2013 Where is Wolcott Invitational

[dag0620]

On behalf of Team Max 1071, I am proud to announce:

2013 Where is Wolcott Invitational
Saturday, June 8th, 2013
Wolcott High School
457 Boundline Road
Wolcott, CT

Prelimnary Details Include:

• 24 Team Limit
• Mentor Robot
• 2013 Ultimate Ascent Tournament
• More to come soon!

Addtional Details can be found on the event website: http://wiwi.max1071.com

Registration is now open and online at:

http://wiwi.max1071.com/registration/

We look forward to seeing everyone June 8th!

[dag0620]

Just wanted to bump this thread.

We have 15 teams registered for the event so far and 11 spots left for teams to fill. There’s still plenty of space so if you are interested please visit http://wiwi.max1071.com to register.

Teams coming so far:

173
176
178
195
228
237
716
999
1071
1099
1511
1796
2067
3461
4055

Just 66 Days until the Event!

[dag0620]

I have a couple updates for everyone.

Volunteer Registration is open for anyone interested in volunteering. The registration form is available at http://tinyurl.com/wiwi13vol .

We have filled the event to capacity! We will still be accepting teams for our wait list to back fill in case a team drops out.

The teams we'll be seeing at Wolcott this year:

155
173
176
177
178
181
195
228
230
237
558
716
999
1099
1511
1796
1991
2064
2067
2170
2836
3146
3461
3525
3718
4055


57 Days until FRC madness comes to Wolcott!

[cjl2625]

Can't wait for this! Also, what is that "mentor robot" you mentioned?

[Rick Vogl]

FRC666 The TorMentors is looking for a good practice bot to run against the kids. If you team is intersted give Dave a shout. The first year we did this I believe we used Max's, then the Gaelhawks, and last year it was GUS.

[Rick Vogl]

My mistake it was 228 in 2009, 230 in 2010, 230 in 2011, 228 in 2012

[Jon K.]

So which unfortunate team gets to sacrifice their practice bot for the pleasure of the mentors this year? I am so ready for WIWI this year! Can it be June 8th already?

[electroken]

Team 230's practice bot is getting a make over and will re-emerge as the FRC666 TorMentor machine of doom.

[KathieK]

9am - hosting FRC Info session for anyone thinking of starting an FRC team this year.
10am-noon - NEMO (Non-Engineering Mentor Organization) meeting for all adult mentors, focusing on non-technical topics. Come and go as your schedule allows.
Lunchtime - brief District update.

See you there!

[ThunderousPrime]

Do we know if anyone plans on recording the WIWI event quals and elimination matches? I personally would like to be able to rewatch matches after the event to review the event and improve driving skills. I personally would love to see a similar recording to what was done at MSC where there was a camera, I think it may have been a GoPro, on a stick near the center line which covered all of the field. I find this more effective than the FIRST scoreboard/ webcast as you can see more of the action.

So if you or you teams is planning on recording all of the matches let me know! Stand videos aren't that bad too, but my preference is MSC style recording. Additionally, if you record the matches make sure you upload them to YouTube afterward! Let's make this happen! : )

[Bill_B]

I have a gopro clone we could clip up high if the PTB approve. It has a remote control so we wouldn't have to record the whole day. any one want to try to get this on the program? be reponsible for stop/start of match filming? not sure of battery duration, so maybe a charge during lunch would be needed . i'd process results and post to you tube if we do this.

[dag0620]

Originally Posted by Bill_B

I have a gopro clone we could clip up high if the PTB approve. It has a remote control so we wouldn't have to record the whole day. any one want to try to get this on the program? be reponsible for stop/start of match filming? not sure of battery duration, so maybe a charge during lunch would be needed . i'd process results and post to you tube if we do this.

Hi Bill,

I see no issue with running the GoPro. I don't know if we have anything in house you could attatch it too, but I it's something I'm willing to look into. Maybe we could into set up with it Friday night?

As for everyone else, I'll be posting again soon with a ton of details (Team Contacts you should have recived it all). It's looking like we're going to have an awesome event this weekend!

[pathew100]

"MSC style" video was created by FRC 2337, The Enginerds.

It's a GoPro mounted on a painter's pole which is supported by an outdoor umbrella stand. Usually it sits behind the scorer's table. It's connected to a laptop with an operator who stops and starts the recording for each match. I'm not sure what software they use but I know it's on a Mac.

[Bill_B]

I have a grippy tripod that could wrap around the upper bar of the center netting support. If we did it on the scoring table side, the remote operator could see the little flashing LED that tells when the camera is taping. I tested the remote and got over a 30 foot range for it. I think the camera would then be operable from the opposite side. The remaining question is will the coverage be wide enough from my proposed position.

I will try to get there Friday evening, but I cannot be certain I can find Wolcott in the dark.

[dag0620]

Originally Posted by Bill_B

I have a grippy tripod that could wrap around the upper bar of the center netting support. If we did it on the scoring table side, the remote operator could see the little flashing LED that tells when the camera is taping. I tested the remote and got over a 30 foot range for it. I think the camera would then be operable from the opposite side. The remaining question is will the coverage be wide enough from my proposed position.

I will try to get there Friday evening, but I cannot be certain I can find Wolcott in the dark.

If we are attaching to the actual field itself, I just need to check with the PTB above me to make sure that is okay.