Why do we bother bagging?

[Gregor]

Originally Posted by DMike

4) Restricting holdback to 20% would prevent teams from major redesign's of major systems. I have seen many "bagged" robots that were not operable, only to go through a complete overhaul.

I'm sorry, you think this is a bad thing?

Originally Posted by DampRobot

We just lay it down outside whenever we want to practice

grumble grumble California sun grumble grumble.

[DampRobot]

Originally Posted by Gregor

grumble grumble California sun grumble grumble.

Hey, it's not all fun and games here in Northern California! We had to wear jackets at the practice field ship weekend. It was almost 55 degrees!

[z_beeblebrox]

Originally Posted by DampRobot

Hey, it's not all fun and games here in Northern California! We had to wear jackets at the practice field ship weekend. It was almost 55 degrees!

It must be so hard on you guys. I've been wearing sandals for weeks.

[orangemoore]

Originally Posted by DampRobot

Hey, it's not all fun and games here in Northern California! We had to wear jackets at the practice field ship weekend. It was almost 55 degrees!

I don't know what you would wear for sub zero temperatures! And even 20 below. I feel SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO bad for you.

[EricH]

Originally Posted by Gregor

I'm sorry, you think this is a bad thing?

As a matter of fact... it's not even a problem with bagged robots. 71 and 233 are legendary for their demonstrated ability to come out of their crate (or bag, lately) with a pile of parts, either from the crate/bag or brought in, and make semis or higher.

grumble grumble California sun grumble grumble.

Not for Torbots. We have to break out the lights to practice at night--our outdoor practice space is also used as a parking lot, but is poorly lit at night. (During the day, we use solar lighting.)


Oh, and with regards to practice robots: ours was running around by Week 2 with rough prototypes fully added by Week 3. It helps when last year had a similar drivetrain, and similar lower frame design, AND a practice robot that is functional again. We'll also be bringing quite a few spares of one of our key items in the withholding. (And quite possibly some dead weight--we're a smidge under.)

[MichaelBick]

Originally Posted by EricH

As a matter of fact... it's not even a problem with bagged robots. 71 and 233 are legendary for their demonstrated ability to come out of their crate (or bag, lately) with a pile of parts, either from the crate/bag or brought in, and make semis or higher.

As far as I remember 1717 has come in with little more than a bagged drivetrain the past two years to LA, and won both times.