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Re: SCRIW (South Carolina Robotics Invitational and Workshops) 2011

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Originally Posted by John_1102 View Post
I'm happy to say the green machine can reach a lot high than it used to.
Really looking forward to next weekend!
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First, an update: The Robodragons have run into a conflict and can't make it...but Flash has elected to bring 3371's robot as their B-Team. As such:

86 - Team Resistance
281 - EnTech GreenVillains
342 - The Burning Magnetos
1051 - Marion County FIRST Robotics
1102 - M'Aiken Magic
1293 - D5 Robotics
1319 - Flash
1539 - Clover Blue Eagle Robotics
1553 - KC Revolutionists
1553A - KC Revolutionists B-Team
1758 - Technomancers
1902 - Exploding Bacon
2059 - The Hitchhikers
2187 - Team Volt
2751 - SPARK
2815 - Los Pollos Locos
3371 - Flash B-Team
3489 - Category 5

Our plan is to have six alliances of three in the elimination rounds; the first and second alliances will have bye rounds in the quarterfinals.

Some updates:

If you haven't paid up: DON'T send your check through the mail at this point. There are several teams that haven't sent us checks at this point, and we really need to get them in. Please make absolutely sure that you have it with you on Saturday; we REALLY don't want to turn anyone away on something like that. (If you haven't paid, you'll be getting a nudge from me separately.)

Check-in Please plan to arrive at Columbia High no later than 8:30. We will be generating the match schedule based on teams checked in at that time so we can get the first match queued up before opening ceremonies at 9:00, and we can't put that genie back in the bottle. If you can get there earlier, please do; this will give us a buffer to catch any communications issues early and make your competition day much better.

Come prepared! If your team is anything like ours, you're probably still blowing the dust off of everything. Give your robot a dry run in your home shop, and make sure you've charged up your robot and power tool batteries. Also, don't forget your bumpers!

Safety first! This also falls under "Come prepared", but it justifies its own bullet point: Just like any FRC event, closed-toe shoes and safety glasses will be required in the pit area. PLEASE bring your own; while we will have some loaners for spectators, we know we won't have 18 teams' worth of loaners. Our goal is for everyone to leave with the same number of fingers, toes, and eyeballs they arrived with in the same configuration.

Two, or three? With 18 teams, the 3v3 format means only six teams would be in the pits at any given time--six on the field, six in the queue. Even with plans for a slower match cycle, that can mean some very tight turnarounds. One idea floated to help this in qualification rounds (and only the qualification rounds) is to play them 2v2, which would give everyone more time in the pits (four more teams would not be on the field or in the queue). 2v2 is not a done deal, and we want your input. If you feel strongly either way, please contact us!

Unloading and traffic pattern See the attached graphic for a layout of the traffic and parking plans. Google Maps directions will take you to the front of the school; the event is in the gym in rear. The traffic circle by the gym will be reserved for loading and handicapped parking, with parking further down Kathleen Drive for everyone. Full-size buses and trucks with trailers can find a few particular spaces on a third driveway on Chantilly Drive. We will have people helping to guide you to the right spot, fear not!

Tables for the pit It turns out the source of tables we thought we had isn't actually available to us. We can scrounge a few, but if your pit arrangements don't require one of ours then we'd appreciate it. (Figure that you will be traveling lighter than usual.) If you DO need a table, please let us know as soon as possible so we can coordinate it.

Workshops! We've been waiting to announce these for one more confirmation, and we're thrilled to announce a spectacular group of workshops that will be taking place in the cafeteria:
  • 9:40-10:40: The Big Bacon Theory of Image and Branding - Wendy Austin, FRC 1902 (Exploding Bacon)
  • 10:45-11:45: A Primer on Composites - Walter Everett, FRC 1758 (Technomancers)
  • 12:50-1:20: Mentoring an Animation Team for Non-Animators - Kevin Thorp, FRC 3489 (Category 5) & FTC Game Animator
  • 1:25-1:55: Introduction to 3ds Max - Kevin Thorp, FRC 3489 (Category 5) & FTC Game Animator
  • 2:00-3:00: Motor Selection & Gearboxes - Jacob Plicque, FRC 86 (Team Resistance)

We couldn't ask for a better group of presenters, and we hope you'll take a little time-out from the competition to check them out.

Day-of Updates If you have questions or need assistance during the competition, check pit admin; they'll have a direct line to all the relevant people. (Very direct in some cases--my mother's volunteered to man pit admin!) You can also get updates and contact us on Twitter--we're @SCRIW.

Wanna volunteer? We've got a number of spots left, either for part or all of the day. Let me know if you're interested.

Appreciation We really would not be able to pull this event off without the assistance of a lot of great people and teams. We're looking forward to a great event this Saturday, and we want to thank each and every one of you for coming.
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2004-2006: FRC 1293 (D5 Robotics) - Student, Mentor, Coach
2007-2009: FRC 1618 (Capital Robotics) - Mentor, Coach
2009-2013: FRC 2815 (Los Pollos Locos) - Mentor, Coach - Palmetto '09, Peachtree '11, Palmetto '11, Palmetto '12
2010: FRC 1398 (Keenan Robo-Raiders) - Mentor - Palmetto '10
2014-2016: FRC 4901 (Garnet Squadron) - Co-Founder and Head Bot Coach - Orlando '14, SCRIW '16
2017-: FRC 5402 (Iron Kings) - Mentor

94 events (more than will fit in a ChiefDelphi signature), 14 seasons, over 61,000 miles, and still on a mission from Bob.

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