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Today's Date: 01-27-2002
Activity since 01-21-2002
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LATEST THREADS
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-- Threads posted most recently --

Title: "MC68HC11F1" (posted 01-27-2002 by Jon Lawton)
o 0 replies, 16 views, last post: 06:56 PM, 01-27-2002 by Jon Lawton
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2121

Title: "Van Door Motors..." (posted 01-27-2002 by Brian Savitt)
o 2 replies, 41 views, last post: 05:50 PM, 01-27-2002 by Brian Savitt
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2120

Title: "Graphics tablets?" (posted 01-27-2002 by Daishichimaru)
o 1 replies, 18 views, last post: 07:29 PM, 01-27-2002 by Zeinin
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2119

Title: "Help in Finding Polycarbonate Sheet" (posted 01-27-2002 by AWiser)
o 3 replies, 28 views, last post: 04:57 PM, 01-27-2002 by 401Mentor
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2118

Title: "Who's burnt out already?" (posted 01-27-2002 by Anton Abaya)
o 5 replies, 115 views, last post: 05:27 PM, 01-27-2002 by Scorpion515
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2117

Title: "What is your team's strategy?" (posted 01-27-2002 by miketwalker)
o 4 replies, 76 views, last post: 03:49 PM, 01-27-2002 by 401Mentor
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2116

Title: "Dashboard Monitor v1.3" (posted 01-27-2002 by GreenDice)
o 0 replies, 43 views, last post: 01:43 PM, 01-27-2002 by GreenDice
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2115

Title: "Penumatic Flow Control Valve" (posted 01-27-2002 by Jon Lawton)
o 2 replies, 38 views, last post: 07:14 PM, 01-27-2002 by Gary Bonner
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2114

Title: "2" Pneumatic Cylinder Posted" (posted 01-27-2002 by Ed Sparks)
o 0 replies, 35 views, last post: 12:47 PM, 01-27-2002 by Ed Sparks
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2113

Title: "How much time do you put into building your robot" (posted 01-27-2002 by Wayne Doenges)
o 4 replies, 70 views, last post: 03:23 PM, 01-27-2002 by 401Mentor
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2112


-- Threads with the most replies --

Title: "Team Names – How?" (posted 01-09-2002 by turbidum)
o 50 replies, 1249 views, last post: 02:19 PM, 01-25-2002 by UCGL_Guy
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1641

Title: "Do any schools recognize their FIRST teams as sports?" (posted 01-12-2002 by JoeM121)
o 41 replies, 826 views, last post: 06:59 PM, 01-22-2002 by Elgin Clock
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1735

Title: "CLASSIFIED INFORMATION!!!" (posted 01-11-2002 by Ghetto_Child)
o 36 replies, 930 views, last post: 04:38 PM, 01-25-2002 by AntiCrombieDuck
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1707

Title: "Deano on Battlebots" (posted 01-15-2002 by JVN)
o 33 replies, 947 views, last post: 05:41 PM, 01-24-2002 by RoboGirll
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1825

Title: "Shifting Gears --" (posted 01-16-2002 by Anton Abaya)
o 26 replies, 997 views, last post: 06:49 PM, 01-22-2002 by kacz100
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1845


-- Threads with the most views --

Title: "Robot Types (post your ideas here)" (posted 01-05-2002 by Ricksta121)
o 1299 views, 21 replies, last post: 09:32 PM, 01-26-2002 by g1184
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1459

Title: "Team Names – How?" (posted 01-09-2002 by turbidum)
o 1249 views, 50 replies, last post: 02:19 PM, 01-25-2002 by UCGL_Guy
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1641

Title: "Shifting Gears --" (posted 01-16-2002 by Anton Abaya)
o 997 views, 26 replies, last post: 06:49 PM, 01-22-2002 by kacz100
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1845

Title: "Deano on Battlebots" (posted 01-15-2002 by JVN)
o 947 views, 33 replies, last post: 05:41 PM, 01-24-2002 by RoboGirll
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1825

Title: "CLASSIFIED INFORMATION!!!" (posted 01-11-2002 by Ghetto_Child)
o 930 views, 36 replies, last post: 04:38 PM, 01-25-2002 by AntiCrombieDuck
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1707


-- Threads with no replies yet --

Title: "MC68HC11F1" (posted 01-27-2002 by Jon Lawton)
o 16 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2121

