2009 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational)

[Travis Hoffman]

Originally Posted by Dan2081

A bit offtopic at the moment. But 2081 just got news that we have an invite because a team dropped and we were on the waiting list. As of tomorrow, we will be kicking it into high gear trying to get ready and seeing if we can pull off going to a competition after a while of inactivity, wish us luck

Cool - so which team was dropped?

[Nick Lawrence]

From a drivers perspective, I like the sound of driving on used FRP.

-Nick

[JaneYoung]

I apologize if I've missed it but has there been any discussion regarding a web hug at IRI this year?

[Chris is me]

Pardon me if this will come off as sounding weird, but if you're a Wisconsin team going to IRI with an easy way to move lots of carpet to Milwaukee, WI, it'd be really great if you PMed me to coordinate extremely non specific, sketchy plans for a practice scrimmage that might not even happen. Thanks ^_^

Edit: Nevermind, aforementioned event in Milwaukee isn't happening. Guess I've got to convince the drive team to... take a long drive.

[Petra Hartman]

Just out of curiosity... Will volunteer assignments be e-mailed soon?

[DUCKIE]

Speaking of Volunteer assignments... do you need any more volunteers?

[Chris Fultz]

Brant is sending out assignments in the next day or so.
I believe everyone who volunteered will be needed.

[Chris is me]

So that scouting book I was talking about making is looking less and less feasible. I might eliminate some of the fields and try and get it done (or at least I'll release a "picture book") but between limited information on a lot of teams and a lack of confidence in my ability to describe mechanisms / guess ball capacity I doubt you'll see much. Sorry >.>

[davidfv]

Well several people on our team heading to IRI will be Road Tripping and seeing our GREAT country for the next couple of weeks....

July 26, 2009 Leave Lancaster, CA
7/26 Sedona, AZ
7/27 Tucumcari, NM
7/28 Tulsa, OK
7/29 Hannibal, MO
7/30 - Aug 2 Indianapolis, IN

Return Trip
8/2 Charles City, IA
8/3 Keystone, SD
8/4 Sheridan, WY
8/5 Yellowstone National Park
8/6 Beaver, UT
8/7 Lancaster, CA

The robot will be taking a slightly different route with another parent.

Maybe you will spot us on the highways!!!!!
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Some Updates will be posted here!

See you in Indiana!!!!!!!!!

[OZ_341]

Originally Posted by davidfv

Well several people on our team heading to IRI will be Road Tripping and seeing our GREAT country for the next couple of weeks....
8/5 Yellowstone National Park....
See you in Indiana!!!!!!!!!

Just my opinion, but I would definitely spend more time in Yellowstone if you can swing it! I've been there hiking twice and its one of the most amazing places on the planet. Be sure to visit the "Daisy" Geyser.

[thefro526]

Originally Posted by davidfv

Well several people on our team heading to IRI will be Road Tripping and seeing our GREAT country for the next couple of weeks....

See you in Indiana!!!!!!!!!

Same here, I'm driving out with a few friends. I doubt our trip will be as action packed as yours though, if only I had more Vacation time at work...

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by thefro526

Same here, I'm driving out with a few friends. I doubt our trip will be as action packed as yours though, if only I had more Vacation time at work...

I hear thefro will be taking the reigns of another team's robot for a few rounds.

[EricH]

Originally Posted by davidfv

8/3 Keystone, SD
8/4 Sheridan, WY

If you want a college tour at SDSMT, now might be a good time to let them know you might want one. Allow 1/2 day or so in the day after you make Keystone--you'll probably have enough time. (The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is in Rapid City, about 1/2 hour away from Keystone if that.)

[wendymom]

The first wave of Bacon leaves at 1am EST! Yehaw!!

[JDM]

Some of our team are leaving tomorrow morning to go by way of Cedar Point, and others are stopping by Dayton.