pic: Quad Hang in the Finals

[Bjenks548]

I was so dissapointed when the Feds when out for two matches in a row! That first match is the most excited I've been since lunacy! Maybe at states we'll see our first 6 robot hang!

[Karibou]

I remember being so on edge during this match - the score were incredibly close the entire time, and I don't think that I've ever screamed "BLUE AL-LI-ANCE!" that loudly! I was right behind the judges table, and the energy that came from the 27/201/1 alliance when the scores were posted was almost tangible.

4 robots hanging at once is really impressive. When you have alliances that are diverse enough in their hanging styles to be able to do that, seeing the match unfold so well is really a treat. Great job, 67, 51, 27, and 201!

[Alex Dinsmoor]

Originally Posted by Bjenks548

I was so dissapointed when the Feds when out for two matches in a row! That first match is the most excited I've been since lunacy! Maybe at states we'll see our first 6 robot hang!

During our last qualification match, we were actually going to have all 3 robots hang in one match, but because of field problems 5 out of the 6 robots lost comms during the match. Unfortunately they didn't replay it, but we didn't lose so we wern't that upset (it ended out as a tie).

ANd would that last time be when we teamed up with you guys for Detroit last year?

Originally Posted by Karibou

I remember being so on edge during this match - the score were incredibly close the entire time, and I don't think that I've ever screamed "BLUE AL-LI-ANCE!" that loudly! I was right behind the judges table, and the energy that came from the 27/201/1 alliance when the scores were posted was almost tangible.

4 robots hanging at once is really impressive. When you have alliances that are diverse enough in their hanging styles to be able to do that, seeing the match unfold so well is really a treat. Great job, 67, 51, 27, and 201!

I was actually convinced that it was a tie when the match ended, so when the scores were posted I freaked out. It was at this point that I really realized that we were in the finals.

Then I went to ice our motors for the next match

[Karibou]

Originally Posted by Alex Dinsmoor

During our last qualification match, we were actually going to have all 3 robots hang in one match, but because of field problems 5 out of the 6 robots lost comms during the match. Unfortunately they didn't replay it, but we didn't lose so we wern't that upset (it ended out as a tie).

I was re-living that match with one of our programmers today at lunch - wasn't that the one where we managed to accidentally knock out comms for the entire red alliance and ourselves by accidentally ramming into the alliance station wall? (our frame did NOT look pretty after that, let me tell you). Sorry about that one :/ I think that the only reason it wasn't replayed was because 3002 was still moving. I would have loved to see the finale of that match if that hadn't happened, though.

[Alex Dinsmoor]

Originally Posted by Karibou

I was re-living that match with one of our programmers today at lunch - wasn't that the one where we managed to accidentally knock out comms for the entire red alliance and ourselves by accidentally ramming into the alliance station wall? (our frame did NOT look pretty after that, let me tell you). Sorry about that one :/ I think that the only reason it wasn't replayed was because 3002 was still moving. I would have loved to see the finale of that match if that hadn't happened, though.

Yup! It's a shame 3002 didn't go out, so that we could play the match over in it's entirety! If we would have played that match over, we probably would have gotten enough CP ponts for the award :/ Oh well!

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by Bjenks548

Maybe at states we'll see our first 6 robot hang!

It would be even greater if several of those 6 were suspended!

[Bjenks548]

Originally Posted by GaryVoshol

It would be even greater if several of those 6 were suspended!

Unless someone modifies their bot, I think the enginerds are the only ones at states able to suspend other bots

[Clinton Bolinger]

And hopefully we get to see that at States, we just want someone to come hang with us. (we feel lonely)

-Clinton-

[Bjenks548]

I heard your putting in verticle bars to hang off... I hope so or we won't be able to hang off you either :/ (hopefuly we put it on this time)

[hektormagee]

Originally Posted by Bjenks548

Unless someone modifies their bot, I think the enginerds are the only ones at states able to suspend other bots

True, and untill they change the outward uprights, neither us (27) or the Killer Bees can hang from them. We'd sheer the aluminum right in half! I have no idea if they plan on changing that or not.

[delsaner]

What really blows my mind is the fact that none of the robots used the floor portion of the tower to hang. Every robot seemed to hang from the hump! Great job! ^__^

(oh the wonders that happen in Michigan competitions... )

[Alex Dinsmoor]

Originally Posted by delsaner

What really blows my mind is the fact that none of the robots used the floor portion of the tower to hang. Every robot seemed to hang from the hump! Great job! ^__^

(oh the wonders that happen in Michigan competitions... )

Well 27 has a hanger like 33 and 217/148's old one. They just drive up at the back of the tower and lift themselves up. 51 actually started up hanging from the front of the tower so they could redirect balls, but the excellent defense played by team 1 caused The Wings Of Fire to discover their "side hang"

Although 201 and 67 are "bump hangers", 201 actually starts on the ground to hang, then drives onto the bump.