pic: T3 Controlls (team 68 truck town thunder)

[CD47-Bot]

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[Alexander McGee]

Here is a couple of really nice pics of our controlls of 2004. Almost done with them! Lets see. It has a pulsing neon lighting system (leds too), Cadillac emblems (escalade). the Cadillac Badge, Cadillac Wreaths around the joysticks, a diamond plate exterrior, front tube grill, Window for controller, a real Cadillac Ignition, a built in dongle system, and arm controlls of some sort.......

Let me know what you think!

[Ryan Dognaux]

::cleans up the drool::

Very nice, these controls are amazing, it shows the true quality that you guys put out each year.

I can't wait to see the robot that comes along with those controls

[Wacko324]

That's an awesome controller!

I wish my team could make something cool like that, but since we are rookies and only have about 3 students. We don't have time to spare. I can't wait to see your arm controls they probably will be something wicked awesome.

[Alexander McGee]

Hey thanks guys!

My deign team (chassis and drivetrain) was done last week, so we spent a couple of nights on this. The thing weighs like 20 lbs. Needless to say, a few escalades around the shop are now shaved.

But im very glad that you like it!

[MisterX]

I think the reason the box is there is just cause they don't have it done yet... Or it is just really sweet!!!!! Anyway my props to T3 you guys always have something cool (beside your robot of course) I still remeber that little truck you guys towed your robot with at Nationals. Kudos to you guys and good luck

[tkwetzel]

Those are some nice trucks. What exactly do you use the big one for? Is it a mobile machine shop or something like that?

[Alexander McGee]

Originally Posted by tkwetzel

Those are some nice trucks. What exactly do you use the big one for? Is it a mobile machine shop or something like that?

Ehh, not really. More or less used to haul all our equiptment and toolbox and little truck and playing field, whereever it may need to go, especially robotics events and demonstrations.

[jacob_dilles]

i betcha the catalac engeneers had fun with that one. maybe you should let the kids do some work, eh?

[Tom Bottiglieri]

i wouldnt be so quick to think that the engineers did all the work. You dont really know untill you see the team in action. But.. for the teams where it is obvious that students are only .1% involved.. it makes me mad because FIRST isnt about who can have the most expenisve and fancy looking robot. Its about kids going out, getting help from engineers, and building a robot. Not engineers and adults doing everything. And for the kids on these kinds of teams... i know how you feel. Our team was engineer run until this year. The kids have done everything this year, and eve though it isnt pretty (Pvc...) i think that we will go out and compete twice as hard because it is our work and our pride out on the line..

[Ryan Dognaux]

Originally Posted by jacob_dilles

i betcha the catalac engeneers had fun with that one. maybe you should let the kids do some work, eh?

You really need to get your facts straight before you go accusing teams of having their robots created only by engineers. Truck Town produces a great quality robot every year, and they work just as hard if not harder than anyone else. Again, think before you type and get your facts straight - we all put a lot of work and effort into this competition, and basically you're saying because someone put a lot of time and effort into something to make it look great, that it was built by engineers only. I'm offended.

[jacob_dilles]

im sorry if i offended you; what i ment to say was your controller looks great. however catty parts dont just magicly apear.

[Ryan Dognaux]

/me looks at their major sponser, and re-reads my post

[Amanda Morrison]

Originally Posted by jacob_dilles

im sorry if i offended you; what i ment to say was your controller looks great. however catty parts dont just magicly apear.

T3 is sponsored by General Motors. I would assume those parts are readily available.

Anytime a team's integrity is questioned on these forums, it turns into either a huge flame war or at least a few bitter posts. I would hope you'll keep your judgement to yourself, and at some point during the season, visit their pit and talk to them about some of your concerns, or read about one of their mentors here.

During the IRI this past year, T3 students and mentors helped us rebuild our machine. I was very impressed with their friendly demeanor and the students' willingness to help. I can personally vouch for them, as can many people on this forum.

[Heretic121]

there is only one thing said during the first 30+ seconds of someone looking at that..


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