Title: "Dashboard Monitor v1.3" (posted 01-27-2002 by GreenDice)
o 43 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2115

Title: "2" Pneumatic Cylinder Posted" (posted 01-27-2002 by Ed Sparks)
o 35 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2113

Title: "MetalinMotion 2002 Robotic Video" (posted 01-26-2002 by Gil Huggins)
o 109 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2097

Title: "ATT: All New England Teams!!! Very Impt." (posted 01-25-2002 by CMC)
o 18 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2074

Title: "Pressing Pinion on the Chipper" (posted 01-25-2002 by JamesJones)
o 46 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2071

Title: "Yearbook" (posted 01-25-2002 by Summmergrl2298)
o 23 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2070

Title: "How to develop your animation idea and keep your sanity too!" (posted 01-24-2002 by Robby O)
o 46 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2064

Title: "weight and size of parts" (posted 01-23-2002 by tarbell)
o 38 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2030

Title: "Spare/Broken Parts" (posted 01-23-2002 by Matt Reiland)
o 48 views
o http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2023


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LATEST POLLS
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Question: Are you burnt out yet?
o 'I've run out of things to burn... I'm definitely burnt out.' (5 votes)
o 'The fire is HOT! Burn baby burn!' (9 votes)
o 'We just discovered how to make fire.' (4 votes)
o 'I need a vacation.' (7 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2117

Question: To control goals or to go for the balls.
o 'We're going to control the goals!' (6 votes)
o 'We're getting all them balls for points.' (5 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2116

Question: Has the spirit of FIRST shifted the wrong way?
o 'Yes! I want my old FIRST back!' (14 votes)
o 'Yeah, but it does improve some aspects.' (16 votes)
o 'No, it's an ok change.' (14 votes)
o 'Not at all! Keep the spirit of WINNING.' (7 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=2000

Question: What purpose are you building your robot for?
o 'To WIN a competition!' (38 votes)
o 'To just get it to work.' (4 votes)
o 'To have as much of a learning experience as possible.' (10 votes)
o 'To teach the high school students about Robotics.' (3 votes)
o 'To make myself happy, as I enjoy doing this kind of stuff.' (16 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1962

Question: Are you using bumpers?
o 'Absolutely!' (9 votes)
o 'Maybe.' (15 votes)
o 'No Way! Bumpers are for sissies!' (18 votes)
o 'What are bumpers?' (1 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1930

Question: What is your team doing???
o 'A video' (10 votes)
o 'A scrap book' (1 votes)
o 'Other' (1 votes)
o 'Nothing' (2 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1923

Question: I would rather see FIRST on...
o 'ESPN' (62 votes)
o 'NASA TV' (7 votes)
o 'Disney Channel' (9 votes)
o 'ABC' (129 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1733

Question: Regional in Manchester, NH.
o 'YES! FIRST belongs in New England.' (28 votes)
o 'No! CT can have it!' (7 votes)
o '*shrugs* whatever.' (8 votes)
o 'FIRST? New Hampshire? Regional? What?!' (0 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1709

Question: How fast are you designing your robot to be?
o '1-2ft/sec' (3 votes)
o '3-4ft/sec' (3 votes)
o '5-6ft/sec' (5 votes)
o '7-8ft/sec' (6 votes)
o '9-10ft/sec' (3 votes)
o '11-12ft/sec' (10 votes)
o '13+ft/sec' (15 votes)
o 'Dual-Trasmission!' (31 votes)
o 'Triple-Transmission!' (7 votes)
View this poll: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...&threadid=1697


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January 28:
o Meg Z. - http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/me...nfo&userid=191

January 28:
o calculusgoddess (31) - http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/me...nfo&userid=405

January 28:
o team222badbrad (16) - http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/me...nfo&userid=433
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January 29:
o turbidum (17) - http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/me...nfo&userid=210

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o Milagro (22) - http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/me...nfo&userid=263

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o Megapoops (36) - http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/me...nfo&userid=347

January 30:
o punar696 (16) - http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/me...fo&userid=1092

January 31:
o Tim_Murray (19) - http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/me...nfo&userid=837


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STATISTICS:
we have had the following activity since 01-21-2002
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o 56 new members
o 158 new threads
o 1,022 new posts
o 4 new polls


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