pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

[Dan 1038]

Wow, very similar desgn - Yours is a little more robust in the arms, we were going for a lower center of gravity, which has worked well. How many gripper details on the arms did you guys try and what did you end up with? We went through a bunch of details on the arms before we went back to basics... Good looking robot!

[nsr]

That is very impressive. Congrats

[jgannon]

This robot owns. Watch out, Einstein.

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by Dan 1038

Wow, very similar desgn - Yours is a little more robust in the arms, we were going for a lower center of gravity, which has worked well. How many gripper details on the arms did you guys try and what did you end up with? We went through a bunch of details on the arms before we went back to basics... Good looking robot!

We tried having a servo/globe powered tube rotation at the end... Proved rather useless and complicated... We just went back to tubing with foam covered by nonstick. The arm appears rather heavy, but it is almost all 1/16 wall and the entire weight is under 15 lbs for the arm.

I hope we end up in the same division at nationals... that would be rather interesting.

[Dan 1038]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

I hope we end up in the same division at nationals... that would be rather interesting.

How have you guys done in regionals? How many can you put up in a match? We had a good chance for 8 around the top in the eliminations in Pitt, but we missed the auton and dropped one with very little time on the clock - so we only got 6. Teams 222 and 48 played awesome defense, we didn't get touched that whole match. If we get the right alliance together to play defense for us again, I have little doubt we can complete a ring...

[M. Mellott]

You guys were great at Pittsburgh!! Hope to team up with you again at Buckeye!! Good luck!!

[Waynep]

The ThunderHawks have been one of the powerhouses storming up Pittsburgh for the past two years. Whether it be on the field, with their technical and strategical prowess, style (anyone notice that their bumpers changed color depending on what alliance they were on, and the slick airbrushed paint job by Amanda), or their relentless spirit throughout competition. They cheered for everyone and I mean EVERYONE. 1038 is a well rounded team that truly gets it. They are one of the most humble and gracious competitors that you will ever meet. No matter what they will always play their hardest and do what's RIGHT for their alliance as well as their opponents. The ThunderHawks made it a personal goal to help other teams in need especially the rookies. They spent countless amount of time guiding our rookie #1 (way to go 2279) seed through eliminations, sharing their scouting information, consulting on strategy and picks for alliance selections. To Dave, Jimmy, Dan, the rest of the mentors and students thanks for showing us what's so great about FIRST. The ThunderHawks are a team that I will always judge mine against and try to emulate. Go get 'em at Buckeye and see you down at the CMP.
Best,
Wayne

[Dan 1038]

Originally Posted by Waynep

The ThunderHawks are a team that I will always judge mine against and try to emulate.

Wow... what a pleasure to get a comment like that! I must say that you helped out getting us into the action in Pittsburgh, you called us out a few times and our kids responded. You also gotta give kudos to the other teams in the stands making noise - 48 Delphi Elite, 63 Red Barons, 291 CIA, and your own 348 Train to name a few. We had a blast at the competition (except when we snapped our arm in the semis, maybe) I really appreciate your kind comments about our team and look forward to seeing you and the train in Atlanta!

[Jimmy Nichols]

Originally Posted by Waynep

The ThunderHawks have been one of the powerhouses storming up Pittsburgh for the past two years. Whether it be on the field, with their technical and strategical prowess, style (anyone notice that their bumpers changed color depending on what alliance they were on, and the slick airbrushed paint job by Amanda), or their relentless spirit throughout competition. They cheered for everyone and I mean EVERYONE. 1038 is a well rounded team that truly gets it. They are one of the most humble and gracious competitors that you will ever meet. No matter what they will always play their hardest and do what's RIGHT for their alliance as well as their opponents. The ThunderHawks made it a personal goal to help other teams in need especially the rookies. They spent countless amount of time guiding our rookie #1 (way to go 2279) seed through eliminations, sharing their scouting information, consulting on strategy and picks for alliance selections. To Dave, Jimmy, Dan, the rest of the mentors and students thanks for showing us what's so great about FIRST. The ThunderHawks are a team that I will always judge mine against and try to emulate. Go get 'em at Buckeye and see you down at the CMP.
Best,
Wayne

Hey Wayne, just got word tonight about your post, from Dave. I want to give you a most gracious Thank You for your kind words and comments about our team. We truly get to work with the best set of kids anyone could ask for and it is awesome to see that being recognized by others; and what you said can be said about so many other teams, as well.

Thank you again and it looks like we may be seeing you in Atlanta.

Take care,
Jimmy