Forum: Electrical
26-02-2011, 15:18
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Replies: 2
Views: 483
Re: balancing two minibot motors
If the wire runs running to each motor are about the same length, then they both will see the same voltage when wired in parallel. However, due to slight variances in motor and gear construction,...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
17-02-2011, 10:25
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Replies: 7
Views: 577
Re: Are tensioners worth it?
I assume you mean for a chain? A swivel motor mount is also an acceptable way for tensioning. Two things to keep in mind:
1. Whatever tensioning method you use should be robust enough to not...
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Forum: Java
06-02-2011, 10:27
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Replies: 5
Views: 732
Re: Random Java errors that don't make sense
Netbeans automatic error detection can get confused sometimes. Often closing a project and Netbeans, then reopening it will help. But it sounds as if you've already done it. You say it compiles...
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Forum: Chit-Chat
04-02-2011, 22:37
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Replies: 2
Views: 376
Houston is SHUT DOWN!
In solidarity with the rest of the country, Houston school district has shut down for "snow" today!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhHr7LCVQRw&feature=player_embedded
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Forum: Regional Competitions
02-02-2011, 21:27
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,220
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Forum: Java
23-01-2011, 20:37
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Replies: 2
Views: 514
Re: Robot mysteriously stopping and backing up
I've never heard of a library bug like that.
Without being able to see your code, the first thing I would check for is to make sure your motor signals aren't over ranged. This will cause the motors...
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Forum: General Forum
21-01-2011, 22:44
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Replies: 99
Views: 13,187
Re: Team Update 4
Without directly addressing any of the overblown complaints evident in this and other threads regarding minibots, I would just like to remind everyone:
THERE IS NO CRYING IN ROBOTICS!!!
There has...
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Forum: Java
16-01-2011, 21:29
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,836
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Forum: Java
16-01-2011, 16:22
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,836
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Forum: General Forum
16-01-2011, 16:16
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,715
Re: Mecanum Advice Request
You ask a broad question with many details that is difficult to answer succintly. Specific questions are better in the forum format. However, there have been quite a few threads that address ALL of...
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Forum: General Forum
15-01-2011, 13:28
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Replies: 160
Views: 32,949
Re: A Request for transparency from FIRST
Wow it's very early in the build and people are already getting bent out of shape! Every year the robo-lawyers find something to get upset about, so why not mini-bots? In a couple of weeks we will...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
15-01-2011, 00:01
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,370
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Forum: Championship Event
21-04-2010, 12:46
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Replies: 52
Views: 8,521
Re: Dean's List Finalists
One of Carlos Pineda's qualities is his humility, which made posting his nomination difficult. But we finally convinced him that he has qualities that others may want to emulate. His nomination is...
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Forum: Regional Competitions
16-04-2010, 15:29
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,505
Re: Lonestar Regional 2010
Thanks so much Jane for posting this. We aren't able to go to Atlanta, and have been wondering about Carlos' status. I have forwarded the information along to the team. It is a very great honor to...
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
05-04-2010, 23:09
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Replies: 57
Views: 5,290
Re: Frustrations with Minor Technicalities
The reason the rules keep getting progressively more complicated should be fairly evident by the amount of lawyering that is evidenced here and in the Q and A. I believe that GDC would be thrilled...
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Forum: General Forum
05-04-2010, 14:19
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Replies: 99
Views: 13,367
Re: Rosie stuffs Thrust
I have to agree with Daniel here. There seems to be an awful lot of rule inventing in an effort to castigate Rosie. If I build a shoe box sized robot, do I get extra protection from all the mean...
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Forum: Regional Competitions
04-04-2010, 21:41
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,505
Re: Lonestar Regional 2010
We were very happy to see Carlos join the Dean's List Finalists. If anyone knew his story, you would realize he truly epitomizes gracious professionalism. He suffered a tragic personal loss at the...
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Forum: Java
01-04-2010, 07:55
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,298
Re: Threads and classes
Consult this tutorial for how to use threads in Java:
http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/essential/concurrency/
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Forum: Regional Competitions
31-03-2010, 18:01
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,505
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Forum: Java
31-03-2010, 17:13
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,962
Re: How many teams used default Java code?
Can you provide more details? So here are the steps to test it:
The following assumes that you have completed all updates, installed the FRC plugins for NetBeans, and have your cables/robot network...
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Forum: Regional Competitions
31-03-2010, 15:32
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,505
Re: Lonestar Regional 2010
Pretty good estimations I think Andrew. Of course that just rounds out the top 50%, but it's a good start. It's going to be fun the next few days!
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
30-03-2010, 09:46
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,461
Re: Penalties for a part falling off of robot?
No penalty = no incentive to take action to ensure a robust design
penalty = incentive to fix a problem more robustly
Obviously no one builds their robot to explode on impact, but once parts start...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
29-03-2010, 20:48
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,472
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Forum: Technical Discussion
29-03-2010, 19:50
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,472
Re: Spontaneous motor skipping?
Yes this is what I meant by widen the setpoint. I apologize for the vague terminology! Avoid the temptation to set it too long, it really is an important safety feature. As leav pointed out, more...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
29-03-2010, 18:29
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,472
Re: Spontaneous motor skipping?
Yes we had exactly the same symptoms early in our build season. At first it was manifested in a compressor that wouldn't go up to 120psi, then we noticed the intermittent Watchdog Not Fed error. ...
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