2016 Duluth Regional Discussion

[llamadon]

Originally Posted by Zach101

Personally I was surprised to see so many teams not at northern lights that have been power house teams in previous years such as 2175, 2169, 27, 525, 3130 etc. I feel like Duluth is going to be real fun this year and cant wait till next week.

I think my alma mater wanted to compete later in the season just to get a feel for the game and make any necessary adjustments before their first comp. Week one was rough for us last year .

[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

[swaxman12345]

Originally Posted by waialua359

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.

When are you going? Maybe some kids from 2512 can come with

[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.

[The Ginger]

just a few hours left until the Double Decker, i can wait to see what everyone has come up with this year!

[hutchMN]

Any more predictions? We’ve seen a lot of the robots in practice matches now, and would love to hear who you guys think will take home the banners

[Ginger Power]

Originally Posted by hutchMN

Any more predictions? We’ve seen a lot of the robots in practice matches now, and would love to hear who you guys think will take home the banners

Plenty of predictions. No time to type. Robot inspecting keeps you busy. I'll definitely be posting my thoughts tonight.