2004 Robot Rodeo results

[Gary Dillard]

We definitely had a blast! We had 18 veterans and 18 rookies make the trip, and several rookie parents drove up to see what it was about. Through qualifying we never had a driver or operator who had ever driven the robot - some had never even seen it (our rookie classes in the fall so far have been separate from the pit) - and we let the veteran students be the coaches. The mentors got to sit in the stands and just watch all day (except a couple of times to help troubleshoot problems) so it was a great experience for everyone. The excitement and spirit of this competition are great - that's what makes it contagious and why we promote it for the rookies to get them hooked.

Thanks to Nathan, Jason, George, Arefin, Tytus, Mike W, Billfred for the LONG hours you put in to get things up and running. Truly it's alot of work to put on a competition. I'm sure we'll be back next year.

[Nathan Pell]

I am very glad that everyone had a great time, I know that I did! We will be sending out surveys to the teams that attended so we can get some feedback for our next adventure!

Plans are in the works for a June event (close to the end of June) that will be two days long... so get ready!

Thanks!
Nathan Pell

[Tytus Gerrish]

Will somone PLEASE!!!!! Post pictures of the rodeo already?

[Barry Bonzack]

Originally Posted by Tytus Gerrish

Will somone PLEASE!!!!! Post pictures of the rodeo already?

Goodness, didn't realize I was in such high demand. I'll get to it, and pic out some of my best. I have a BUNCH of almost every team, swamp especially included. IM me tytus and I'll try to figure out how to get these pics too you... I haven't decided yet how I am going to distribute all of my pics, any ideas? e-mail does not seem like the best way to go.

[Nathan Pell]

Originally Posted by Bonzack1390

Goodness, didn't realize I was in such high demand. I'll get to it, and pic out some of my best. I have a BUNCH of almost every team, swamp especially included. IM me tytus and I'll try to figure out how to get these pics too you... I haven't decided yet how I am going to distribute all of my pics, any ideas? e-mail does not seem like the best way to go.

I sent an email to your Mom (I thinkl.. the Auntniese email account) of where you put the pictures.

Nathan Pell

[Gary Dillard]

we have some up on our website

http://www.spamrobotics.com/?page=ga...=Robot%20Rodeo

[Barry Bonzack]

I uploaded over a hundred of my better pictures. Spent a good portion of last night sorting and editing them. Mr. Pell, what do we do now, How can we make so everyone can enjoy and use them?

[jerry w]

Originally Posted by Tytus Gerrish

Will somone PLEASE!!!!! Post pictures of the rodeo already?

I put a few up there. i will add more later.

Jerry W

[Tytus Gerrish]

Team 179 on out2 News

http://www.out2.com/copyroom/article...toryKey=238995

[Swampdude]

There's now a video of the final 2 matches of the Robot Rodeo now posted on our Website

It requires the DivX codec to view

In the second match last 8 seconds, watch Amanda and Tytus catch the 2x multiplier in mid air and return it to the goal with 3 seconds to spare, very exciting stuff! These were 2 great matches. 1402 was an amazing defensive alliance. Keep in mind we weren't using autonomous.