Newton

[Karthik]

Originally Posted by T. Hoffman

I don't expect anyone in Newton to blindly take these statements as fact. Team 48 is looking forward to proving all these capabilities to our fellow division teams on Thursday and Friday. We hope that we can demonstrate to everyone that we are a worthy partner who can work alongside you to vie for the Newton crown. Best of luck to everyone, and I look forward to seeing all of you in Atlanta!

For all you Newton teams, Team 48 is just awesome. I've been to four events this season, and they are by far the best robot I've seen in two very important categories:

1. Defense. They have a powerful drivetrain, but more importantly they have a very smart driver, and a great coach. They don't just push people around, they push efficiently, and know when to do it.

2. Quick Hanger. These guys can play defense on the floor for 1:40, then go for the hang and make it with time to spare. I can't overstate this ability.

I played against them in Pittsburgh, and with them in Toronto. Take my word for it, this is a team that can carry an alliance to a championship. They're that good.

[Atman]

Originally Posted by rees2001

hey newton-ers, I have updated my file about our division. Looks like we have some pretty competitive teams. 19 Regional winners, 2 multiple winners, 6 regional finalists, 4 #1 seeds, 2 teams undefeated at a regional. This should be a fun competition. The new file has:
Regional Champions
Regional Finalists
#1 seeds
Top 8 seeds
Performance at each regional
ALL divisions
Each individual division
...room for your input.
I have left room for teams to add their strengths. If you post your info I will update the file & re-post it before I leave next week. I believe the file is easier to read & use. I would love some constructive critism. I will make the file easier to use if I get some.
Thanks

Awesome job. One correction though, We 364 were regional champs. great job

[rees2001]

Originally Posted by Atman

Awesome job. One correction though, We 364 were regional champs. great job

updated! 2:05 EST

[rees2001]

Originally Posted by T. Hoffman

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In our final Q-match in Cleveland, we were on the first platform, and we maneuvered past a hanging robot that had been blocking us, drove up to the second platform, and hung, all with less than 14 seconds remaining in the match.

You definatly have a nice robot and your team performed well at Cleveland. You were near the top of our pick list. What I want to know is, what happened in the last match of the finals? We really would have liked to go up against you but instead we faced your other 2 partners. Anyhow you sure did make some nice improvments throughout the 2 days there. Can't wait to see you guys again & the rest of the crew from Buckeye.

[Alex Cormier]

Originally Posted by rees2001

You definatly have a nice robot and your team performed well at Cleveland. You were near the top of our pick list. What I want to know is, what happened in the last match of the finals? We really would have liked to go up against you but instead we faced your other 2 partners. Anyhow you sure did make some nice improvments throughout the 2 days there. Can't wait to see you guys again & the rest of the crew from Buckeye.

yup, that was a crazy match....was that the one where they dropped in the last few seconds? it's almost all a blur for me.

[Travis Hoffman]

Originally Posted by Pit Bull 1126

yup, that was a crazy match....was that the one where they dropped in the last few seconds? it's almost all a blur for me.

We found out the hard way that the anti backdrive pins inside the lift system's drill transmissions weren't sufficient for consistently supporting the weight of the robot while hanging. That is what failed in the final match in Cleveland, and that is why we fell. We removed the pins from our transmissions and installed a servo locking system in Canada, and everything works great now.

[Drew1251]

Newton should be a good division everyone is right about that there are some good bots and a lot of award winners. . Most of the teams though were not in our teams regional that was in Florida. So if anyone could give me some early scouting reports on some of the bots in the division it would be much appriciated. One thing i would like to know is how many hangers are in the division becuase i think the majority are.



THANKS IN ADVANCE TO ANY AND ALL THAT HELP.
DREW DISBURY
TEAM 1251 THE TECH TIGERS
2004 CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL ROOKIE ALL STAR AWARD WINNERS

[ElfMaster]

I have some stats for the division. Looks nice. Team 67 looks awesome, based off of their scores.

Note: The stats were calculated using the qualification rounds, not any of the finals or semi-finals.

[Alex Cormier]

Originally Posted by ElfMaster

I have some stats for the division. Looks nice. Team 67 looks awesome, based off of their scores.

Note: The stats were calculated using the qualification rounds, not any of the finals or semi-finals.

1126 went to buckeye not pitt.

[Pin Man]

88 will be in Newton... So far we have won the EI award at NJ and the Judge's Award in NY... On Saturday in Long Island we made a hanging mechonism and it works soooo couple... Look for us hanging around... Of coarse we will be there making so much noise and I'll be there with 100% tie-dye and over 250 BUTTONS!!! (actually I think I'm going to exceed 350 after Nationals!!!)

[rees2001]

Originally Posted by ElfMaster

I have some stats for the division. Looks nice. Team 67 looks awesome, based off of their scores.

Note: The stats were calculated using the qualification rounds, not any of the finals or semi-finals.

I would agree 67 looking awesome, that is why we picked them at Buckeye. I don't believe they went to the "Palamentoo" regional. You might want to update the info. Also I would watch out for 254, could be a fun Newton finals if they square off against each other... Or an awesone National fianls if they team up together. Watch out. Oh yah I think we're pretty good too, for hangers.

This is gonna be fun!

[roboticscom13]

Hey guys, can't wait to meet all of you guys down there. Newton is definitely going to be the force to reckon with. Oh and i would just like to point out one thing....stats are definately not everything. Team 357 will be there and we cant wait for the competition. See ya all in a couple of days.

[DavidAusTex]

Originally Posted by Jeremy

I have drawn up a list for each of the 26 Regionals with the teams that are going to be in the Newton divison, the list includes what each teams rank was and if the won or were the Finalist for each regional

418 was 9th initially at the LSR, but after picking allies, we ended up 6th captain I think

[Atman]

Originally Posted by ElfMaster

I have some stats for the division. Looks nice. Team 67 looks awesome, based off of their scores.

Note: The stats were calculated using the qualification rounds, not any of the finals or semi-finals.

Sorry it took so long for me to say this but 364's highest match score was 130. again sorry it took so long and great job.

[Ryan Dognaux]

Note to all Newton teams:

Cyber Blue will have a large posterboard somewhere in the pits (maybe by our pit, maybe somewhere more visible) with every Newton team's picture and number in numerical order. It will be out Friday for everyone to use as a reference.