ChiefDelphi Forums Community Bulletin

[Brandon Martus]

ChiefDelphi Forums Community Bulletin

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There has been a tremendous amount of activity on the forums since the New Year, so I thought I'd send out a mid-week summary, just to keep everyone updated.

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Today's Date: 01-09-2002
Activity since 01-01-2002
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View all new content here: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/

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LATEST THREADS
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-- Threads posted most recently --

Title: "Inventor and Virtual Kit of Parts" (posted 01-09-2002 by Torchin)
o 0 replies, 9 views, last post: 01:32 AM, 01-09-2002 by Torchin
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1604

Title: "robot complete" (posted 01-08-2002 by matt sorgenfrei)
o 3 replies, 62 views, last post: 12:26 AM, 01-09-2002 by Dima
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1603

Title: "Dean Kamen on the tonight show" (posted 01-08-2002 by joe_balint)
o 0 replies, 13 views, last post: 10:10 PM, 01-08-2002 by joe_balint
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1602

Title: "Question to all Robot Designers..." (posted 01-08-2002 by Anton Abaya)
o 1 replies, 44 views, last post: 10:10 PM, 01-08-2002 by Jon Lawton
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1601

Title: "Chiaphua in reverse??" (posted 01-08-2002 by Christina)
o 1 replies, 52 views, last post: 11:44 PM, 01-08-2002 by Bill Whitley
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1600

Title: "I have a secret!" (posted 01-08-2002 by Anton Abaya)
o 3 replies, 45 views, last post: 09:50 PM, 01-08-2002 by Anton Abaya
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1599

Title: "Drill holes" (posted 01-08-2002 by nick reynolds)
o 1 replies, 37 views, last post: 09:52 PM, 01-08-2002 by JVN
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1598

Title: "Team 311 - New Home Page" (posted 01-08-2002 by LIRudie)
o 0 replies, 20 views, last post: 08:33 PM, 01-08-2002 by LIRudie
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1597

Title: "Any Gila Monsters Out here?" (posted 01-08-2002 by NeO_Weapon)
o 0 replies, 17 views, last post: 08:23 PM, 01-08-2002 by NeO_Weapon
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1596

Title: "Chiapua motor specs?" (posted 01-08-2002 by Nick Boyajian)
o 2 replies, 71 views, last post: 03:14 AM, 01-09-2002 by Marc P.
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1595


-- Threads with the most replies --

Title: "Battle Bots" (posted 11-27-2001 by Tom Fairchild)
o 44 replies, 821 views, last post: 07:34 PM, 01-04-2002 by team222badbrad
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1189

Title: "2002 game prediction contest!!!" (posted 12-06-2001 by Ken Leung)
o 39 replies, 1406 views, last post: 01:41 PM, 01-08-2002 by Anton Abaya
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1267

Title: "You want a piece of me??? Joe's Tote" (posted 01-04-2002 by Joe Johnson)
o 38 replies, 990 views, last post: 03:36 PM, 01-06-2002 by srawls
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1432

Title: "Security at regionals." (posted 12-27-2001 by nick reynolds)
o 35 replies, 1036 views, last post: 08:44 PM, 01-01-2002 by Matt Attallah
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1387

Title: "Best Sponsor Ever" (posted 12-31-2001 by Jordan A.)
o 33 replies, 785 views, last post: 12:36 PM, 01-03-2002 by Ed Sparks
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1401

Title: "Your Internet Connection" (posted 11-30-2001 by Tom Fairchild)
o 28 replies, 496 views, last post: 06:57 PM, 01-05-2002 by mpking
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1205

Title: "Tread or Wheels?" (posted 01-03-2002 by Jordan A.)
o 26 replies, 864 views, last post: 06:16 PM, 01-07-2002 by Tom Fairchild
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1424

Title: "2002 Animation Software" (posted 10-16-2001 by Jay Lundy)
o 26 replies, 623 views, last post: 07:38 PM, 01-07-2002 by Zeinin
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...=&threadid=883

Title: "Big Black Motors" (posted 01-05-2002 by Kit Gerhart)
o 25 replies, 996 views, last post: 04:15 PM, 01-08-2002 by Dan_550
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1457

Title: "2002 Build....." (posted 01-01-2002 by Clark Gilbert)
o 24 replies, 760 views, last post: 08:39 AM, 01-06-2002 by Jeff Waegelin
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1407


-- Threads with the most views --

Title: "2002 game prediction contest!!!" (posted 12-06-2001 by Ken Leung)
o 1406 views, 39 replies, last post: 01:41 PM, 01-08-2002 by Anton Abaya
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1267

Title: "Security at regionals." (posted 12-27-2001 by nick reynolds)
o 1036 views, 35 replies, last post: 08:44 PM, 01-01-2002 by Matt Attallah
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1387

Title: "Big Black Motors" (posted 01-05-2002 by Kit Gerhart)
o 996 views, 25 replies, last post: 04:15 PM, 01-08-2002 by Dan_550
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1457

Title: "You want a piece of me??? Joe's Tote" (posted 01-04-2002 by Joe Johnson)
o 990 views, 38 replies, last post: 03:36 PM, 01-06-2002 by srawls
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1432

