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Re: 2012 Midwest Regional
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Originally Posted by Mike Soukup
... their robot doesn't do anything before 4pm on practice day of their first regional. It's usually broken down into piles of metal & motors that slowly get reassembled into a BEAST. It's their yearly tradition.
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I can confirm that Mike's generalization about 71 is applicable this year. As of 4 pm (when I left Midwest, bound for the Niles District in Michigan), the BEAST had yet to emerge from its lair. I can report it has a nice looking swerve drive, loads from three sides, and will very likely be able to shoot. Its bridge arm looks strong enough to do the job. Its CG might be a little high. Time will tell, but as usual I would not like to play (or bet) against them. 
EDIT: Two more details -- (1) their ball intake is simple, powerful, and quick, (2) they have a stinger.
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Last edited by Richard Wallace : 23-03-2012 at 05:26.
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