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Originally Posted by Nawaid Ladak
my surprise is this: why no response to this thread, i was hooping to come home to a WHOLE bunch of analysis from Michelle, Barry, Arefin, etc. but looks like im not getting what i want. lol
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**Current Analysis:
Field
Robots are killing the carpet which, while it gives me a job, is really bad for the carpet. I did about 200 repairs today (replacing zip ties, taping over gashes, cutting carpet snags).
Robots
I'm surprised about the lack of pure lap bots.
Team by Team (basically who I can remember)
56:I really like 56's robot, I just wish it could hurdle a little bit faster (the lifting basket is slow compared to the awesome punch it give to the trackball).
103: Never ceases to amaze me but they seem to be slacking compared to their performance at the New Jersey regional. But I was impressed by their first match of the day when it was them vs. 3 robots (their alliance partners hadn't shown up yet). Hopefully they'll pick up the pace tomorrow and do good in the eliminations.
179: Just...wow. Another quality Children of the Swamp machine. Very fast laps and decent speed for arm hurdler.
180: I really like Spam's robot too, but I want to know why they chose to use the sides they used, they seem to be unreliable but overall I love the wheeled arm that collects the balls movement.
233: Once PINK got their robot working, I was amazed. I expected a slower hurdle from their type of gripper but it's really speedy.
342: Reminds me a lot of 103, twins separated at birth perhaps?
744: I love the way that Shark Attacks arm moves, it looks like the drive team is getting used to it, but I really like their hurdling speed for what they have. The graphics on their robot are really cool too.
1523: Their launch system seems really unique to me, and I like the horn noise that happens before they hurdle. Question for anyone on 1523, why does it take so long for the hurdle to actually happen after the horn/why does the horn last so long?
1649: Who would of thought that a garbage can lid and two vacuums powered by kit motors would actually work? Not I. Also, I was really impressed on Thursday why they tipped over and then was able to lift themselves back to the upright position.
1902: Defiantly has more bacon than the pan can handle. I really like their design (yes it's similar to 121, and several others but I still like the strategy overall). It seems given the correct alliance they will do really good this year (not like thats any different from the past two years)
2023: My team, I know but they seemed to be having some problems in the begging of the day but eventually got on the ball. They seem to be good at knocking down balls, they're an ok hurdler and pretty decent at laps.
IF YOU ARE ATTENDING FLORIDA be sure to stop by their pit and ask about the Differential Swerve drive they have going on.
Game Play
Overall I feel there is a lot more defense going on at Florida than week 1 and week 2 regionals. I haven't seen any of the other week 3 regionals so I can't speak for what is going on in comparison to that.
Theres been a lot of penalties but they don't seem to be deciding the matches like they have been at the other regionals (or might be hearing the results incorrectly).
Surprise!
Having Dean show up this morning was really nice since Florida hasn't seen Dean, Dave or Woodie since 2005 when Woodie Flowers visited. His speech went really well. It was relatively short and to the point with only a few tangents.
Special Mention
Team 79 - Krunch has their thing for Relay for Life which I'm really proud of. Best of luck to the team to raise money for such a great cause.
200+ Lego League Students from Brevard county that were brought over by 233 were graciously given tours of the pits by the FIRST Ambassadors and several members from 1902, they also were able to watch matches for about two hours.
Safety
Team 168 really impressed me with their safety stations. I've used 3 or 4 of the supplies there becuase of little nicks on my person (I'm clumsy and I donut like blood so I cover them)
Team 1902 also has some really cool and good smelling suntan lotion. Because you don't want to be "bacon" in the sun!
Volunteers
Koko Ed came down from Rochester and has been a great help around the field. It's always really great to see friends you don't get to see too often.
Wayne Penn also came down from mass. to do some MC work. He's doing really well and I love his energy. I just wish he'd dance with us on the field!
Chicken Dance
Did anyone notice that during the slow part of the song the people on the field run laps around the track.
Yeah I wonder who came up with that
I think it's a really fun change to the dance and ode to the game. I also wonder if our dance breaks are on the broadcast...
** Please keep in mind I've been up for over 12 hours on just 4 hours of sleep, some of this post may or may not make sense.