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Originally Posted by Kyle45
My team will only go to 2 regionals plus nationals. Basically the reason, as I know, is that you need to have a real robust robot to stand up to 4 competitions before you can really fix anything "big" on it. Maybe next year though. Karthik I'll bring the Waterloo idea up to Baker next time around. I want to go to Canada, what else is there to do around the Toronto area. Just PM me with that stuff. Thanks!
-Kyle
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I attended 4 regular season events last year with 1114, and it was quite the ordeal. Our robot competed in 62 matches last year, and it definitely took it's fair share of lumps. Also the extra travel was a strain on our team. That being said, doing the extra regional allowed our drivers to be "on their game" in Atlanta. The extra practice was invaluable. If you're going to do the third regional, you will need a tough robot. But, once you make it to the end, it will pay off.
With so few teams being prequalified for Atlanta, I expect many teams to take on the challenge of a third regional. In my mind, if you want to get your team to Atlanta and have raised ample funds, three regionals is the way to do it.
Belts are a fine way of transferring power in a robot. Like chains, gears, drive shafts, viscous couplings or any other means of transmission they require some care and attention on you're part. But no one said this robot stuff was going to be a cake walk. - Andy A. [more] 
09-11-2004, 22:17
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