Any East Coast Collaborations?

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by Triple B

how bout just a coast collaboration?
mike d

Elaborate please..I don't seem to understand what you mean.

EDIT: ooo, I think I get what you mean.

New question: If you guys could have any two or three teams work together on the East coast who would it be? Same for West. and then combination on East and West coasts (I think that's what Mike means). Also, specify what you think each team could bring to the table and remember that not all 3 have to be one of the famed "elite" teams. Think outside the box =)

[Waynep]

348 was very fortunate to have 25 as a collaborating partner this year on the east coast. We did not build mechanical twins (we did build a 25 inspired drive train), but rather shared ideas, expertise, technology, and strategies. This allowed each team to retain authorship of their machines, but we benefited and learned from each other from the exchange of information.

We cannot thank 25, the BMS guys, and Shaun McNulty enough for all their help, rapidly taking us up the learning curve, and assistance in making us a solid Championship alliance partner. 25 was an integral component of 348s success and the teams/MY education this year.

The West Coast, Niagra, Midwest, VA, FL collaborations are partnerships to be admired and learned from. I'm in awe of the success that those teams have had and how much their students have learned. There are a lot of less "high profile" collaborations going on as well. Through my travels around the country as an MC this year, I was lucky to hear many stories of collaborations on a multitude of levels whether it be pertaining to robot design, mentoring rookies, or supporting FLL and FTC programs. A component of FIRST is fostering relationships and building community. On this aspect, I walked away from the '08 season particularly inspired.

-wayne

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by Waynep

348 was very fortunate to have 25 as a collaborating partner this year on the east coast. We did not build mechanical twins (we did build a 25 inspired drive train), but rather shared ideas, expertise, technology, and strategies.

25's an awesome team to learn from. Their lift from 07 was just amazingly engineered and was overall a beautiful machine. I would love to learn from them some more. Perhaps at the next NJ regional I'll have a chance.

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by lilstogi11

I was searching the threads and I found this...

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...=collaboration

So, anyone have any guesses?

Yup, two posts above ....

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