Galileo Division 2008

[65_Xero_Huskie]

1114 looks to be in good standings for #1 seed.
I hope we see some people give them a run for their money.
Matches will be amazing.

[Gene Williams]

Well as I was watching the webcast today I caught a match later in the afternoon with 1114, 469 and ??? vs. 70, ??? and ??? with a score of 150 to 128!!!

Pretty impressive!

[chaoticprout]

1114 is playing poofs, I think that will decide Galileo (and the championship?)

[XaulZan11]

Originally Posted by chaoticprout

1114 is playing poofs, I think that will decide Galileo (and the championship?)

Ooh, what time and match number? I'm gonna make sure to see that one!

[Guy Davidson]

Originally Posted by XaulZan11

Ooh, what time and match number? I'm gonna make sure to see that one!

Match #75 at 9:03am on Saturday, Red: 1114, 234, 65; Blue: 8, 254, 469.

[waialua359]

Originally Posted by Guy Davidson

Match #75 at 9:03am on Saturday, Red: 1114, 234, 65; Blue: 8, 254, 469.

I'll be very curious to see how team 8 plans to play defense against 1114. Team 8, a premier defensive team, must be planning something. They have two awesome partners in 254 and 469! The other alliance is stacked too.
This is a must see match indeed.

[65_Xero_Huskie]

Originally Posted by waialua359

I'll be very curious to see how team 8 plans to play defense against 1114. Team 8, a premier defensive team, must be planning something. They have two awesome partners in 254 and 469! The other alliance is stacked too.
This is a must see match indeed.

Ha, this is the match to watch!
We were talking and the blue alliance looks to be an elimination team setup
I am glad i can see this match in person!

[Corey Balint]

My top robots have completely changed so far.
This division is incredible.

Also, does anyone think 48's safety escorts is a horrible idea? They are annoying and more importantly distracting. I heard someone else say this idea, which I thought was a great point. With them walking behind and screaming robot coming through at the top of their lungs, isn't that more distracting then just having the team just walk by with their arms up saying excuse me. When I hear someone scream behind me, I get startled stop what Im doing and look. It's far less safe

[Tetraman]

Galileo has THE best play-by-play announcer.

[Racer26]

1075 did this at GTR on Saturday in 48's absence (we missed you guys!) and I think it was really good. The problem is that people don't pay attention and then someone accidentally runs over their toes or something... how is startling you to awareness unsafe?

[SSMike]

Originally Posted by waialua359

I'll be very curious to see how team 8 plans to play defense against 1114. Team 8, a premier defensive team, must be planning something. They have two awesome partners in 254 and 469! The other alliance is stacked too.
This is a must see match indeed.

I actually think that the Poofs will take this match in a very close (and high scoring) one. I think that it will come down to the superior defensive squad, which in this one is 254, 8, 469.

[rsilverstein]

Originally Posted by chaoticprout

1114 is playing poofs, I think that will decide Galileo (and the championship?)

Poofs already took a loss.
1114 has a (relatively) weak schedule.... I'm sure there will be more than one undefeated team with a higher RS than them.

330 plays 217 tomorrow in both of their last matches and I'm sure they'll both be undefeated at that point.

[Bongle]

Originally Posted by 1075guy

1075 did this at GTR on Saturday in 48's absence (we missed you guys!) and I think it was really good. The problem is that people don't pay attention and then someone accidentally runs over their toes or something... how is startling you to awareness unsafe?

There isn't an actual need for anyone except those in your way (read: people within 1-2ft of the front and sides of your cart) to actually be aware that your robot is coming through. Shouting is overkill, because there are large numbers of people in earshot who are probably trying to concentrate on sawing/drilling/programming/scouting/strategy. Particularly for those people engaged in tasks that may be dangerous if they don't pay full attention to the task at hand, it can negatively impact safety. Most teams I've been on have managed to just politely tap people on the shoulder or say "excuse me" to get through the pits. If everyone did safety wardens, then the pits would have a constant flow of people shouting "robot coming through", resulting in nobody being sure where the robots were and leaving everyone cowering in fear.

Good intentions, poor implementation.

Improved idea: use an old robot controller, a braking mechanism, and sensors to detect when you're about to run over someone's toe. Apply the brakes or simply make the person moving the cart aware with a flashing light or noticeable (but not obnoxious) noise. A simple example would be to hook an old RC to old motors on each wheel. If a toe-like obstruction is detected, switch the victors from coast to brake. It would allow the cart to get over obstacles, but would make the cart driver aware through increased resistance.

[JamesBrown]

Originally Posted by Tetraman

Galileo has THE best play-by-play announcer.

Has it been Andy all day?

[EricH]

Originally Posted by JamesBrown

Has it been Andy all day?

Nah. Sir Charles was up for a while pre-lunch.

I'm not exactly sure I like Sir Charles's style. Might just be me, though. He can sure wake up a crowd, but the enthusiasm can wane when you're overexposed to it. I think Grady does a better job overall.