Forum: Technical Discussion
30-06-2016, 08:16
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,440
Re: Applicatiosn of bicycle disk brakes
In 2012, my old team, 2180, utilized a disk brake on our rear wheel to aid in balancing on the competition bridge with our robot which was basically a 4x4 :D. I remember that year, once we showed it...
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Forum: Off-Season Events
07-06-2016, 15:42
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,959
Re: Mayhem in Merrimack 2016
Now that I've got my voice back and made it safely back to PA after a lovely 6 hour drive, I'll chime in with my thoughts & thanks from my first Mayhem.
Thank you for such kind words! It's been a...
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Forum: General Forum
29-03-2016, 20:32
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,418
Most Exciting Game to Game Announce?
I wanted to get a general idea from other GAs and CD members alike. This is only my second year officially announcing and after two events(RIDE & North Shore), I'm still very excited about this game!...
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Forum: General Forum
11-03-2015, 16:15
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,024
Re: [NE First] Reading District footage?
Alot of the footage, if not all of it has been posted on NEFIRST's youtube page https://www.youtube.com/user/NewEnglandFIRST/feed Looks like it was posted some time earlier today...
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Forum: General Forum
12-05-2014, 16:35
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Replies: 44
Views: 10,662
Re: Will.I.Am's hall of fame
I get way too excited when RUSH is played during robotics comps... I was ecstatic when they played the "2112" Medley...
But back on topic, I have a feeling there is a recorded version of the song...
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Forum: Championship Event
21-04-2014, 21:09
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Replies: 139
Views: 37,696
Re: Archimedes 2014!
Hey everyone! Here at Zero Gravity, we're excited to play with a lot of you on Archimedes! Here is just a recap video of our entire season!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYax2uZIkcs
It's...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
20-03-2014, 15:34
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,191
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Forum: Extra Discussion
20-03-2014, 15:31
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,191
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Forum: General Forum
25-02-2014, 18:23
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,050
Re: Drive team stress?
Last year, I drove our robot and I found that the absolute best way to cope with the stress is to just take a breather and leave the pit for about five minutes... I always found a quiet place to...
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Forum: General Forum
06-02-2014, 19:32
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,562
Re: Aerial Assist Drive Team Manual Test
Thanks so much Pete! This is a great assessment to really let our head mentors know which students know the rules and understand the logistic of a competition!
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Forum: General Forum
22-08-2012, 21:30
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Replies: 182
Views: 29,669
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Forum: Regional Competitions
15-04-2012, 10:40
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Replies: 222
Views: 41,028
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Forum: Regional Competitions
15-04-2012, 10:18
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Replies: 222
Views: 41,028
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Forum: Regional Competitions
29-03-2012, 19:40
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Replies: 37
Views: 9,881
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Forum: Robot Showcase
29-03-2012, 19:23
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,598
Re: Team 3974's 2012 Robot Video
You guys have a great robot!!! We were surprised that you lasted long enough through alliance selections for us to pick you... It was great working with you guys and We hope to see you at Temple!!!
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Forum: Robot Showcase
29-03-2012, 19:17
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Replies: 57
Views: 13,436
Re: Who Has a Bridge-Balancing Mechanism?
Team 2180 has a braking system which is nothing more then a bicycle brake attached to a servo with some fishing wire.... Talk about simplistic bubble gum and paperclips solutions. It works very...
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Forum: Rumor Mill
26-03-2012, 09:33
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Replies: 70
Views: 12,775
Re: What do you think of this year's game?
Well, I have known about FIRST because of my Dad for about 10 years now... He was a mentor for team 381 back from 2002-2008 and brought me along to the competitions. Since 2004's FIRST Frenzy, I have...
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Forum: Regional Competitions
02-03-2012, 20:34
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Replies: 75
Views: 16,146
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Forum: Robot Showcase
24-02-2012, 23:01
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,176
Team 2180 Zero Gravity : 2012 Robot "Guppy"
I know this is a little late, but six weeks of hard work created one amazing "Guppy."
Hope you enjoy... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrqj9brkQHo :D
See you all at Chestnut Hill, Lenape, and...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
22-02-2012, 15:13
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,924
Re: pic: 816's 2012 Robot, Anomaly Version 11 -
Great Job!!! It looks amazing and yet again I am very impressed. I love the sleek look... Hopefully we'll be able to play with you guys this year @ Chestnut Hill and Lenape and who knows, maybe we...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
19-02-2012, 16:10
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,196
Re: Can you put ducktape on wheels
I would be careful with using zip-ties in your wheels to solve a turning problem... I only say this because of experience... Back in 2006, my old team's (381) robot had 4 pneumatic grippy tires and...
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Forum: Regional Competitions
27-02-2011, 13:16
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Replies: 163
Views: 27,632
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Forum: FRC Game Design
16-02-2011, 16:09
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Replies: 0
Views: 561
Tower Memory Foam?
In Field Drawing GE-11056, it shows a 1-inch topper of memory foam along with a 1/4 inch piece of plastic (GE-11057), and at the end of the kickoff broadcast, a mentor or student stood on top of a...
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Forum: Robot Showcase
16-02-2011, 15:55
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,783
Re: 816 - 90% Complete (Video inside)
Great Job Guys! I am always amazed at what your team is able to come up with every single year! Its always effective, simple , and a marvel among all teams. I wouldn't be surprised to see you guys...
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Forum: General Forum
15-02-2011, 21:33
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,727
Re: My Scouting Sheet...CRITIQUE IT NOW!!!
Now from a scout leader's point of view, on a sheet where you can scout multiple teams like instead of one match per sheet , lets say you have 4 matches per sheet, do you have your scouts only scout...
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If you base a team on how well you do on the field you have a much harder time winning. - Bob Steele [more] 
