2008 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)

[TD78]

Originally Posted by Joe Ross

1519 was one of the best hurdlers at Battlecry

Though when they went to hurdling exclusively, they added about 20 pounds or so of weight to the front of their robot for counterweight. If they decided to go back to using both bots, then they would have to remove that weight. That may affect their hurdling ability. They are a very good hurdling bot, fast and efficient, so I dont think they would move away from what made them successful.

[Andrew Schreiber]

Originally Posted by ICanCountTo19

RUSH has switched up driver's in the past...such as in '05 when my brother broke the arm (it wasn't his fault but I enjoy giving him a hard time)

You are a jerk Mike. For the record, I was driving chassis.

On a relevant note, I am dissapointed I will not be attending IRI this year. Something about college (Kettering is year round sorta...) So I am mad I am missing it, it looks to be wicked. Is IRI being webcast by anyone? If so, have laptop will watch through class.

[David Brinza]

Originally Posted by Damien1247

You are a jerk Mike. For the record, I was driving chassis.

On a relevant note, I am dissapointed I will not be attending IRI this year. Something about college (Kettering is year round sorta...) So I am mad I am missing it, it looks to be wicked. Is IRI being webcast by anyone? If so, have laptop will watch through class.

Yes, there will be a webcast, courtesy of WildStang:

IRI Rules Changes - 2008 - Post #13

BTW, a chassis driver can break the arm off of a robot - just drive it into a wall. As written, your case is a little weak...

[Andrew Schreiber]

Originally Posted by David Brinza

BTW, a chassis driver can break the arm off of a robot - just drive it into a wall. As written, your case is a little weak...

I blame the pit crew


Thank you Wildstang you have given me something to do during class next term (Disclaimer: do as I say, not as I do, pay attention in school)

[Triple B]

I am not 100% sure but i seem to remember Pink having something to do with arm problem that 27 was having that day.
mike d

[Andrew Schreiber]

Nope, the arm problem was just stress on the upper joint, pink nearly had an electrical problem as a result of it. Our hook very nearly gutted them.

[GoSparx]

I tried sending an email to IRI but for some reason it must not have went through. Are we able to get a receipt for the check we send in? Thanks.

[David Brinza]

Originally Posted by KF987

Does anybody know about shipping yet? Is Baxter sponsoring again this year?

How much have teams paid in the past to ship their bot?

-Keaton

In previous years, BAX Global provided shipping to the west coast teams - a very gracious and valuable sponsorship. The cost savings to Team 980 allowed two additional team members to participate in IRI who otherwise would not have been able to attend.

Using the BAX Global freight cost estimation tool, I found that if the crate is the maximum size per Section 4 of the Game Manual (48"x48"x70"), it can weigh up to 830 lbs before additional weight charges kick in. Team 980 has a somewhat smaller crate (42"x42"x70"), so its dimensional weight limit is about 635 lbs. We have no problem shipping at least a week before IRI, so Economy Freight works for us. The BAX Global non-discounted cost to ship to/from IRI and Pasadena, CA is ~$900 (round-trip). We've treated their donated shipping as a sponsorship from BAX Global. Last year, they gave each of the CA teams a bag of BAX Global "goodies" that we distributed to friends and colleagues.

[Chris Fultz]

Originally Posted by GoSparx

I tried sending an email to IRI but for some reason it must not have went through. Are we able to get a receipt for the check we send in? Thanks.

You should have been able to print an invoice when you completed registration.

if you still need a receipt, email pc@indianaroboticsinvitational.org.

if you just need confirmation that the check was received, email the same name but state you are looking for confirmation.

[Chris Fultz]

Originally Posted by KF987

Does anybody know about shipping yet? Is Baxter sponsoring again this year?

How much have teams paid in the past to ship their bot?

-Keaton

If you need to ship your robot, please send a PM to Andy Baker.
He is coordinating with BAX to see about discounts.

For teams that can bring your robot with you without much trouble, please do that.

For teams that need to ship their robot, BAX has been able to help in the past.

We want to make sure we do not abuse their generosity.

[ParkerF]

Question for the IRI planning committee:

I'm needing to leave out of Indianapolis via airplane Saturday evening. Is there any idea as of now about what time the ceremonies will be ending, or recommendations on a departure time?

Thanks much,
Parker

[Chris Fultz]

Originally Posted by francistexas

Question for the IRI planning committee:

I'm needing to leave out of Indianapolis via airplane Saturday evening. Is there any idea as of now about what time the ceremonies will be ending, or recommendations on a departure time?

Thanks much,
Parker

Usually we are done by 5 PM.

I would allow 1 hour to get to the airport and turn in a car, and 2 hours for check-in and security (it can vary from 5 minutes to 2 hours, depending on time of day and flight schedules) - so an 8 PM or later departure would be the earliest I recommend.

[ParkerF]

Thanks very much. As a driver I tend to have a bit less leeway with timing at events. Lol. The earliest I see at the moment is a 7:55 flight. Hopefully I can find a later one. We'll see...

Thanks again,
Parker

[AustinSchuh]

Originally Posted by francistexas

Question for the IRI planning committee:

I'm needing to leave out of Indianapolis via airplane Saturday evening. Is there any idea as of now about what time the ceremonies will be ending, or recommendations on a departure time?

My family is also trying to plan when we arrive and leave. Is there a schedule availibe? Searching around on the IRI website didn't yield much. I found last year's schedule while googleing around which helps because I can't imagine it changing that much, but we don't want to plan around last year's schedule if we don't have to.

[JM987]

Originally Posted by Travis Hoffman

This information can be found in the 2008 IRI document Chris Fultz published:

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...t=IRI+document


XI. The Robot


A. Robots must meet the design and safety requirements of the 2008 “Overdrive” Game
B. Teams have an honorary 5 pound allowance in total robot weight. Bring your Gracious Professionalism. There will be no weigh in or technical inspection.
C. The Referees reserve the right to Disqualify or require Repair or Modification to any robot that appears to be unsafe or is operating outside of the “Overdrive” rules and guidelines.
D. Robots may be highly modified from their official FIRST competition configuration provided they meet rule A.

so wait.. the robot can be 125 pounds?