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Unread 05-03-2014, 13:17
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Mentor of Team 254, previously 190
AKA: Paul Ventimiglia
FRC #0254
Team Role: Mentor
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Rookie Year: 2006
Location: Mountain View, CA
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Re: Team 254 Presents: Barrage

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Originally Posted by s_forbes View Post
I noticed a sponsor sticker on your robot that I haven't seen before... Team Whyachi. How is that working out? Do you have a rotational kinetic mechanism we can't see, or perhaps a new walking drivetrain?
We have many sponsors this year. Team Whyachi (http://www.teamwhyachi.com/botshop.htm) used their waterjet to cut the parts for our shooting hood linkage and rails, and various small plates. Terry Ewert runs a great family business, and is one of the smartest designers I know. They understand robot competitions from their days winning Battlebots events on TV.

Most importantly, they are super fast. DXF's were sent to them Sunday night, parts cut and shipped out Monday AM within hours. They stock most sizes of aluminum you would need, and can perform other full shop services as needed. They are very affordable because they charge based on actual hours spent, not an upfront quote, and the rates are not too high.

I have known Terry as a friend/competitor for a decade, and had them also do work for FRC190 when I was a mentor over there.

-Paul Ventimiglia