Forum: Extra Discussion
09-02-2007, 15:23
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,330
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Forum: Rules/Strategy
20-12-2006, 21:33
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Replies: 81
Views: 13,367
Re: Important Rules - 2007 Season
I agree completely with Ben and Conor about releasing these rules early. For one thing, the change to using the ANSI Z87 standard is incredibly important. I've seen countless people wearing...
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Forum: General Forum
02-10-2006, 07:01
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Replies: 1
Views: 993
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Forum: General Forum
13-09-2006, 09:23
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,074
Re: Amanda Morrison is Nationally Published!
Few people outside the FIRST community seem to understand how a non-techie can get involved and make a difference. When recruiting undergraduates, I always get confused looks when I ask if there are...
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Forum: General Forum
26-06-2006, 15:09
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Replies: 0
Views: 710
Looking for Dean's '05 Championship Speech
Specifically, the speech was about out-sourcing. I believe it was last year (2005) at the championship closing ceremonies. I'm trying like crazy to find the video backup of the speech or a...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
15-06-2006, 10:18
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,790
Re: pic: A Word is Worth a Thousand Pictures
Tim, no sweat, it's definitely not a unique idea. As Greg mentioned, he did the same thing last year. I didn't get the idea here or I'd have mentioned it, sorry Greg :)
For those wondering how long...
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Forum: Extra Discussion
14-06-2006, 13:36
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,790
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Forum: Extra Discussion
14-06-2006, 12:52
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,790
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Forum: Chit-Chat
11-05-2006, 12:57
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,089
Google Trends for FIRST
Take a look at Google Trends for "FIRST Robotics" and you'll see some very distinct lines show up. It's no surpise, but it's really cool to see how evident the seasonality of FIRST is.
Here's a...
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Forum: General Forum
13-02-2006, 09:31
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,486
Re: Coming soon: White paper on Crate
I've finished the first version of the crate design white paper, though I'm not happy with it, so I've added the disclaimer below. You can find it in the white pages under Team Organization (it's...
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Forum: General Forum
25-01-2006, 11:11
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,486
Re: Coming soon: White paper on Crate
Toolless, but not *easy.* It involves taking out at least 20 carriage bolts held on with wing nuts. I haven't had any problems with security on our toolless crates. Has anyone had any security...
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Forum: General Forum
25-01-2006, 10:46
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,486
Coming soon: White paper on Crate
I'm working on a White Paper to construct a simple crate from basic stuff from Home Depot/Lowes/etc.
I'd like to get input from anyone on this topic. This will be a simple plywood crate with an...
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Forum: General Forum
24-01-2006, 13:15
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,015
Re: Google Cam
Some tips on the Google camera:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41528
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Forum: General Forum
19-01-2006, 14:12
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Replies: 46
Views: 11,041
Re: Sharing Designs
I think part of the complication of this subject has to do with the difference between engineering concepts and designs/strategies, so I've divided my comments:
I think all teams need to increase...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
13-01-2006, 16:38
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,766
Re: Alternate Joystick Controllers
And if the bouncing doesn't bother you, there's also the matter of both joysticks being right handed. That's not good if you want to use them for tank style driving.
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Forum: Kit & Additional Hardware
13-01-2006, 15:36
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,223
Re: Ball Damage
Generally in the past: Unless your robot rips a couple of new balls to pieces, the Ref usually won't even question it. They expect wear and tear. So if you mess up an old ball, no worries.
They'll...
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Forum: Electrical
13-01-2006, 14:45
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,336
Re: Only two batteries allowed this year?
I don't agree it's that clear. I think this should go to the Q&A system for clarification. It seems FIRST may mean to limit you to just two batteries on purpose! This way they can ensure that...
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Forum: General Forum
13-01-2006, 13:27
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,573
Re: poor job with the Q&A?
I'm more willing to have patience given the roller coaster they once put us through. In 2003 they made changes to the game in the updates that had our team changing our robot design every day. I'd...
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Forum: General Forum
13-01-2006, 12:03
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Replies: 61
Views: 3,649
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Forum: Kit & Additional Hardware
13-01-2006, 09:38
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,418
Tips for KitBot
The team we're mentoring stopped by yesterday and I found myself giving them a lot of tips for the KitBot. I'd like to briefly outline them for your viewing pleasure:
1. Use loctite on all bolts. ...
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Forum: Control System
13-01-2006, 09:20
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,066
Re: PWMs Active in Programming Mode?
I would call IFI and ask them about it. The servos normally reset when the RC powers up, but they shouldn't go 'spastic.' If there were motors hooked up, that would make me think the robot would go...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
13-01-2006, 09:17
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,928
Re: Team 125 Ball Shooter Prototype!
If the video is small and you zip it, you can attach it to the forum here.
Brandon (the other other Brandon), please speak up if we should refrain from posting small video clips so we don't cause...
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Forum: General Forum
13-01-2006, 09:13
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,194
Re: First Video Footage
SOAP has a great deal of video, but much of it is archived. If you ask nicely and chip in a few $ I'm sure they would be willing to get you copies of stuff, though you'll probably have to wait since...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
13-01-2006, 09:08
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,487
Re: Second FIRST Ball Launcher
For the record, it wasn't targeted at the light. We did two test fires. The second one you saw. The first hit the wall 3 ft below the ceiling. This difference is obviously due to holding the...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
12-01-2006, 13:46
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,268
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