2016 Duluth Regional Discussion

[Shrub]

As someone living in Duluth, there's tons of snow right now. It's been snowing on and off all week but its supposed to be average (33F high) by March-In-Duluth standards.

It'll be my first regional as solely a volunteer, and I cannot wait.

[Ginger Power]

Originally Posted by Shrub

As someone living in Duluth, there's tons of snow right now. It's been snowing on and off all week but its supposed to be average (33F high) by March-In-Duluth standards.

It'll be my first regional as solely a volunteer, and I cannot wait.

Huh, I guess I forgot I'm 4 hours away... good to hear that there's snow!

[youngace89]

Originally Posted by maxnz

Team 2855 is sending a few representatives to Duluth to observe Friday and Saturday. It will be interesting to see what stategies the teams are using.

4536 will be sending some people up too. I'm very curious to see how the game flows, especially in elims, after all this discussion about defense...

I laughed when I saw your video, 1816, because we named our robot Zenith last year.

[Torvando]

Does anyone know if there is early pit setup for the Lake Superior regional.

[Ginger Power]

Originally Posted by Torvando

Does anyone know if there is early pit setup for the Lake Superior regional.

Based on the responses by Jon in this thread I'd probably say no. I can't seem to find the post where the final decision was made, but I'm pretty sure it's a no.

[Mr.Paulson]

In the most recent email I have received from Mark Lawrence the schedule does not allow early setup. It says you can unload but setup isn't until 8:30am on Thursday. Bummer.

[bachster]

Originally Posted by Torvando

Does anyone know if there is early pit setup for the Lake Superior regional.

There will not be early pit setup for any of the MN regionals (Duluth or Minneapolis). For the Duluth regionals, teams may load-in from either 7-9 pm Wed or 7:45-8:30 am Thursday. Pit setup isn't allowed until pits open at 8:30 am Thurs.

You can find links to the schedule and load-in directions here. Note that a driver will be required to stay with the vehicle while unloading and promptly move it to a designated parking area to ease congestion at load-in.

[hutchMN]

Originally Posted by jajabinx124

This is sure gonna be a great event.. can't wait until the Double Deccer!



I have that feeling too.. already seeing a couple of MN robots release pics/reveal videos makes me feel like this year is gonna be a big year for FIRST in MN as well!

You guys looked really polished week 0, that auto looks really nice, but I wouldn't expect anything different from 2052.

[Ichlieberoboter]

Team 2499 is really excited to be attending Lake Superior! Good luck to everyone attending!

[Torvando]

Thanks to all for the info about pit setup.

[Jon Stratis]

Speaking as someone that spends the entire load-in period in the pits... You don't want to be setting up Wednesday night. It's just too cold in there!

[cadandcookies]

Originally Posted by Jon Stratis

Speaking as someone that spends the entire load-in period in the pits... You don't want to be setting up Wednesday night. It's just too cold in there!

Very true! I helped with load-in without a jacket last year... big mistake. I'm lucky I left with all my fingers!

[Phoenix Spud]

It was 40 degrees yesterday so we feel pretty confident we're ready for the 33 degree weather of Duluth.

[waialua359]

Originally Posted by Phoenix Spud

It was 40 degrees yesterday so we feel pretty confident we're ready for the 33 degree weather of Duluth.

70-80 degrees here in Hawaii.
But we will be ready for the cold.

Wont be at load-in since we cant setup pit anyway.
Taking the kids snowboarding at Spirit Mountain instead til 8pm.

[pilleya]

Originally Posted by Phoenix Spud

It was 40 degrees yesterday so we feel pretty confident we're ready for the 33 degree weather of Duluth.

It was 104 degrees Fahrenheit in Sydney yesterday, pretty warm!