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Today's Date: 02-03-2002
Activity since 01-27-2002
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LATEST THREADS
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-- Threads posted most recently --

Title: "PWM Wires..." (posted 02-03-2002 by Anton Abaya)
o 2 replies, 18 views, last post: 08:03 PM, 02-03-2002 by Nate Smith
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2288

Title: "Pneumatic pressure sensor" (posted 02-03-2002 by Curtis Williams)
o 0 replies, 20 views, last post: 05:13 PM, 02-03-2002 by Curtis Williams
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2287

Title: "ANYWAY TO CONTACT TEAM 535???" (posted 02-03-2002 by prtynpink5)
o 0 replies, 0 views, last post: 03:37 PM, 02-03-2002 by prtynpink5
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2283

Title: "Chiaphua Gears" (posted 02-03-2002 by Dario303)
o 0 replies, 24 views, last post: 03:24 PM, 02-03-2002 by Dario303
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2282

Title: "Web Host recomendation" (posted 02-03-2002 by David Kelly)
o 0 replies, 11 views, last post: 02:12 PM, 02-03-2002 by David Kelly
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2281

Title: "Control system with one joystick(or two)" (posted 02-03-2002 by CharlieWilken)
o 1 replies, 43 views, last post: 03:24 PM, 02-03-2002 by Adam Shapiro
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2279

Title: "Would you be willing to ...." (posted 02-03-2002 by meaubry)
o 2 replies, 50 views, last post: 07:49 PM, 02-03-2002 by meaubry
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2278

Title: "Net Rendering" (posted 02-03-2002 by Team93FIRST)
o 1 replies, 18 views, last post: 10:12 AM, 02-03-2002 by Daishichimaru
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2277

Title: "Crates At Regionals" (posted 02-03-2002 by Ben Mitchell)
o 1 replies, 30 views, last post: 06:24 PM, 02-03-2002 by Wetzel
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2276

Title: "Metal In Motion Easy Question of the Day" (posted 02-02-2002 by Brian Card)
o 0 replies, 63 views, last post: 09:35 PM, 02-02-2002 by Brian Card
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2274


-- Threads with the most replies --

Title: "Team Names – How?" (posted 01-09-2002 by turbidum)
o 56 replies, 1493 views, last post: 10:03 PM, 02-02-2002 by Mr.Volcano
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1641

Title: "To all Newbie Teams... " (posted 11-20-2001 by nick reynolds)
o 48 replies, 1592 views, last post: 06:22 PM, 02-02-2002 by MI28Driver
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1144

Title: "What's The Coolest Thing A Team Can Give Out?" (posted 01-29-2002 by Team384:JosephM)
o 44 replies, 983 views, last post: 11:48 PM, 02-02-2002 by COOKIE
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2153

Title: "Who's robots are driving already?" (posted 01-28-2002 by Anton Abaya)
o 43 replies, 1117 views, last post: 09:36 PM, 02-03-2002 by Curtis Williams
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2148

Title: "Do any schools recognize their FIRST teams as sports?" (posted 01-12-2002 by JoeM121)
o 43 replies, 917 views, last post: 11:54 PM, 01-27-2002 by Wetzel
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1735

Title: "Security at regionals." (posted 12-27-2001 by nick reynolds)
o 42 replies, 1479 views, last post: 07:08 PM, 02-03-2002 by Curtis Williams
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1387

Title: "New FIRST Ruling -Wow the implications" (posted 01-31-2002 by Mike Martus)
o 39 replies, 1325 views, last post: 08:36 PM, 02-03-2002 by Kit Gerhart
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2221

Title: "Deano on Battlebots" (posted 01-15-2002 by JVN)
o 38 replies, 1164 views, last post: 06:27 PM, 01-30-2002 by JVN
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1825

Title: "Average score per match?" (posted 01-05-2002 by Joel J.)
o 30 replies, 759 views, last post: 10:16 AM, 02-02-2002 by Wetzel
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1465

Title: "Our Small Parts Experience, to all TEAMS" (posted 01-17-2002 by Anton Abaya)
o 28 replies, 810 views, last post: 09:33 PM, 01-29-2002 by dlavery
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1882


-- Threads with the most views --

Title: "To all Newbie Teams... " (posted 11-20-2001 by nick reynolds)
o 1592 views, 48 replies, last post: 06:22 PM, 02-02-2002 by MI28Driver
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1144

Title: "Robot Types (post your ideas here)" (posted 01-05-2002 by Ricksta121)
o 1588 views, 28 replies, last post: 05:32 PM, 02-02-2002 by team222badbrad
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1459

Title: "Team Names – How?" (posted 01-09-2002 by turbidum)
o 1493 views, 56 replies, last post: 10:03 PM, 02-02-2002 by Mr.Volcano
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1641

Title: "Security at regionals." (posted 12-27-2001 by nick reynolds)
o 1479 views, 42 replies, last post: 07:08 PM, 02-03-2002 by Curtis Williams
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1387

Title: "New FIRST Ruling -Wow the implications" (posted 01-31-2002 by Mike Martus)
o 1325 views, 39 replies, last post: 08:36 PM, 02-03-2002 by Kit Gerhart
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2221

Title: "Deano on Battlebots" (posted 01-15-2002 by JVN)
o 1164 views, 38 replies, last post: 06:27 PM, 01-30-2002 by JVN
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1825

