[BB] What Do You Want at St. Louis Championships

[Rick TYler]

Originally Posted by Marc P.

So far there are almost 30 replies to this thread, but only 11 comments on Bill's Blog. Bill may or may not be reading CD, but I'd bet he is reading the comments on his blog. If you want your suggestions heard, make sure you post there as well.

Yeah -- don't worry, FIRST knows everything that's posted here on Chief. The staff at FIRST can't afford to ignore it.

[synth3tk]

Originally Posted by Rick TYler

Yeah -- don't worry, FIRST knows everything that's posted here on Chief. The staff at FIRST can't afford to ignore it.

Even still, you have a much better chance of your voice being heard by Bill himself if you post a comment.

[JohnFogarty]

Sometimes you have to stop and look around..FTC and FLL are kindof sideshowish in most people's minds but have you seen the robots?? They may no be as big as a fridgeorator or anything but sometimes they are more complex than even the best FRC robot. FTC last year for example....my god the things people thought of to get balls off the floor and into goals. and this year....you basically have to build a bomb dissarming robot to move the batons around..with the rolling goal concept and the mountain that FRC had to deal with last year. with the "teeter tooter" as our added..fun.

[Nawaid Ladak]

I personally would love to see the return of sundial at the championship event.

[Katie_UPS]

Originally Posted by Nawaid Ladak

I personally would love to see the return of sundial at the championship event.

Someone should explain this. I'm extra curious.

[EricH]

Sundial was a network-based service that tapped into field feeds to provide a time estimate to a team's next match--and an estimate of how far behind the field was running.

With it being on a network/wireless, use was stopped sometime around 2008/2009 due to wireless concerns. Hopefully it can make a comeback--it was incredibly useful for "We're in match 45, it's supposed to be in 15 minutes, but they're only on match 33, so we've got an extra hour to make those improvements" or "Uh... Guys, they're running ahead. GET TO THE FIELD!".

[Andrew Schreiber]

Originally Posted by EricH

Sundial was a network-based service that tapped into field feeds to provide a time estimate to a team's next match--and an estimate of how far behind the field was running.

With it being on a network/wireless, use was stopped sometime around 2008/2009 due to wireless concerns. Hopefully it can make a comeback--it was incredibly useful for "We're in match 45, it's supposed to be in 15 minutes, but they're only on match 33, so we've got an extra hour to make those improvements" or "Uh... Guys, they're running ahead. GET TO THE FIELD!".

It is also open sourced such that any team could run it at their event.

Pity about the wireless rules

[sithmonkey13]

Originally Posted by EricH

No and yes. Union Station is a ways away. (2 stops on the Metrolink, IIRC.)

I live in St. Louis and go to places repeatedly. Union Station used to be full of shops, but because of the economy, their are very few shops and vendors there nowadays, but there still a couple vendors left (like Hardrock Cafe). I will be back in the area by the end of the week, so I will try and let you guys know what is available.

[Jon236]

It would be great for a local like yourself give us an idea of what's good and reasonable in the area for the teams!

It might require some sacrifice on your part to do some serious sampling.......

[sithmonkey13]

Originally Posted by Jon236

It might require some sacrifice on your part to do some serious sampling.......

Anything to make FIRST more enjoyable for everyone else.

[EricH]

I might have to get at a handbook I was given when attending a conference last winter at the America's Center. I think there were 80+ places to eat within a short walk; it wouldn't hurt for someone to see if they're still there. Handbook's at home, I'm at school 1500 miles away... Plus it has a map of where stuff is. (Or maybe my parents could get at it and get you a list of places to check...)

Or, simple solution to food: Send someone for Imo's. That's some good pizza...

[sithmonkey13]

Just got back from Union Station. Places to eat there include: Hardrock Cafe, Panda Express, Subway, Quiznos Subs, Gateway Burgers, Tollhouse cookies and ice cream (a Tollhouse stand), and various places for pizza, burgers, philly cheese steak sandwiches, fudge and more. Definitely a variety in eating choices if you choose to take the trip away from the stadium. Although in a previous post I said that the station was empty because of the economy, several new places have opened up (like Gateway Burgers, I suggest eating there, as they serve top quality food for a fair price.)

[synth3tk]

Thanks for the intel!

[Jon236]

Where would the best rib joint be?

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by Jon236

Where would the best rib joint be?

Kansas City?