Forum: General Forum
23-07-2016, 01:37
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Views: 9,299
Re: FIRST 4 year game theme cycle theory
Another GDC pattern I've been keeping close track of over the years that goes all the way back to the beginning:
1992: Maize Craze - Not a Water Game
1993: Rug Rage - Not a Corn Game
1994: Tower...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
10-04-2016, 22:44
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Replies: 53
Views: 6,223
Re: Compressed air for rapidly cooling motors?
First off, Aren Hill deserves all credit for this idea.
Basically, the mounting holes for a CIM type motor are the only access points to the inside of the motor. For reasons described earlier...
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Forum: General Forum
14-03-2016, 23:19
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,475
Re: Remember Why You Participate in FIRST!
I've been watching this thread float around for a while now.
I don't think it's wrong for people to show 'extreme' emotion either positive or negative in reaction to FRC. No, nothing that happens on...
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Forum: General Forum
09-03-2016, 22:32
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,276
Re: FRC Top 25 Week .5 and 1 Results!
Well I saw them and I wasn't impressed. Loooots of work to do before their next event if you ask me.
Looking forwards to watching 118, 148, 254, 624, 971, 987, 1114, 2056 and others absolutely blow...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
11-06-2015, 22:20
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,728
Re: pic: Why aren't omni wheels like this used?
Another primary reason these types of Omni Wheels will not see use in FRC is due to the roller thickness. Both the original and the "improved" wheels have parts of the rollers with near zero...
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Forum: General Forum
27-04-2015, 22:56
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Replies: 66
Views: 8,771
Re: Do we want another game without defense?
Don't forget about descoring as a defensive game mechanic. FRC has never implemented this at in the modern era with their quest for automated scoring. However, it has been extremely successful in...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
02-04-2015, 10:43
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,757
Practice with Buzz XX (Killer Bees 2015)
Practice with Buzz XX (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSRfsrEBHiI)
Really proud of our students this year. The robot is never done, but we're inching closer.
Good luck to all teams finishing up...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
16-02-2015, 11:40
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,562
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Forum: General Forum
25-01-2015, 22:52
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,413
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
10-01-2015, 22:40
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,806
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
08-01-2015, 10:34
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,085
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Forum: Extra Discussion
31-12-2014, 21:17
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Replies: 66
Views: 14,018
Re: pic: 2015, Year of swerves?
You appear to have some pretty strong opinions, and that's fine. I just popped into this thread to say a couple things.
1. The most successful teams in this program are also consistently pushing...
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
25-12-2014, 15:06
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,053
Re: Kick-Off Worksheets
Engineering_Design_Process_in_Competition_Robotics_20091204.pdf (http://people.clarkson.edu/~jcarroll/FIRST/Engineering_Design_Process_in_Competition_Robotics_-_PAPER.20091204.pdf)
I generally...
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Forum: General Forum
14-12-2014, 02:57
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Replies: 67
Views: 13,360
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Forum: General Forum
19-11-2014, 21:59
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Replies: 40
Views: 6,602
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Forum: Extra Discussion
15-11-2014, 03:37
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Replies: 45
Views: 15,893
Re: pic: REV Robotics building system
It seems to me that the x shape and the very thin material that allow for the nut pockets on all four sides make this extrusion very susceptible to twisting loads. I noticed above you advocated using...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
10-10-2014, 20:07
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,940
Re: Sheet Metal and Bumpers
If you don't mind your bumpers coming off a little more slowly, you can effectively use them as a structural member.
In 2013 33 ran a single piece bumper system with the mounting hardware being a...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
09-10-2014, 22:12
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Replies: 43
Views: 8,073
Re: Experience With 6 Cim Drive train
Well yes. A stalled motor is a stalled motor. I was referring to stalling your drivetrain. I don't claim to be any sort of expert in this area and the below is oversimplified but the frictional force...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
09-10-2014, 20:23
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Replies: 43
Views: 8,073
Re: Experience With 6 Cim Drive train
Here is a tip for everyone in this thread who are popping their main breakers or looking to run 6 CIMs and gear fast:
1. Use lower CoF wheels.
2. Build lighter
Put down the Roughtop tread in favor...
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Forum: Rumor Mill
04-10-2014, 12:25
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Replies: 48
Views: 11,255
Re: What if...
FIRST, as you all know, is designed to inspire students to enter stem careers. The challenge of designing a unique robot is a very important part of this inspiring. Without the uniqueness year to...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
24-08-2014, 22:33
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,406
Re: Integrated Bumpers
We ran this system in 2013 and it worked very well. The only reason we didn't run this system in 2014 was our drivetrain choice made torsional stiffness unnecessary. For 2015, if we choose to use a...
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Forum: General Forum
28-07-2014, 17:21
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,881
Re: Team 3489 Category 5 Presents Storm Drive
If you would like to be able to turn while in the traction mode putting your traction wheels on the inside might be a good idea. Like you said, the longer the wheelbase the harder it is to turn....
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Forum: Robot Showcase
14-07-2014, 20:00
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,181
Re: Best Reveal Videos
This was the video that inspired me to start making reveals for 33 back in 2011. (It's still as awesome as I remember.:] )
Shout out to 971 this year for their awesome video. here...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
13-05-2014, 01:37
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,574
Re: 2-Speed vs 1-Speed drivetrain
33 is geared 12:72 - about 14fps real.
When you people talk about drivetrain speeds would you all mind mentioning if you are talking theoretical or after efficiency losses(and at what efficiency)?...
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Forum: General Forum
05-05-2014, 22:40
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Replies: 56
Views: 10,898
Re: Einstein Drivetrains?
Don't go changing drivetrain names because of us. :] Butterfly will always have drop down omnis to me.
My signature has been the same for a number of years. I've been calling our drivetrain this...
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