Car Nack Predicts 12-3

[Justin Stiltner]

I am siding with CarNack on this one. After dealing with that bridge in 2001 when ALL of the robots were working together I can tell you that balancing is not that easy using your robot driving back and fourth. In past seasons the greatest things happen in the elimination rounds when all the robots are hand picked for their greatness and ability to work together. This year you will not see anyone trying to balance on the coopertition bridge in elims, and I don't think you will see 3 robots on one bridge successfully. More likely you will see 2 robots somewhat on a bridge, and the third on its side nearby the bridge.

[JesseK]

Originally Posted by Justin Stiltner

More likely you will see 2 robots somewhat on a bridge, and the third on its side nearby the bridge.

At first I thought "what a morbid way of putting it". Then I realized it could be worse -- the tipped robot could still be touching the bridge, negating any possible points.

[Swampdude]

I don't this is true either. looks like 2 bot balances are easier than thought on the competition bridge. Although the balls getting caught underneath is the problem. I think there will be plenty of matches where all 6 teams have trouble shooting balls and will commit to balancing from the onset. Especially when they realize how important the coopertition ranking points are.

[bduddy]

More than a bit pessimistic, this one...

...unless he meant "one single bridge"...

[jspatz1]

Six robots balanced was already accomplished at Kansas City in week 1, as shown in this post:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...06#post1138406

[slijin]

Originally Posted by jspatz1

Six robots balanced was already accomplished at Kansas City in week 1, as shown in this post:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...06#post1138406

Darn, I was looking for a pic/video

On a side note, where's 12-2?

[zachmartin1806]

Here is a link to the match at Kansas City with all six bots balanced

http://150.199.24.201/WMSDownloads/r.../match_091.asf

[Alpha Beta]

Originally Posted by slijin

Darn, I was looking for a pic/video

Video (Match 91): http://www.more.net/content/2012-qualification-matches

Edit: Looks like Zach beat me to it with a more direct link.

[nahstobor]

I love that the head referee celebrates when all 6 robots go up

[zachmartin1806]

Originally Posted by nahstobor

I love that the head referee celebrates when all 6 robots go up

That's Kansas City for you!

[Dave McLaughlin]

Just happened again in the quals late today at the Autodesk Oregon Regional.