FIRST on "The Fosters" - Monday Nights on FreeForm 8e/5p Starting Tonight!

[AdamHeard]

If the storyline is what the trailer conveys, and was written in by the show that's one thing. I understand TV shows will add drama, etc... Nature of the beast.

However if someone that's on a team or works for FIRST pushed that storyline to the producers that would be pretty disappointing.

[s_forbes]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

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However if someone that's on a team or works for FIRST pushed that storyline to the producers that would be pretty disappointing.

I don't think that's likely to be the case... the producers and directors usually have a clear cut direction that they plan to take. The 'experts' and 'robot consultants' help add some realism to the story and make it believable, but they won't have much of an affect on the storyline. They pay writers for that.

[Pauline Tasci]

Originally Posted by s_forbes

I don't think that's likely to be the case... the producers and directors usually have a clear cut direction that they plan to take. The 'experts' and 'robot consultants' help add some realism to the story and make it believable, but they won't have much of an affect on the storyline. They pay writers for that.

Absolutely correct. The FIRST robotics adviser on this series was there to add suggestions, create more realism, bring in teams, and create an environment similar to that of a competition.

Ultimately, the shows writers were writing the script based off of where they wanted the show to go and everything was handed to FIRST when their brand was being used for sign off.

I'd love to go into more detail about the shows inception and creation post Monday's episode, if there is interest.

But for now, I want to thank all the students, mentors, and volunteers for working 3 LONG days of filming. So much went into this small episode from just the several FRC teams point of view!

I also want to thank the amazing cast, crew, and extras of The Fosters for being very supportive and patient with us! They truly did a lot to make the the FIRST-ers feel right in place and many of the extras wanted to learn more about the program!

Hope you all enjoy Monday's episode!

Remember to keep your comments respectful

Thanks!

[Monochron]

Aside from all the drama going on, I would love to know what went into building their team's robot. It's pretty gorgeous. Looks like it would even perform well.

[David Brinza]

Originally Posted by Monochron

Aside from all the drama going on, I would love to know what went into building their team's robot. It's pretty gorgeous. Looks like it would even perform well.

Hint:

[Botwoon]

Shout out to myself for forgetting to take off the gopro mount

[rsisk]

I think I spotted these teams and people in the last preview that was posted. Who did I miss?

4 Team Element
980 Thunderbots
3476 Code Orange
Eileen Kahn
George Chen
702 Bagel Bytes
Blair
4201

[Jeremy Germita]

Originally Posted by rsisk

I think I spotted these teams and people in the last preview that was posted. Who did I miss?

4 Team Element
980 Thunderbots
3476 Code Orange
Eileen Kahn
George Chen
702 Bagel Bytes
Blair
4201

In this album, you can see Hall of Fame team 597 as well as team 1836!

[marcusbernstein]

Originally Posted by Jeremy Germita

In this album, you can see Hall of Fame team 597 as well as team 1836!

Yep, Team 1836 is there repping those classic red team shirts. Unfortunately, I could not be there because of age rules and work, but I heard that it was an amazing experience for everyone involved and am really happy that FIRST was represented on mainstream TV!

[FIRSTonTV]

Another clip!!

https://www.yahoo.com/tv/fosters-sne...000000745.html

[dcarr]

Originally Posted by FIRSTonTV

Another clip!!

https://www.yahoo.com/tv/fosters-sne...000000745.html

Pretty sure those bumper numbers are not to spec

[EricH]

Originally Posted by dcarr

Pretty sure those bumper numbers are not to spec

Sadly, though, they're more legible than half the bumper numbers I've seen over the years... If the spec was "visible from a distance", they'd pass!


@FIRSTonTV, that little discussion about the robot weight is FAR too typical! Can't say I've been in those myself, but as an inspector I've had to tell someone they were overweight. Though I will say that for half a pound most teams would reach for a drill instead of removing parts.

[dcarr]

Jokes aside, the attention to detail is quite impressive

[frcguy]

Originally Posted by EricH

@FIRSTonTV, that little discussion about the robot weight is FAR too typical! Can't say I've been in those myself, but as an inspector I've had to tell someone they were overweight. Though I will say that for half a pound most teams would reach for a drill instead of removing parts.

Just a random observation: 207's (or 3702 as it is portrayed in the show) bot already has pretty aggressive lightening/pocketing on the superstructure (and I assume the rest of the robot), so removing a non-functional component may have been necessary. Just a thought.

[frcguy]

Originally Posted by FIRSTonTV

Another clip!!

https://www.yahoo.com/tv/fosters-sne...000000745.html

No one is wearing safety glasses...