regional

148/987, 118/624 put on an amazing display of robot awesomeness for all fans. Thank you and well done. I look forward to seeing 148-Alfred.

The robots and the teams are the stars of each event. ...
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