GDC at it again!

[BrendanB]

Originally Posted by JesseK

A quick 120 second calculation is all you need to come up with those numbers. The GDC also hasn't taken into account what constitutes a ROBOT. Their numbers are based upon figures that exclude any scheme to put the spikes together. Thus this supposed spike-only robot has no left over money/weight cost for glue, or even a cardboard box. Since that would take too long to get set up on the field (stacking 2 spikes is a pain, let alone 102...), I conjecture a KOP frame + spike-only robot could not pass inspection.

Thus we need to take 1 spike away and use the extra $ for fishing line to tie them all together on a KOP frame. 101 spikes ... time to take stock in IFI!

Its more the fact of when asked how many spikes are allowed on the robot, they don't come up with a number for all of the motors and pnuematics, they use the weight of the spikes to determine enough needed to fill 120lbs.

GDC member: "Hey guys since it is February and half way through build season, can we start adding some humor in our answers?"
Everyone else: "OH YES!"

[Taylor]

Here's another (emphasis mine):

2 - While we understand that "hard" is a relative term, we do not define a specific hardness rating (understand that many teams and inspection stations do not have the tools required to measure specific hardness). Hardness is used in the general sense of the word as understood by a reasonably astute observer. A rule of thumb: If I hit you with it and it hurts, then it is "hard."

[Peter Matteson]

Originally Posted by Taylor

Here's another (emphasis mine):

2 - While we understand that "hard" is a relative term, we do not define a specific hardness rating (understand that many teams and inspection stations do not have the tools required to measure specific hardness). Hardness is used in the general sense of the word as understood by a reasonably astute observer. A rule of thumb: If I hit you with it and it hurts, then it is "hard."

Well I guess we don't need to borrow that rockwell hardness tester for the CT regional now. This will make inspections way easier.

[Joe Ross]

Originally Posted by Taylor

A rule of thumb: If I hit you with it and it hurts, then it is "hard."

I guess nobody on the GDC has ever been whacked with a pool noodle.

[Daniel_LaFleur]

Originally Posted by Joe Ross

I guess nobody on the GDC has ever been whacked with a pool noodle.

Or a piece of surgical tubing

[MrForbes]

I'd take a licking with a pool noodle or surgical tubing over one with PVC pipe or aluminum bar stock, any day!

[Daniel_LaFleur]

Originally Posted by squirrel

I'd take a licking with a pool noodle or surgical tubing over one with PVC pipe or aluminum bar stock, any day!

Apparently you've never been flailed with surgical tubing. It can take skin off down to the bone (don't ask )

[Rion Atkinson]

Originally Posted by squirrel

I'd take a licking with a pool noodle or surgical tubing over one with PVC pipe or aluminum bar stock, any day!

Actually. I chose the PVC pipe or aluminum bar stock. There is less grip on those, thus easier to rip out of the other persons had. The are also heavier and slower, so it is a longer swig. All make running away or counter attacking easier.

My $0.02
-Rion

[Cheerleader1073]

... it's discussions like these why I just love FIRST

[Kims Robot]

I saw the title of this thread and expected it to be people complaining about the GDC saying "RTFM!!" (where F of course stands for FIRST)...

But instead I was happy to see it was about the GDC actually having a sense of humor... whew!!

Although to be semi-technical, I think that the 883 number would go against the definition of ROBOT which includes:

The ROBOT implementation must obviously follow a design approach intended to play the 2010 FRC game (e.g. a box of unassembled parts placed on the FIELD, or a ROBOT designed to play a different game, would not satisfy this definition).

The 102 number has a much more likely chance to comply with the definition of ROBOT :-D

[dlavery]

Originally Posted by Joe Ross

I guess nobody on the GDC has ever been whacked with a pool noodle.

You have no idea of the number of things we get whacked with while designing the games...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCwLirQS2-o

-dave




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[Foster]

Originally Posted by dlavery

You have no idea of the number of things we get whacked with while designing the games...

So I'm starting to rethink that the GDC is the coolest job in the world....

[Taylor]

Was that a herring?

[dlavery]

Originally Posted by Taylor

Was that a herring?

No, it was a shrubbery.




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[sportzkrazzy]

From roger?