TechnoKat design usage, communicated with judges

[Rich Kressly]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

All,

I have debated about writing this note to the CD community, but I think that it's probably the best thing to do. My worry is that we don't want to sound like we are waving a flag too much or tooting our horn on this issue too much. Simply put, I think that we better let you guys know what our team is doing as we communicate with judges at the upcoming regional and FIRST Championships.

At every regional, we try to convey to the judges that we "give away" some of our previous year's designs. They seem to not understand why or how we do this, and we have never won an award for this as a team. Personally, I have been recognized for this effort, but our effort has been team-wide and not just through my actions. So, what I am trying to do it get the team recognized for this.

Andy Baker

Andy,
Go for it! 45 deserves all the recognition it can get for its selfless acts of Gracious Professionalism. I understand and applaud your desire to do this the "right way". Describing your own team's impact on the FIRST community as a whole to judges can be difficult because it can be seen in a different light by some. I know 103 has struggled with that delicate balance of how to be gracious toward all others AND seek recognition for the incredible efforts your own team makes. Rest assured, what you are doing here is both positive and inspirational.

Going to the extent you are going to ensure fairness here just further proves why you and 45 are worthy of all the judging recognition you can get.
45's impact on the success teams feel and the inspiration students receive all over the country is absolutely immeasurable. Your willingness to share designs for everyone's benefit is a model for industry and society and clearly demonstrates what Dean's vision of coopertition is all about. Good luck at the events and see you in Atlanta.

[Ricky Q.]

Andy-

Although my team has not employed any of the designs shared by the TechnoKats over the years, we have always been impressed with you and your team for your efforts. Your white papers are always looked upon by our engineers and students with respect and admiration for the effort that is placed into them. I have personally been surpised that more recognition has not been given to Team 45 for their efforts and I hope this helps you get what you and the team deserves. Kudos to your efforts to continue to improve FIRST and the quality of the teams involved with it.

See you tommorrow,
Ricky

[Elgin Clock]

http://www.technokats.org/documents/chairman.pdf


What you quoted me as saying there is right on!! We used your design in 2002 (I believe) and won the NYC Regional that year and a couple other awards.
Thanks again, and hopefully you get the credit you deserve (from FIRST) for this unselfish act of sharing knowledge.

edit: Although, looking at that page - I think the design we used is the first one pictured, not the second one.

[Collin Fultz]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

http://www.technokats.org/documents/chairman.pdf

Wow. I feel as if I know the Technokats fairly well and this document absolutely astounded me. Wow. At Cyber Blue, we've been working to make ourselves a FIRST team not just a robotics team. It's wonderful to have a model FIRST team an hour or so north of us. The time I get to spend with your team planning and helping host the IRI every year is some of the best time I've ever had. You all are awesome and really do put the "I" in FIRST.

On a personal note: Where are you/have you entered your Chairman's?

Originally Posted by collin234

On a personal note: Where are you/have you entered your Chairman's?

Midwest

[Collin Fultz]

Originally Posted by D.J. Fluck

Midwest

*wishes technokat presenters best of luck in Chicago*

[miketwalker]

From what I've seen since I've been in the league... I agree with everybody on this thread, I think that everybody will support your gracious professionalism. I know at nationals last year I thought it was awesome the things in your pits alone... you had a demonstration of the evolution of the drive systems, and I know I checked that out and personally thought that was very cool. You can see that mirrored in many designs by teams. I am very glad you did post that on here, just so teams could make sure you didn't make a goof-up. Keep up the great work! Good luck to you guys at competition.

[team222badbrad]

After reading your post I decide to reply. Team 222 has probably read about your designs and ideas. I do not believe we have ever accually used them.

We may have used this but I do not recall what this document is about? 2000 - Gear Switching and Motor Mount Design (complete mechanical details)

I know we never used any of the other 7 for a fact.
Look forward to seeing you in the pit so we can show you our design!