Title: "Game Balls?" (posted 01-05-2002 by Nate Smith)
o 919 views, 22 replies, last post: 06:13 AM, 01-08-2002 by Ed Sparks
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1448

Title: "Tread or Wheels?" (posted 01-03-2002 by Jordan A.)
o 864 views, 26 replies, last post: 06:16 PM, 01-07-2002 by Tom Fairchild
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1424

Title: "Battle Bots" (posted 11-27-2001 by Tom Fairchild)
o 821 views, 44 replies, last post: 07:34 PM, 01-04-2002 by team222badbrad
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1189

Title: "Best Sponsor Ever" (posted 12-31-2001 by Jordan A.)
o 785 views, 33 replies, last post: 12:36 PM, 01-03-2002 by Ed Sparks
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1401

Title: "2002 Build....." (posted 01-01-2002 by Clark Gilbert)
o 760 views, 24 replies, last post: 08:39 AM, 01-06-2002 by Jeff Waegelin
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1407

Title: "Dean Kamen is a Liar" (posted 01-05-2002 by asher)
o 757 views, 18 replies, last post: 08:44 PM, 01-06-2002 by l1jmx
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1464


-- Threads with no replies yet --

Title: "Inventor and Virtual Kit of Parts" (posted 01-09-2002 by Torchin)
o 9 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1604

Title: "Dean Kamen on the tonight show" (posted 01-08-2002 by joe_balint)
o 13 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1602

Title: "Team 311 - New Home Page" (posted 01-08-2002 by LIRudie)
o 20 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1597

Title: "Any Gila Monsters Out here?" (posted 01-08-2002 by NeO_Weapon)
o 17 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1596

Title: "Year 1999 (i think)" (posted 01-08-2002 by kacz100)
o 39 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1593

Title: "Team Update #1 Out" (posted 01-08-2002 by zorro)
o 88 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1589

Title: "Low Priced soccor balls" (posted 01-08-2002 by mnkysp6353)
o 41 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1587

Title: "No, I Don't Know What You Did After Kick-Off" (posted 01-08-2002 by Team384:JosephM)
o 71 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1582

Title: "Gearbox Dimensions for the Chiaphua Motors" (posted 01-08-2002 by Larry Barello)
o 67 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1571

Title: "has the new season started, or what?" (posted 01-08-2002 by Brandon Martus)
o 25 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1562


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LATEST POLLS
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Question: Do you work on your 'bot in total secrecy?
o 'Why woudn't you?' (8 votes)
o 'I think everyone will do my idea, so I will tell all!' (3 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1582

Question: Which one do you like the most?
o 'Ken's weekly update' (2 votes)
o 'Gracious journalism' (6 votes)
o 'Fresh from the forum' (11 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1568

Question: Has your team recieved your Autodesk box?
o 'Yes.' (23 votes)
o 'No.' (5 votes)
o 'I don't know.' (2 votes)
o 'We don't use Autodesk.' (2 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1527

Question: What do you think of the new game?
o 'It's the best I could imagine' (3 votes)
o 'It's great' (50 votes)
o 'It's ok' (15 votes)
o 'It's stupid' (3 votes)
o 'It's horrible' (1 votes)
o 'I don't know what it is yet' (3 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1460

Question: What will be the most effective bot type this year
o 'Ball Dumper' (3 votes)
o 'Ball Vacuum/Shooter/Pusher' (16 votes)
o 'Bully Bot' (7 votes)
o 'Goal Controller' (30 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1459

Question: What is more important?
o 'Speed' (11 votes)
o 'Torque' (29 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1451

Question: AM I CRAZY?
o 'Yes' (11 votes)
o 'No' (4 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1429

Question: Would New England Teams Have an Interes in A pre-regional Mini-Meet
o 'Yes' (9 votes)
o 'No' (2 votes)
o 'Maybe' (7 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1423

Question: What will the alliances be like this year?
o '2 vs. 2' (60 votes)
o '4 vs. 0' (1 votes)
o '1 vs. 1 vs. 1 vs. 1' (3 votes)
o '3 vs. 1' (3 votes)
o '3 vs. 3' (11 votes)
o '2 vs. 2 vs. 2' (13 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1397

Question: Should we be able to use 2-way radios at competitions?
o 'Yes, we definitely should!' (26 votes)
o 'No, the only radio transmissions should be from the Operator Interface to the Robot Controller!' (12 votes)
o 'Why bother?' (2 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1390


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FORTHCOMING BIRTHDAYS:
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January 9:
o Adam Krajewski (20) - http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/me...nfo&userid=128

January 9:
o Ycobita (17) - http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/me...nfo&userid=402

January 10:
o Leon Machado IV (20) - http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/me...info&userid=61

January 12:
o Alan Troshane (48) - http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/me...nfo&userid=253

January 13:
o K2unit - http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/me...info&userid=27

January 13:
o AlexM (17) - http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/me...nfo&userid=457

January 14:
o emilywll (18) - http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/me...nfo&userid=796

January 16:
o Leo M - http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/me...nfo&userid=179

January 17:
o Stacy (18) - http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/me...nfo&userid=199

January 17:
o Jason Morrella (31) - http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/me...nfo&userid=241


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STATISTICS:
we have had the following activity since 01-01-2002
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o 138 new members
o 195 new threads
o 1,328 new posts
o 8 new polls


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