Forum: Extra Discussion
16-12-2016, 19:17
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,589
Re: pic: FRC 2869 - 2016 Offseason bot
The DARTs have several eccentricities you need to work around -- they aren't "plug and play" and require a level of hardware and software understanding. If anyone is interested in details, you can PM...
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Forum: General Forum
12-12-2016, 11:05
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,167
Re: Building a second robot - electronics?
It's worth it to have separate electronics for both machines, even with the expense. With FIRST Choice, it's easier to get a second copy of most components, and you can use PWM-based speed...
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Forum: General Forum
12-12-2016, 10:41
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,278
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Forum: General Forum
10-12-2016, 14:36
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,236
Re: Senior Design Projects
An alum from 234 was on this team--it's a snow blower robot (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1Pb4kcTEBY). There are some AM parts on it.
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Forum: General Forum
30-11-2016, 12:33
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,559
Re: Parts Mangment
Our parts management was revolutionized for the better last year when we bought one pack of these, labeled them, and put them on a bookshelf:
Cardboard Storage Bins...
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Forum: Scouting
21-11-2016, 10:38
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,042
Re: Scouting as an Aliiance Captain
The only times we don't run a full crew of 6-8 in the stands is at an offseason event where we are understaffed or at events where we are scouting without any other teams and it is questionable...
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Forum: General Forum
16-11-2016, 20:45
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,264
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Forum: General Forum
16-11-2016, 10:57
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,264
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Forum: General Forum
16-11-2016, 10:37
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,264
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Forum: Off-Season Events
07-11-2016, 10:39
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,730
Re: Ramp Riot 2016: The Official Thread
I wasn't present at the event, but F1 may be my favorite 225 match in a long time. Both 225 and 1640 partially break when 225's dart locks up and 1640 loses air pressure, then 225 plays defense,...
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Forum: Fantasy FIRST
06-11-2016, 07:15
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Replies: 431
Views: 13,890
Re: [FF]: 2017 Season Long Fantasy FIRST
Dropping, because going back to school is far more time consuming than I thought it would be
1) Falcon (EricH)
2) Questionable Decisionmakers (TDav540, Pratik Kunapuli, Kellen Hill, BMSOTM)
3)...
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Forum: Electrical
04-10-2016, 13:54
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,062
Re: NAVX vs. Spartan board
I can't speak to the NAVX or offer comparisons, but we had a great experience this season with the Spartan Board. If you PM AWol (Adam) on my team, he can give you better details than I can.
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Forum: General Forum
24-09-2016, 15:48
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,975
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
23-08-2016, 17:05
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Replies: 75
Views: 15,516
Re: Best in your State/Region
I can't remember if this originally came from Antonio or Scott, but this district point spreadsheet is pretty good at reflecting the most successful teams competition-wise in MAR over the past 5...
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Forum: General Forum
26-07-2016, 21:07
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Replies: 54
Views: 9,494
Re: Inspirational teams
25, 341, 1218, and 2590 were local sources of inspiration for us as we grew our program. Especially 341 -- Daisy's 2012 robot is referenced in some way every year as we design the current year's robot
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Forum: Fantasy FIRST
21-07-2016, 11:44
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Replies: 431
Views: 13,890
Re: [FF]: 2017 Season Long Fantasy FIRST
Never played before, but I have some extra free time, so I'll give it a shot--
1) Falcon (EricH)
2) Questionable Decisionmakers (TDav540, Pratik Kunapuli, Kellen Hill, BMSOTM)
3) OrangeBot.exe...
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Forum: General Forum
21-07-2016, 09:32
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Replies: 53
Views: 8,535
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Forum: Off-Season Events
21-07-2016, 08:40
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Replies: 1
Views: 829
Re: IRI 2016 Match Videos?
The raw stream footage (http://livestream.com/IndianaFIRST/2016IRI) is available, even if individual match videos are not yet.
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Forum: Electrical
20-07-2016, 17:09
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,237
Re: What sensors do your teams use
We use the Grayhill 63R on the drivetrain. Last year, we used the gyro on the Spartan Board--it worked great, and we likely will use it again.
Like others, we have used banner sensors/photo eyes for...
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Forum: General Forum
19-07-2016, 14:03
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,343
Re: IRI Alliances
Thanks! The system was developed by Andrew Lobos (that's also his CD name on here).
We had 7 teams involved, so we had a lot of labor available, but you can pull it off with 7 people + an admin for...
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Forum: General Forum
18-07-2016, 13:15
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,343
Re: IRI Alliances
On this subject, thanks to 20, 1257, 1640, 2590, 3314, and 5254 for helping to collect the data, and 1640 for taking the awesome photos!
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Forum: General Forum
30-06-2016, 15:40
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Replies: 285
Views: 29,906
Re: California District Proposal
Here is the MAR waitlist policy (http://www.midatlanticrobotics.com/news/waitlist-practice-for-2015-district-events/). Not sure if it is handled by the Board of Directors or somebody appointed by...
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Forum: General Forum
28-06-2016, 13:43
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Replies: 285
Views: 29,906
Re: California District Proposal
One additional point I haven't seen brought up that I think is worth mentioning--districts definitely promote having an 'identity' for the region. From my experience, teams and event staff have been...
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Forum: Off-Season Events
27-06-2016, 09:02
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,823
Re: MidKnight Mayhem IV - June 25, 2016
Midknight Mayhem was really fun as always. The competition and event staff were awesome. I feel that the rule changes enhanced the game and optimized it for an offseason environment. I hope other...
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
22-06-2016, 16:01
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,064
Re: Working with alliance partners
For Quals, you have to be OK with whatever impressions of your team are given during the negotiation, as the drive team is the most highly visible window into the attitude of other teams. We DNP...
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