2008 Game- Overdrive

[Vikesrock]

I've uploaded a zipped copy of the decrypted manual to Rapidshare for anyone having trouble getting it off the FIRST site.

EDIT: I have been informed that the manual is copyrighted and those hosting it last year were asked to remove it. After being informed of this I decided to take down my mirror of the file.

[woodze13]

The track ball weighs about ten pounds... how do i get the manual to stay decrypted and not have to do it everytime?

[Chaos204]

i didn't write the code down Help!

[dantheflipman]

Originally Posted by Vikesrock

I've uploaded a zipped copy of the decrypted manual to Rapidshare for anyone having trouble getting it off the FIRST site.

2008 FRC Manual

Dang, i tried to download it then remembered that our school blocks all major download sites... someone should have torrented it

[Éowyn]

Originally Posted by Vikesrock

I've uploaded a zipped copy of the decrypted manual to Rapidshare for anyone having trouble getting it off the FIRST site.

2008 FRC Manual

THANK YOU!!

Originally Posted by Chaos204

i didn't write the code down Help!

It's

Drive!Straight?turn!LEFT!?

EDIT: The zipped version available for download at the top of the page apparently doesn't need the code.

[Dorienne]

I think this game is a big improvement from previous years. It's a semi-simple concept, but in the grand scheme of things, it will be challenging.

I'm slightly worried about how tight the space seems to be for the robots, and the balls look heavy. My main concern is the robots; I hope all teams build them to be very sturdy and strong.

Good luck to all teams! Hope to see a lot of you this year.

[fredliu168]

Drive!Straight?turn!LEFT!?

[woodze13]

the code is Drive!Straight?turn!LEFT!?

[dantheflipman]

Originally Posted by Chaos204

i didn't write the code down Help!

Drive!Straight?turn!LEFT!?

someone correct me if i'm wrong...

[H4X@174]

The game is, in contrast to Dean's thoughts incredibly simple. I believe that it, in some ways diverted FIRST from tradition, however, as I've been mulling it over, it IS too simple in many ways. I guess we'll just have to wait and see if there really isn't pushing, I mean come on, the whole game revolves around being at least slightly aggressive, what are bumpers for?

[Robo_Cat_379]

defensive stratagies anyone????

[Binome]

I really think this game has a realistic auto mode, which is great, and should eliminate those boring moments in the beginning of a match. Should be an amazing game to watch and participate in.

[Taraxacum]

Originally Posted by H4X@174

The game is, in contrast to Dean's thoughts incredibly simple. I believe that it, in some ways diverted FIRST from tradition, however, as I've been mulling it over, it IS too simple in many ways. I guess we'll just have to wait and see if there really isn't pushing, I mean come on, the whole game revolves around being at least slightly aggressive, what are bumpers for?

Probably for the "light bump" to notify another robot that you want to pass. And because those track balls are massive.

[bhsrobotics1671]

if anyone else needs the manual you can find the decrypted zipped and non zipped files on our server.

www.brt1671.com/08manual

[Jon K.]

Originally Posted by woodze13

The track ball weighs about ten pounds... how do i get the manual to stay decrypted and not have to do it everytime?

Unless you have a pro copy of Adobe you can't easily(unless they have changed something within the past year to allow for it) Best bet is to just download the new unencrypted manual sometime today or tomorrow.