2016 Duluth Regional Discussion

[Som.Rocks]

I would just like to point out some information about our robot: team 4607. We have not successfully "tapped" the drawbridge and we are currently not able to "damage" the porticullis. As for climbing, those figures are exaggerated as well. In the couple of times we have climbed, the total time amounts to around 20 seconds. That includes making it to the batter and hooking onto the bar. I would just like to set this information straight before we enter Week 1! Good luck to all who will be there and may the force be with you!

[Ginger Power]

Originally Posted by Som.Rocks

I would just like to point out some information about our robot: team 4607. We have not successfully "tapped" the drawbridge and we are currently not able to "damage" the porticullis. As for climbing, those figures are exaggerated as well. In the couple of times we have climbed, the total time amounts to around 20 seconds. That includes making it to the batter and hooking onto the bar. I would just like to set this information straight before we enter Week 1! Good luck to all who will be there and may the force be with you!

To clarify why I put down the information I did, I was already considering a change in gear ratio for our winch and I put down an estimated time based on the JVN calculator plus some time for lining up. We haven't successfully "tapped" (i.e. cross defense from neutral zone) the drawbridge yet, but we have the mechanisms to do so, therefore I counted it.

[Dave_4539]

With Duluth right around the corner we thought you guys might like to get to know Ernie a little better. Here's a link to our reveal video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAJQjGWWHr4

[mjc49]

Team 3042 Cobalt Catalyst would like to introduce Fenrir

https://youtu.be/6PnXYJ3Ad10

The media team did a good job with the little video they have.

[Chief Hedgehog]

@3042 - Love the looks - cannot wait to compete together at North Star and dood look at Northern Lights!

[Zach101]

http://www.wdio.com/article/stories/s142497.shtml
This is for people wondering about the weather up here during competition.

[Jon Stratis]

This will probably be the best weather we've ever had for the Duluth regionals. I'm looking forward to being able to walk between the DECC and hotel without getting frostbite!

[Ginger Power]

Some may have seen our reveal video on FIRST Updates Now, and it didn't really show a ton of robot action. So here's a video that shows nothing but robot action.

[silverD]

Originally Posted by Ginger Power

Some may have seen our reveal video on FIRST Updates Now, and it didn't really show a ton of robot action. So here's a video that shows nothing but robot action.

Looking good 4607! Now I know why the field took such a beating. Looks like we need to practice our CDF wheelies.
With all the robot reveals, it's looking to be a couple great events up in Duluth.
See you all soon and good luck,
Nate

[mjc49]

Originally Posted by Ginger Power

Some may have seen our reveal video on FIRST Updates Now, and it didn't really show a ton of robot action. So here's a video that shows nothing but robot action.

That's a cool robot you guys built. I look forward to seeing it in person at North Star.

Shout Out to 2052 as well. You folks consistently build great machines.