pic: preppin' for IRI

[IbleedPink233]

Yeah, the 233 - 254 relationship has been building for a while, but it was definitely accelerated in Hawaii since our teams hung out 4 nights in a row together and then again in Atlanta. It was cool to kinda integrate the team members together, considering how we are usually thousands of miles apart. That's how this pink poof thing has developed. Definitely part of the magic of FIRST.

[Triple B]

Originally Posted by Karthik

Not to shift the conversation topic too much from the depicted robot makeout, but what impresses me the most is the differences between this pink gripper, and the initial version posted here: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/30977

As you can see the older version of this gripper looks to be considerably heavier than the final product. From my initial glances, it must have taken hours and hours of during the fix-it windows to get the new gripper done. Very few teams are willing to put in those extreme hours after ship, most are more likely to stick with what they have. I love it when teams aren't willing to settle for "good enough" and continue working to make sure they're "great". It's this level of dedication and desire that separates the great teams from the good, and keeps The Pink Team at the top of the FIRST world.

Thanks for the kind words Karthik, our motto is "It ain't done till it's done". As for time, thats the beauty of the waterjet and flanged bearings, just at an hour and the manipulator is off the jet, then 10 minutes with a few reemers and its ready to "Rock".
Thanks again,
mike d

[=Martin=Taylor=]

Originally Posted by Karthik

Not to shift the conversation topic too much from the depicted robot makeout, but what impresses me the most is the differences between this pink gripper, and the initial version posted here: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/30977

As you can see the older version of this gripper looks to be considerably heavier than the final product. From my initial glances, it must have taken hours and hours of during the fix-it windows to get the new gripper done. Very few teams are willing to put in those extreme hours after ship, most are more likely to stick with what they have. I love it when teams aren't willing to settle for "good enough" and continue working to make sure they're "great". It's this level of dedication and desire that separates the great teams from the good, and keeps The Pink Team at the top of the FIRST world.

More curious still is what became of this design.

[Joe G.]

I could be wrong, but those look like wood prototypes of what they ended up with.

[NickE]

Originally Posted by Hachiban VIII

More curious still is what became of this design.

As Ches said in that thread,

Originally Posted by IbleedPink233

It's not a robot part. It is actually a prototype for a disciplinary device on the team (Star Jumps just aren't cutting it).

[IBdrummer]

Originally Posted by NickE

As Ches said in that thread,

Originally Posted by IbleedPink233
It's not a robot part. It is actually a prototype for a disciplinary device on the team (Star Jumps just aren't cutting it).

I'm glad they spared you the pictures of the actual discipline and after effect

[Dancin103]

Watch out...don't fall in. lol

Cass

[Synergy1848]

Originally Posted by Hachiban VIII

More curious still is what became of this design.

that looks like the 2 bottom pieces of their rollerclaw compare to this

[Triple B]

all prototypes to lead to the final design as seen in atlanta.
mike d
...or is it "done"?

[BT987]

ha come party with the pink poofs lol those shirts were funny if anyone remembers from atlanta

[The Lucas]

Originally Posted by Don Wright

That's 469 philosophy...

LOL Good one, Don. The 469 switch from Arm to Shooter is another great example of what Karthik is saying.

As for Pink and the Poofs, I still think Pink should throw a PINK power coat on at least a part of the Poofs robot

[ejSabathia]

Back when during the 2001 season, I remember Steve K. chasing Jason Morrella and his powder blue zip ties away from the robot. How am i supposed to look my mentor in the face now that my team is wearing pink shirts. I already know some part of our bot is showing up to Indiana pink...so now we've just gotta make an educated guess and bring spares!

[Triple B]

EJ,
The poof bot looks exactly as it did when it arrived.
Now grow some hair so we can dye it.
mike d

[RobJ]

Originally Posted by Triple B

EJ,
The poof bot looks exactly as it did when it arrived.
Now grow some hair so we can dye it.
mike d

And don't forget the pink nail polish.

[IBdrummer]

Originally Posted by Triple B

EJ,
The poof bot looks exactly as it did when it arrived.
Now grow some hair so we can dye it.
mike d

Personally I'm a fan of the pink wigs