2015 M.A.R.C. ROBOTICS COMPETITION

[Loose Screw]

Originally Posted by Wayne TenBrink

Any rule changes planned?

The only rule changes I remember at MARC was an extra 5 pounds to robot weight.

MARC is more of a "relaxed" event where teams traditionally allow multiple members to drive the robot over the course of the day. Teams then either send their seasoned drivers or best MARC drivers to finals if they make it. The fun of the event is watching some of the best Michigan robots being driven by students with little to no drive practice. Not every team does this, but it's a great way to get a feel for potential drivers for next season.

[DrewMatic]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

They're probably getting ready for IRI.

What is IRI? (Sorry I haven't heard of it)

[Loose Screw]

Originally Posted by DrewMatic

What is IRI? (Sorry I haven't heard of it)

IRI is the Indiana Robotics Invitational. It is usually considered the most competitive FRC event, even more exciting to some than Worlds. The top teams around the world apply for a spot, including World winners. IRI changes the rules a bit to make the game more competitive; the standard being an additional 5 pounds for your robot weight. Some of the changes this year include the removal of the can wars, 2 RCs for each alliance to place at the beginning of the match, and 12 extra totes for the human players on each alliance.

[DrewMatic]

Originally Posted by Loose Screw

IRI is the Indiana Robotics Invitational. It is usually considered the most competitive FRC event, even more exciting to some than Worlds. The top teams around the world apply for a spot, including World winners. IRI changes the rules a bit to make the game more competitive; the standard being an additional 5 pounds for your robot weight. Some of the changes this year include the removal of the can wars, 2 RCs for each alliance to place at the beginning of the match, and 12 extra totes for the human players on each alliance.

Thanks for letting me know! 😀

[Wayne TenBrink]

Originally Posted by Loose Screw

IRI is the Indiana Robotics Invitational. It is usually considered the most competitive FRC event, even more exciting to some than Worlds. The top teams around the world apply for a spot, including World winners. IRI changes the rules a bit to make the game more competitive; the standard being an additional 5 pounds for your robot weight. Some of the changes this year include the removal of the can wars, 2 RCs for each alliance to place at the beginning of the match, and 12 extra totes for the human players on each alliance.

I was never a huge fan of the can wars, but they are part of the game and Michigan teams (including many of the teams at MARC) built some of the best canburglars out there. I am glad they didn't get rid of them here.

We are looking forward to MARC. Our 2015 driver graduated, and will be our field coach. Our button jockey will be driving. Our HP will be the button jockey. One of our FTC graduates will be the HP (and/or driver or button jockey).

[Marjory Frosty]

Here is the most up to date team list:
33
51
66
67
68
70
74
217
226
240
245
280
302
469
470
494
503
548
910
1188
1504
1528
1718
1732
1918
2337
2832
2834
3096
3322
3538
3547
3604
3641
4130
4390
4395
4507
5090
5436
5695

[orangelight]

548 is pumped for MARC this year

[BenGuy]

Originally Posted by Wayne TenBrink

I was never a huge fan of the can wars, but they are part of the game and Michigan teams (including many of the teams at MARC) built some of the best canburglars out there. I am glad they didn't get rid of them here.

We are looking forward to MARC. Our 2015 driver graduated, and will be our field coach. Our button jockey will be driving. Our HP will be the button jockey. One of our FTC graduates will be the HP (and/or driver or button jockey).

Yeah, it doesn't help the teams with the four hooks , but I can see why they did it. It isn't to be more competitive, (taking a mini-competition out proves that) but rather to score the most amount of points possible while staying within the core game.

[nick4130]

Just so everyone knows, BRING FANS! it was definetly hot last year, and we popped a breaker. Just warning everyone so this doesn't happen to you!

[jnicho15]

Originally Posted by nick4130

Just so everyone knows, BRING FANS! it was definetly hot last year, and we popped a breaker. Just warning everyone so this doesn't happen to you!

Does anyone from 1528 know if there was a temporary HVAC issue in the gyms, or if they aren't air conditioned?

[BenGuy]

Originally Posted by jnicho15

Does anyone from 1528 know if there was a temporary HVAC issue in the gyms, or if they aren't air conditioned?

We've gone for a few years now, and it's always hot

[angelah]

Originally Posted by jnicho15

Does anyone from 1528 know if there was a temporary HVAC issue in the gyms, or if they aren't air conditioned?

There's no air conditioning in the gym. The pits are in the commons, which is air conditioned.

There's talk each year of the school putting in AC, but it doesn't look likely.

[angelah]

Originally Posted by Loose Screw

The fun of the event is watching some of the best Michigan robots being driven by students with little to no drive practice.

Yep.

[April_robo]

Sadly team 1188 had to back out due to lack of student commitment

[nick4130]

Had a blast with 548 74 and 66 alliance 5!! Glad we did so good. Congratulations to the toasters abd there alliance!