Title: "Who's robots are driving already?" (posted 01-28-2002 by Anton Abaya)
o 1117 views, 43 replies, last post: 09:36 PM, 02-03-2002 by Curtis Williams
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2148

Title: "FIRST on TV" (posted 01-12-2002 by D.J. Fluck)
o 1005 views, 26 replies, last post: 04:02 PM, 02-02-2002 by ECarlson
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1733

Title: "What's The Coolest Thing A Team Can Give Out?" (posted 01-29-2002 by Team384:JosephM)
o 983 views, 44 replies, last post: 11:48 PM, 02-02-2002 by COOKIE
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2153

Title: "Goal Grabbers" (posted 01-24-2002 by Scorpion515)
o 937 views, 25 replies, last post: 09:25 AM, 01-31-2002 by Elgin Clock
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2046


-- Threads with no replies yet --

Title: "Pneumatic pressure sensor" (posted 02-03-2002 by Curtis Williams)
o 20 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2287

Title: "ANYWAY TO CONTACT TEAM 535???" (posted 02-03-2002 by prtynpink5)
o 0 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2283

Title: "Chiaphua Gears" (posted 02-03-2002 by Dario303)
o 24 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2282

Title: "Web Host recomendation" (posted 02-03-2002 by David Kelly)
o 11 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2281

Title: "Metal In Motion Easy Question of the Day" (posted 02-02-2002 by Brian Card)
o 63 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2274

Title: "Does the submission entry need to fit into the ten minutes?!?!" (posted 02-02-2002 by Jenni)
o 27 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2266

Title: "Motor/Track Specs" (posted 02-02-2002 by Fury-ous_Kat)
o 38 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2260

Title: "Fischer Price Part Number?" (posted 02-02-2002 by bmusser)
o 21 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2259

Title: "WEB Quiz on Robotics" (posted 02-02-2002 by Gil Huggins)
o 67 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2257

Title: "979?" (posted 02-02-2002 by screamxcats)
o 26 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2256


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LATEST POLLS
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Question: Are you using Reactor
o 'yes we are using Reactor' (3 votes)
o 'no we are not using Reactor' (6 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2270

Question: Would u help in making a database of every team's features & sharing it w/everyone
o 'Yes' (12 votes)
o 'No' (5 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2226

Question: Should teams be allowed to make repair parts for their robot after a competition is o
o 'Yes - Robots do break - Give us until Tuesday following.' (67 votes)
o 'No - You break you will have to tuff out the repair on site' (17 votes)
o 'No - Just pack up and go home, forget the nationals' (3 votes)
o 'Just break the rule' (17 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2221

Question: What's the best promotional thing to give out (for another team to give to you)?
o 'Team Button' (17 votes)
o 'Team Sticker' (2 votes)
o 'Team Promotional CD-ROM' (14 votes)
o 'Team Promotional VCD' (1 votes)
o 'Team Promotional DVD' (18 votes)
o 'Team Promotional Magnet' (4 votes)
o 'Team Score Sheet' (2 votes)
o 'Team Booklet' (2 votes)
o 'Team Bumper-Sticker' (5 votes)
o 'Team Candy' (21 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2153

Question: What do you think will be the basic game play?
o 'Control 1 goal and sit with it in scoring postion.' (5 votes)
o 'Control 2+ goals and score.' (15 votes)
o 'Control 1 goal and score balls at the same time.' (15 votes)
o 'Forget the goals and balls and be a hassle bot.' (5 votes)
o 'Only get the balls and score them.' (5 votes)
o 'Do nothing untill the last 30 sec, then replace the goals.' (3 votes)
o 'Control 1 goal and fill it with 30+ balls then sit and score.' (13 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...s=&threadid=92

Question: What do you think will be the basic game play?
o 'Control 1 goal and sit with it in scoring postion.' (5 votes)
o 'Control 2+ goals and score.' (15 votes)
o 'Control 1 goal and score balls at the same time.' (15 votes)
o 'Forget the goals and balls and be a hassle bot.' (5 votes)
o 'Only get the balls and score them.' (5 votes)
o 'Do nothing untill the last 30 sec, then replace the goals.' (3 votes)
o 'Control 1 goal and fill it with 30+ balls then sit and score.' (13 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2149

Question: Are you burnt out yet?
o 'I've run out of things to burn... I'm definitely burnt out.' (11 votes)
o 'The fire is HOT! Burn baby burn!' (33 votes)
o 'We just discovered how to make fire.' (5 votes)
o 'I need a vacation.' (16 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2117

Question: To control goals or to go for the balls.
o 'We're going to control the goals!' (21 votes)
o 'We're getting all them balls for points.' (8 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2116

Question: Has the spirit of FIRST shifted the wrong way?
o 'Yes! I want my old FIRST back!' (16 votes)
o 'Yeah, but it does improve some aspects.' (17 votes)
o 'No, it's an ok change.' (16 votes)
o 'Not at all! Keep the spirit of WINNING.' (8 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2000

Question: What purpose are you building your robot for?
o 'To WIN a competition!' (38 votes)
o 'To just get it to work.' (4 votes)
o 'To have as much of a learning experience as possible.' (10 votes)
o 'To teach the high school students about Robotics.' (3 votes)
o 'To make myself happy, as I enjoy doing this kind of stuff.' (18 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1962


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we have had the following activity since 01-27-2002
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o 101 new members
o 151 new threads
o 1,198 new posts
o 8 new polls


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