FIRST Robotics: Behind the Design

[Brandon Holley]

Im pretty sure they're gonna be on sale at nationals, which is like 15 days before they'd ship out books from amazon.

[Alex Cormier]

So who's the teams in this book?

the answer will depend on if i purchase it or not.

[Joe Matt]

Originally Posted by Alex Cormier

So who's the teams in this book?

the answer will depend on if i purchase it or not.

Looking at the cover of the book and one of the descriptions of the chapters in the FIRSTcast episode, I think it's pretty clear that........ well, you'll just have to put 2 and 2 together.

Last I heard from Vince the book will be available at Champs, online, and and at various bookstores (B&N, Boarders, etc).

[Alex Cormier]

Originally Posted by Joe Matt

Looking at the cover of the book and one of the descriptions of the chapters in the FIRSTcast episode, I think it's pretty clear that........ well, you'll just have to put 2 and 2 together.

Last I heard from Vince the book will be available at Champs, online, and and at various bookstores (B&N, Boarders, etc).

haha. not all of us listen to first cast/ blue alliance.

[Joe Matt]

Just got the email from the team head........

384 is in it! I'll drag Jame's/Crebber's $@#$@#$@# to Atlanta to get those signed for everyone.

[Koko Ed]

I'll probably be the only X-Cat at the webhug and it would be improper for me to sign the page since I did not work on the robot (unless you count the signage). I'd reccomend going to our pits to get the signature from those who truly deserve the credit. Particualrly our coach Henry who's explaination of our process basically won us the award.

[KTorak]

I think i'm gonna purchase this and use it as an idea base for next year. 1023 is going to be going into new waters next season with some interesting design changes (for the good hopefully!).

[Ellery]

I'm still waiting for my pre-order to arrive from Amazon. Can't wait to check it out!

[Tsom467]

As dtape (Jeff) said above, 467 is in the book - one of two MA teams (the other being 190). I stopped someone that was holding a book and asked if I could take a peek to see if we were in it. She looked at my and noticing my team shirt, said "oh yeah, you're in it, about 7-8 pages" Then proceeded to open it up and show me!

Very nice! Can't wait to get a copy!

Also, some of our students presented a copy of the book to Governor Patrick.

I had an idea we may have been in back in January, when I received an email asking for verification of some student info. After replying I then received a reply saying like "..I'll see if I can make the change - the book is going to press soon..."

[dtape]

Originally Posted by Tsom467

the book is going to press soon..."

T, in order for them to show us the book, it had to have already be printed

[Tsom467]

Originally Posted by dtape

T, in order for them to show us the book, it had to have already be printed

That was from an email I received back in January - before it was printed

[cire]

I am definitly buying it! I love checking out other teams bots, hopefully I can get it at Atlanta. Would be a great read on the 8 hour drive back.

[Jeremiah Johnson]

Originally Posted by cire

I am definitly buying it! I love checking out other teams bots, hopefully I can get it at Atlanta. Would be a great read on the 8 hour drive back.

Ditto... except I need something to keep me company for a 14+ hour bus ride home.

Team 648 is going to start working on our Behind the Design 2 submission tonight, after winning the Rockwell Automation Innovation in Control Award at the Midwest Regional. Anyone have any tips?

[ChuckDickerson]

Just letting everyone know the book is now shipping from Amazon!

I had pre-ordered the book from Amazon and received an email thins morning that the book has now shipped. Hopefully it will get here before we head to Atlanta so I can get some signatures!

[TD78]

Originally Posted by Budda648

Ditto... except I need something to keep me company for a 14+ hour bus ride home.

Team 648 is going to start working on our Behind the Design 2 submission tonight, after winning the Rockwell Automation Innovation in Control Award at the Midwest Regional. Anyone have any tips?

You can check us out under the GM Industrial Design section.

As for tips: follow the guidelines laid out for you specifically, make sure to answer all the questions fully, and include as many pictures as possible (make sure they're in the proper format and guideline conforming).

Good luck.