Forum: General Forum
16-08-2016, 13:15
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,459
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Forum: Technical Discussion
02-06-2016, 18:09
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Replies: 77
Views: 8,422
Re: Is Welding Worth It?
Hi Spark,
Going to pretend I'm Weld Man here for a second...but if you're talking about bending the metal, a continuous weld is always going to produce more warping in a part than riveting if all...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
28-05-2016, 17:18
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Replies: 77
Views: 8,422
Re: Is Welding Worth It?
Hi The Swaggy P,
I'd like to address your point about rivet holes creating more cleanup and risk of electronics shorting.
Ideally you should be drilling these holes before installing any...
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Forum: General Forum
05-05-2016, 16:23
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Replies: 186
Views: 27,950
Re: Split Champs assignment
Hi Theseusgoats,
If you haven't heard, and I believe others have pointed out. There is a website called TheBlueAlliance.com that has a bunch of fascinating information on teams!
I've done the hard...
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Forum: General Forum
02-05-2016, 23:27
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,984
Re: When programming doesn't get enough time
Hi cjl2625,
I noticed you had an issue with people rivet-popping. In particular, you called them barbarians.
While it's true that rivets have been around for quite a long time (archaeological...
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Forum: General Forum
29-04-2016, 22:59
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,146
Re: 2016 Couch Subdivision
Hi Mike Starke,
Thanks for posting this!
I had no idea this team existed. Really liked to hear about how teams give cheesecake to others. Seems like a really nice thing to do when someone's robot...
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Forum: Championship Event
29-04-2016, 22:55
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,936
Re: Band that opened Champs
Hi JohnBoucher,
I was wondering this as well!
They were quite riveting to listen to! Wish I was there.
Best Regards,
RM
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Forum: Robot Showcase
26-04-2016, 20:25
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,686
Re: The Robonauts present the making of Arsenal
Hi Bill Bluethmann,
Thank you for posting this video!
Unfortunately in my age I must not see as well as I used to. I had a very hard time fastening down on what was going on!
Still, very riveting...
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Forum: General Forum
11-04-2016, 16:43
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Replies: 41
Views: 14,747
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Forum: General Forum
11-04-2016, 15:20
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Replies: 41
Views: 14,747
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Forum: Regional Competitions
09-04-2016, 11:03
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Replies: 38
Views: 10,468
Re: Silicon Valley Regional (2016)
Hi Boltman,
I definitely agree. I've only watched a couple events from California (watched you guys at the Central Valley Regional!) but I've only ever seen those two teams together! Though I've...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
08-04-2016, 13:57
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,818
Re: pic: Magnetic Grappling Hook
Hi Chris Hapstack,
I'm going to agree with my friend Boltman on this one.
This design sure looks entertaining but it reminds me a lot of those arcade games where you try your best to win a stuffed...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
25-03-2016, 15:07
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,135
Re: pic: Sacramento High Score :P
Hi MattRain,
I believe this is a photo of the refs testing out the scoring system. I've seen a number of these photos before so it's nothing to be concerned about. This was likely not from an actual...
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Forum: Regional Competitions
24-03-2016, 16:25
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,994
Re: Webcasts 2016 Week 4
Hi andebuss,
I believe you provided the wrong website address. This link had my computer yelling at me saying it wasn't safe!
You should check your links before you post them, I have to have my...
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Forum: Regional Competitions
23-03-2016, 16:43
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,994
Re: Webcasts 2016 Week 4
Hi Boltman,
Thanks for always making this thread, it makes finding the livestreams much easier. Really keeps me fastened to my seat during the weekends!
I'll personally be watching the Wisconsin...
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Forum: General Forum
20-03-2016, 22:36
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Replies: 3
Views: 912
Re: RiveDrill/ Riveter drill attachments?
Hi aside61,
Love these types of tools. The biggest thing to keep in mind though with a lot of these adapters is that incorrect use can cause damage. If you don't run the drill in reverse after the...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
18-03-2016, 23:40
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,151
Re: pic: B.o.B. - Stronghold - 2
Hi Chris Hapstack,
Really nice design you've got going on here.
I took the liberty of recording how many rivets were on the robot (or at least visible from the photo!).
Identifiable in Photo: 162...
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Forum: General Forum
18-03-2016, 16:18
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,638
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Forum: General Forum
18-03-2016, 15:35
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,638
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Forum: General Forum
18-03-2016, 15:23
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,638
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
17-03-2016, 20:49
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,667
Re: Where are you shooting from and why?
Hi IronicDeadBird ,
When you say your team is debating shooting positions, could you explain why?
I think wherever your robot has the highest shooting percentage should be where you shoot from...
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Forum: Scouting
17-03-2016, 20:25
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,575
Re: Event OPR Depth
Sorry alephzer0,
Sometimes when I post I'm in a rush and I really have to compress my posts. It means that I occasionally will screw up and not have a fastener reference.
Hi BrennanB,
Although...
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Forum: Scouting
17-03-2016, 18:48
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,575
Re: Event OPR Depth
Hi Richard Wallace,
I'm no math wizard but I think there might be a mistake in your math somewhere!
From what I've from Boltman, the Central Valley regional was by far the deepest/strongest event...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
17-03-2016, 18:06
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,391
Re: Team 1111 - The Power Hawks' Griffin
Hi troxbots,
The robot looks like it drives and shoots well! Congrats on making a nicely performing robot. I'm a bit concerned about the pickup though, it seems as though it will damage balls quite...
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Forum: General Forum
17-03-2016, 18:02
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,747
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