FIRST Robotics Competition Team 5817 "Uni-Rex" 2016 Robot Reveal: Ankylosaurus

[steelerborn]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

They are an offshoot of 1671.

Both me and our other mentor were, at one point in time, mentors for team 1671 for several years. But since then we have left to help start up this rookie team in Sanger, CA.

That being said, 5817 is not an offshoot of 1671.

Although we are around 30 minutes from 1671's shop. 5817 has received no help from 1671 this season. We wanted to be sure that we stayed independent of all veteran teams nearby. We have some great teams in our area as well (1671, 1323, 3970). As mentors we wanted the students to work and have their success be truly "their" success. We did not want to go to an event and have people say "that rookie team is good because of this team".

1671 is definitely a great team, and having a world champion in our area is great for the central valley of California. We are looking forward to the honor of competing with several world champs at the central valley regional. And earning our spot in our local community.

[sciencenuetzel]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

How do we even know it's FRC parts and not a bench grinder with a flywheel?

Was that the Bench Grinder at 0:45?

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by sciencenuetzel

Was that the Bench Grinder at 0:45?

It kind of looks like 1671's bench grinder

[DWCEagles228]

Originally Posted by bkahl

http://www.thebluealliance.com/team/2056/2007

Bailey its not fair to compare them to 2056 since all tree of those wins are with 1114.

Great job for a rookie team, hell of alot better then some teams I know.

[Nuttyman54]

Originally Posted by DWCEagles228

Bailey its not fair to compare them to 2056 since all tree of those wins are with 1114.

Great job for a rookie team, hell of alot better then some teams I know.

While they did pair up with another (very) strong team, that shouldn't take away from 2056's accomplishments. They were Rank 5 at their first event ever, and Rank 1 at their second and Rank 15 in their division*. A rookie team was in a position to pick 1114, that's an accomplishment. We would consider them stupid or egotistical for not picking them.

What if 5817 goes to CVR and gets picked 1st overall by 254? Are we going to take away 5817's accomplishments of being 1st overall pick at a very strong event because 254 picked them? I hope not. 2056 set a standard for what rookies can accomplish. 5817 could very well do the same, but we can't evaluate their rookie season just on the basis of their reveal.

It is, however, a HUGE accomplishment to complete that quality of a robot in a rookie season, no matter how experienced the mentors are. Color me impressed. From one rookie to another, I hope we see you at Championships, you clearly deserve to be there :-)

*Yes, I do know that 2007 had the weird match paring algorithm that could help strong young teams. It's still an incredible accomplishment.

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by DWCEagles228

Bailey its not fair to compare them to 2056 since all tree of those wins are with 1114.

Great job for a rookie team, hell of alot better then some teams I know.

Yes, clearly 2056's record since that year confirms that they aren't that good

[DWCEagles228]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

Yes, clearly 2056's record since that year confirms that they aren't that good

Look at how many rookie teams have been amazing after the first year or two. What I was saying was they had the ability to work with 1114 their rookie year which probably helped them.

[DWCEagles228]

Originally Posted by Nuttyman54

While they did pair up with another (very) strong team, that shouldn't take away from 2056's accomplishments. They were Rank 5 at their first event ever, and Rank 1 at their second and Rank 15 in their division*. A rookie team was in a position to pick 1114, that's an accomplishment. We would consider them stupid or egotistical for not picking them.

What if 5817 goes to CVR and gets picked 1st overall by 254? Are we going to take away 5817's accomplishments of being 1st overall pick at a very strong event because 254 picked them? I hope not. 2056 set a standard for what rookies can accomplish. 5817 could very well do the same, but we can't evaluate their rookie season just on the basis of their reveal.

It is, however, a HUGE accomplishment to complete that quality of a robot in a rookie season, no matter how experienced the mentors are. Color me impressed. From one rookie to another, I hope we see you at Championships, you clearly deserve to be there :-)

*Yes, I do know that 2007 had the weird match paring algorithm that could help strong young teams. It's still an incredible accomplishment.

You never know how a rookie team is going to do, my bases was off the fact that 2056 had experience the first year not many teams have that. This is by far my favorite rookie team so far.

[ravenc83]

Originally Posted by sciencenuetzel

Was that the Bench Grinder at 0:45?

Actually, we plan to use the bot in the offseason as our new FRC legal bench grinder.

[Poseidon5817]

Originally Posted by DWCEagles228

You never know how a rookie team is going to do, my bases was off the fact that 2056 had experience the first year not many teams have that. This is by far my favorite rookie team so far.

Thank you, that means a lot.

But I agree, rookie teams who have the opportunity to observe and work with high-calibre teams definitely have an advantage going into their second season.* Even just making it to champs can be an eye-opening experience for a lot of teams.

* I'm not saying that is the sole reason 2056, did well, but it definitely helped.

[FarmerJohn]

Oh I mistook you all for 1671 earlier. I had no clue this was a rookie team. I am very impressed that you are all able to build such a well functioning robot despite having no prior frc experience. My team is going to be a rookie next year and we hope to be as good as you are.

[Poseidon5817]

Originally Posted by FarmerJohn

Oh I mistook you all for 1671 earlier. I had no clue this was a rookie team. I am very impressed that you are all able to build such a well functioning robot despite having no prior frc experience. My team is going to be a rookie next year and we hope to be as good as you are.

Yeah, I'm working on changing my username now. Thanks and good luck to you guys!

[FarmerJohn]

Thank you very much we will be stopping by the madera competition to see how the game is played. We hope to see you there!

[Poseidon5817]

Originally Posted by FarmerJohn

Thank you very much we will be stopping by the madera competition to see how the game is played. We hope to see you there!

Definitely! You (or anyone for that matter) can stop by the pit and we'll be more than welcome to provide details and answers to any questions you may have for us.

[trumpthero786]

nice beaver tail