FIRST Robotics: Behind the Design

[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.

[Jeremiah Johnson]

Originally Posted by RollinTDollin

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.

I have a ton of pictures and I can convert them to the format needed. I have the completed questionnaire. The only thing I'm missing is a full photo of our robot in a white background. I won't be able to get one of those until we're in Atlanta. I think we're going to bring a white sheet and try to tape it on a wall in the pits somewhere to get the photo... but that's cutting it close, our submission is to be postmarked the 16th...

[TD78]

There's always Photo Shop.

[Joe Matt]

The book + 2 day shipping costs less than what the book usually should cost (and will cost at Atlanta.)

I bought it too. Just giving everyone a heads up.

[ay2b]

Is the book hardcover or softcover? Amazon and B&N disagree.
They also disagree on the title. But the ISBN, pic of the cover and authors are the same, so I'm sure it's the same book.

Amazon:
FIRST Robots: Aim High: Behind the Design (Paperback)
http://www.amazon.com/FIRST-Robots-H...dp/1592533663/

Barnes & Noble:
Robots That Rock: The First Book of Robot Design (Hardcover)
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/boo...SBN=1592533663

[Vogel648]

Originally Posted by Budda648

I have a ton of pictures and I can convert them to the format needed. I have the completed questionnaire. The only thing I'm missing is a full photo of our robot in a white background. I won't be able to get one of those until we're in Atlanta. I think we're going to bring a white sheet and try to tape it on a wall in the pits somewhere to get the photo... but that's cutting it close, our submission is to be postmarked the 16th...

Ahem. We. Also, if you revised that any could you send a revised copy to me?

[Joe Ross]

So far, I like 1501's entry the best, about their monocoque construction. Still have a bunch to read, though.