2015 MRI

[Boe]

We had all new drivers and human players, and 4 of our coaches we rotated were new.

[Shrub]

Originally Posted by Ginger Power

Does anybody know if MRI was recorded and if so where the videos can be found?

I recorded a few of the final matches 3883 was in but it was mainly focused on our bot. I could ask my mentor for them (they were on his fancy camera) if you're still interested.

[Chief Hedgehog]

We graduated our entire drive team last year. The 4 we had on the drive team at MRI never had been in the station before.

[Ginger Power]

Originally Posted by Shrub

I recorded a few of the final matches 3883 was in but it was mainly focused on our bot. I could ask my mentor for them (they were on his fancy camera) if you're still interested.

Yeah definitely!

[jvriezen]

Originally Posted by Ginger Power

Does anybody know if MRI was recorded and if so where the videos can be found?

I suggested to Tom that for next year, it would be easy to rig up a wide angle video camera (e.g. GoPro) with power and signal cable. Suspend it from the divider curtain which was positioned directly over mid-field--- running cables over to the balcony. The curtain could be lifted to a height that results in the camera just capturing the field and driver stations. Somebody with equipment and who lives geographically closer than me could volunteer to make that happen next year on Friday before the tournament !?

[cadandcookies]

Originally Posted by jvriezen

I suggested to Tom that for next year, it would be easy to rig up a wide angle video camera (e.g. GoPro) with power and signal cable. Suspend it from the divider curtain which was positioned directly over mid-field--- running cables over to the balcony. The curtain could be lifted to a height that results in the camera just capturing the field and driver stations. Somebody with equipment and who lives geographically closer than me could volunteer to make that happen next year on Friday before the tournament !?

Also would be nice to get a GoPro on a stick at the regionals... This is Minnesota, we like everything on a stick (deep frying it might be a bad idea though)!

[Boe]

Originally Posted by cadandcookies

Also would be nice to get a GoPro on a stick at the regionals... This is Minnesota, we like everything on a stick (deep frying it might be a bad idea though)!

We have been upgrading all of our webcasting stuff for at least North Star this coming year which includes an HD wide angle camera mounted on a stick.

And possibly some custom overlays

[Aren Siekmeier]

Originally Posted by jvriezen

I suggested to Tom that for next year, it would be easy to rig up a wide angle video camera (e.g. GoPro) with power and signal cable. Suspend it from the divider curtain which was positioned directly over mid-field--- running cables over to the balcony. The curtain could be lifted to a height that results in the camera just capturing the field and driver stations. Somebody with equipment and who lives geographically closer than me could volunteer to make that happen next year on Friday before the tournament !?

At a few events where 2175 ran the webcast, we have run either a GoPro or a cheaper wide angle web cam off the side of the side of the field. This only requires a ~10ft pole for the camera (plus cables), and can be set up at any field, regardless of venue (even outside...).

Views:
2014 North Star Regional
2014 Gitchi Gummi Get Together

We're working on all the different aspects of this setup, including pole construction and positioning and the software package to capture the feed(s), run the stream, and archive and upload matches. With more testing this off-season, hopefully it's something that can be rolled out at more and more events at very low cost (<$100).

[Chief Hedgehog]

Great shot as our robot "Gumdrop" launched our own game piece https://www.facebook.com/BeckerRobot...type=1&theater...

[cadandcookies]

Originally Posted by Boe

We have been upgrading all of our webcasting stuff for at least North Star this coming year which includes an HD wide angle camera mounted on a stick.

And possibly some custom overlays

This makes me happy. Can't wait to see it!