Galileo 2009

[smurfgirl]

Originally Posted by ttldomination

This year's game is even more prone to a mediocre average definitely creeping up there. And the problem with that is, that the mediocre team generally either
1. messes up the alliances that the other lower seeds might possibly because generally other seeded teams don't want to team up with this seed.
2. or picks a really strong team but the other alliances are stronger and they definitely don't make it to finals, which ultimately kinda dooms the other strong robot that had a chance.

I saw it happen at regionals,

but worlds is a class above regionals and I'm not sure if this is very likely at worlds. Teams bring their best and most times the good robots do end up on top.

I've seen this happen before at regionals and the Championship, but not very often. If they really lucked out by seeding where they did, usually their alliance does not go very far, because often the best they can have on their alliance is one good team total(their first pick), because by the time they go again on the serpentine all the other top-notch bots have already been selected. Here, while the division is deep enough that they could still have two good teams on their alliance, there is also the potential for there be some superalliances of three great robots. So again, it isn't that likely for one "lucky" team to have a huge net effect on the outcome of the field.

On another note, the Galileo thread has the most posts in it out of the four divisions- is this a sign that it will be the most spirited field at the Championship?

[ErikEdhlund]

Amen to that, now lets not forget about the ever so colorful WildStang. We still have a few tricks up our sleeves.

[waialua359]

I didnt even realize 971 was in this division.
The robot is awesome and will do some damage in this competition.
We had a good match together at SVR in a very heated match and look forward to teaming up again.

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by Joe Ross

1676 51.3 52.5 58 18.8 2 86 0 3

(whew) at least we're unlikely to end up dead last, with our max at 86 out of 87.

Originally Posted by smurfgirl

is this a sign that it will be the most spirited field at the Championship?

Absolutely! EVERYone knows that Galileo is the best division, and that's why they put so many of the very best teams there. Just that, like Wayne said, there's gonna be a lot of blood from all the thrashing....

Sad to say, while 1676 will be there in force, I won't. Work beckons. Sorry to be missing it.

Don

[ttldomination]

Galileo is easily the best spirited. I wouldn't say that it's because we're talking the most here, I just believe that Galileo got the most avid Chief Delphi users. .

[prettycolors91]

For some strange reason, the HOT Team seems to have tapped into The Well of Ultimate Spirited-ness this year. My team-mates have amazed me this year (we're usually a pretty reserved group).

Can't wait to bring the noise!!

[AlexD744]

Originally Posted by prettycolors91

For some strange reason, the HOT Team seems to have tapped into The Well of Ultimate Spirited-ness this year. My team-mates have amazed me this year (we're usually a pretty reserved group).

Can't wait to bring the noise!!

I guess the pride in the sucess of your team helps, but then again you're always successful. Or maybe the cheering brought success, that means in order to beat 67 you have to take down their cheering section (graciously of course), a whole new strategy of game play.

[jholman]

Well it's nice to to know that we'll probably finish around 79th. But hey there's a .5% chance at finishing at #11! Who knows though I've seen (and experiaced) wiered things at FIRST competitions.

Team 753 robot description:
Holds 5 balls comfortably and up to 7 total.
Consistaly collects balls.
Quick one ball dumper-cannon.
Good defense.

Good Luck everyone!

[Nick Orlando]

Originally Posted by prettycolors91

For some strange reason, the HOT Team seems to have tapped into The Well of Ultimate Spirited-ness this year. My team-mates have amazed me this year (we're usually a pretty reserved group).

Can't wait to bring the noise!!

Yes I have to agree with Megan on this one. Our team has surprised me as well, normally our team is quite reserved because of all the amazing scouting our teams does. I think our repeated success this year has been a catalyst for such a change. I feel the great cheering has greatly impacted our drive team and kept morals up even when it seemed we would lose, which helped us turn around and win . We have some new cheers that have helped us compete with the great teams like rush(27), killer bees(33) and the thunderchickens(217). I hope we can keep it all up in Atlanta

[Nuttyman54]

Team 971 robot specs:

Wide 6wd, 1 CIM per side, traction control via follower wheels
Open hopper with ground collection, ~20 ball capacity
Dumper, 2 balls wide, fast and high accuracy

Video available here, high quality download here.

[BandChick]

For anyone interested I posted some fun signature userbars over here:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...348#post849348

Support Galileo, or, if you can't pick, there's even one for every division!

[Spiffizzle]

Originally Posted by Don Rotolo

Sad to say, while 1676 will be there in force, I won't. Work beckons. Sorry to be missing it.

Don

Don! I am so upset to hear you won't be in Atlanta!
Alas, the show must go on. You teams better not give any funny business on the field because Paul and I will be your scorekeepers for GALILEO and penalties give us more to do. Also, please check all connections on your robots!

Personally, I want to see good play and high energy! Clearly, GALILEO is the best field this year but I want everyone to know it! Can't wait to start!

[Burmeister #279]

Forgot the robot specs:

279
Powerful ground pickup conveyor
pneumatic elevator/hopper
~7 balls w/ 9 being dangerous
Close-up shooter

new and improved, dynamic autonomous with multiple directions/speeds
guarenteed to score within 10 seconds of teleoperated with 6/7 balls scored everytime.

I took a look at 971's video...wow. must find HOT's video/pics. [link?]

[Nick Orlando]

Originally Posted by Burmeister #279

I took a look at 971's video...wow. must find HOT's video/pics. [link?]

Videos are on youtube... search FRC67

[Burmeister #279]

thanks for the link but i couldn't actually see which one was your robot in the matches. oh well.