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Re: BOILERMAKER comments or suggestions

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Originally Posted by roboticsguy1988
The wireless internet was awesome. I am glad to be able to access the internet at the Boilermaker regional. I know that it was disappointing to not be able to access the internet at other regional events. The only problem i found with that was the signal was weak, especially in the building, outside it was pretty good. may i suggest putting something to boost the signal or maybe even setup a wireless internet router connected to a T1 line if possible... if not even a normal connection to one of purdues servers would be fast enough. I know a lot of people used the internet and appreciated having it. Great job on that.

The only other technical problem i found was the electrical hookups in the pits. The wire supplying power to all the teams in the pits did not seem to be the appropriote guage for the amount of current that was being drawn. However i do have to say that it did stay consistant.

Other than that it looks like you know about the other problems and are working on fixing them for next year. This year was totally awesome and fun. For a rookie regional the planning commitee and everyone else did an excellent job. I give this regional an 8.65 out of 10.

Great job, hope to see everyone back once again next year.

you couldn't just simply get a T1 hooked up for a 3 day event. It'd cost thousands. I admit the connection was a little weak, I kept getting hooked into the circuit runners or another's wireless ( for scouting). I noticed someone had a hardline run all the way around the building so I'm guessing there was a jack.

Now the wire running power to the pits and everything else was more than sufficient. The wires were 1/0 ( one aught) welding wire capable of nearly 190 amp, running 3 phase ( so in essence about 600 amp capable and the audio video doesn't use much ), then the wire running around to individual pits was at least 12, maybe 10 running to each run, there wasn't really any chance of a problem unless someone was using a welder in there ( a big no no ).