Back to the first world after re-establishing contact with the other world (the one where I make money, sometimes):
Do I need to say this was an exciting regional? We had a great time. With "finishing" our bot on Thursday and tweaking it through Friday we were very excited to be seeded #2 in the thick of a very fluid scenario at the end of qualifications and amongst a lot of competitive teams. Thanks to all of our qualifier alliance partners for helping us to get there!
It was great being recognized and winning the Engineering Excellence Award, many thanks!
Thanks to Bomb Squad and Metal Mustangs for joining us in a great alliance. It was great playing with you all.
Congratulations to 2345, 525, and 931 for taking home the gold! Excellent strategic switch after the first final match. We brought everything we had to the field but with our worse than we thought overheated cims we couldn't keep up with your flip. You earned what you got, and against some very motivated and competitive teams! Hope to see you again in Atlanta.
Thanks to all staff, volunteers, judges, refs, etc... you all help make these great things possible! All of our inquiries were addressed politely and in a professional manner, keeping things very lighthearted for such a competitive event.
One thing though; the lights over our pits were off through the event until the very end, when it became time to pack-up and leave, even though we asked for them to be turned on and were told it was not possible? Having the lights on during the main event would have made it more enjoyable, and probably safer.
working with flashlights was interesting, I even had one blow-up on me!
Now, with increased motivation for Midwest (tweaks are happening as I write!) Thanks to all and see you soon!
Scott
PS Chris, it was good being next to you in the pits, even though our robots were requiring enough attention that we didn't get much time to talk!
hope to see you at champs, and certainly at IRI.
PPS Getting to talk to Woody was a dream come true, this is a great thing you guys got started! Happy to be a part of it!