1511 is open sourcing! (Buildseason webcast)

[Foster]

I watched on and off for most of the day, it was pretty cool to see all the things they were talking about. I also liked how the webcast moved from group to group.

It was especially cool that they monitored the chat so that we could interact with the team!

I answered a question that was asked, and I think they used the answer.

[Dustin Shadbolt]

I could see this becoming popular. I will definitely have it running in the evenings while i'm working/helping our kids out.

[winglerw28]

Well I for one think it's an excellent idea. A great way to expand upon the generosity and kindness of teams during the actual competition. If everyone shares their ideas we can refine and innovate as a universal group, which is what FIRST is all about in the first place.

If we could distribute ideas and resources each team would have equal opportunity to innovate and would have less restrictions based on the lack of members or funding.

So thank you for being kind enough to share things like this, although I cannot watch it at school.

[Waffles]

Unfortunately, we're not allowed to connect with any outsourcing programs like Skype, so an online source like livestream or USstream were the only options.

Also, even if people don't watch because our times coincide it's ok! We have a constant time schedule, so our broadcasts will always be up at the same time and people can work around that, and the videos are always archived if people are still interested.

I'm glad so many of you are enjoying our new communication method

This also helps us let family members know what we're doing right up to the minute.

[synth3tk]

Originally Posted by Waffles

Unfortunately, we're not allowed to connect with any outsourcing programs like Skype, so an online source like livestream or USstream were the only options.

Wow, that's a pretty weird setup. Most schools I know that block Skype, also block live video streaming, as it's pretty much the same thing. I guess it makes sense that you'd use streaming, then.

[Waffles]

Our Buildseason Session for 1-12-11 has been Canceled!

FIRST UPDATE #1 for 2011 LOGOMOTION
http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprogr...nt.aspx?id=450

We'll be back on
Thursday 1-13 | 6-9pm or later
Friday, 6pm-midnight
(as long as we're not snowed in!)

Rochester weather.. =\

Sorry if you were looking to our broadcast!

[Cheerleader1073]

This is pretty snazzy if you ask me!