Forum: Team Organization
03-03-2015, 10:47
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,124
Re: frustrated FRC mentor needs advice
MaryJ,
If physical organization is an issue, maybe try doing a 5S on one section. For instance, my former team really needed it on the electronics for several years. The mentor who controlled the...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
09-01-2015, 13:18
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,067
Re: Buying Aluminum Stock
I would avoid 6063 for anything structural, especially in 1/16 thickness. It is 1/2-2/3 the strength of identical 6061 (tensile vs ultimate yield). 6061 is widely available from places like...
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Forum: General Forum
09-06-2014, 13:08
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Replies: 89
Views: 17,736
Re: LAS VEGAS REGIONAL... terminated?
Coming in late to this discussion...
If you move the event to a district-sized venue, you need to have a district-sized attendance. The description one poster gave of a 3-court gym with a practice...
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Forum: General Forum
10-04-2014, 17:23
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,372
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Forum: General Forum
01-04-2014, 07:11
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,606
Re: Bridgewater MAR District Match Videos
I would like to know why the time limits weren't enforced throughout the Finals. Teams were bringing robots onto the field well after time had expired throughout the Finals.
What was going on?
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Forum: General Forum
23-02-2014, 08:16
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,414
Re: Rookie Awards Ethics Question
Ah, but FIRST can only provide that based on the information the team provides. I personally know of a situation where a team above 4900 has received a Rookie Grant and should be excluded from...
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
22-02-2014, 07:40
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,838
Re: Reversible Bumper Update
Can you post the question number?
As for 3 layers versus 2, it's starting to look like they are saying add-on covers are ok (2 layers), but reversible are not (3 layers).
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Forum: General Forum
22-02-2014, 07:33
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,414
Re: Rookie Awards Ethics Question
I was actually a little surprised when I found this out, but I guess it makes a kind of sense.
So ...
We have agreement that (E) is Rookie. I'd have been surprised otherwise.
We have an example...
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Forum: General Forum
21-02-2014, 12:36
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,414
Rookie Awards Ethics Question
OK. With the week 1 competitions about 1 week away, I wanted to ask the CD community-at-large for their opinion on something that has been bothering me. Please note that I know what the FRC rules...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
19-02-2014, 10:11
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Replies: 42
Views: 10,294
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Forum: General Forum
17-02-2014, 17:25
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,668
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Forum: General Forum
14-02-2014, 09:56
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,875
Re: Bumper Number Question
The numbers are white 4" high with a 1/2" stroke width. Seems to meet the criteria. However, some inspector could make the claim that the number is 4" high, but the white is only 3.75" high because...
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Forum: General Forum
11-02-2014, 11:02
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Replies: 50
Views: 7,126
Re: 2014 FRC's Biggest Loser
Our current weighing method is to take two students, weigh them on a pair of bathroom scales, then weigh them while they are both holding the robot. Subtract out the student weights and you get the...
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Forum: General Forum
11-02-2014, 10:46
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Replies: 50
Views: 7,126
Re: 2014 FRC's Biggest Loser
On paper, with the battery, 6 lbs of bumpers, and without bolts or wires (we're not going to model them), we're at 102 lbs. Our method was lightweight parts, thin Lexan, and perforated PVC panels. ...
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Forum: General Forum
11-02-2014, 10:43
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Replies: 50
Views: 7,126
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Forum: District Events
10-02-2014, 23:36
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Replies: 2
Views: 997
Another Round
Just in case nobody's looking (yeah, right), here's the current MAR "final week of build" forecast. Oh yeah, we're having a great build season so far ... :rolleyes:
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Forum: Technical Discussion
10-02-2014, 17:27
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,340
Re: Milling Machine Question
I guess the question in reply is: Why? Are you stalling out a mill? If so, what make, model, and motor size is involved, as well as the specifics of the cut? There is noting that I can think of...
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
10-02-2014, 08:40
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,926
Re: Rule R18?
Ummm ... Is that actually correct? I thought it was the moment they are different from what you can buy off the shelf.
For instance, we may get 1/8" aluminum plate from our vendor in 4'x8' sheets...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
10-02-2014, 07:21
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,175
Re: pic: Swiss Cheese Weight Loss
We have used rivets in the past. While they are easy and all that, if you do them incorrectly or overload them, they'll fail you. We might get back to rivets in the future, but it's been 5 years...
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Forum: General Forum
07-02-2014, 07:23
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Replies: 4
Views: 824
Re: Potentiometer, need help with programming
Agreed. A pot is the sensor to use in this application.
One note: Before you connect up your pot, use an ohmmeter and check the resistance range from the wiper (center) to one of the two outer...
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Forum: General Forum
04-02-2014, 23:28
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,217
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Forum: General Forum
04-02-2014, 23:27
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,217
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Forum: Technical Discussion
03-02-2014, 11:26
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,238
Re: What stock to store for mill/lathe work?
For the mill:
1x1x1/6 wall box tubing (6061-T6)
1x1x1/8 flange angle (6061-T6)
2x2x1/8 flange angle (6061-T6)
3x3x3/16 flange angle (6061-T6)
1/2 x 1 UHMW bar
1/4 x 4 UHMW bar
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Forum: General Forum
03-02-2014, 11:22
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,907
Re: In Case Paralyzing Snowstorm
To be honest, when our school is closed, we don't meet at the school (school rules). We have met at a mentor's house in the past when we've needed to get things done while school is closed.
If...
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Forum: General Forum
29-01-2014, 13:10
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,341
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FRC for a four year student is a marathon disguises as four sprints. I'd much rather win the marathon than a sprint. - Ian Curtis [more] 
