biggest threat in atlanta

[seraphim33]

what robots do u guys think will be the biggest defensive threat in atlanta.
im partial to team 903 bein the driver and all

[BRosser314]

ya im not sure if 703 is going but they have 14 wheels

[Freddy Schurr]

84

[POLISH703]

Originally Posted by BRosser314

ya im not sure if 703 is going but they have 14 wheels

703 will be there with all 14 wheels

[seraphim33]

Originally Posted by POLISH703

703 will be there with all 14 wheels

hopefully we are in the same division i wanna partner up with u in atlanta

[Otaku]

Honestly, if 1662 was going (Raptor Force Engineering), them. 675 went to SVR and Davis, and they were the only bot out of the 48/39 teams that pushed US around. And we pushed 1280 and the rack at the same time.

Video of rack turn-age:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=5LdLXl2sips

[Joel J]

1114
330
254
148
56
217?

...and then there are the ramps, but I see hybrid domination (because it allows three scorers). 1114 and 330 are the two best robots I've seen this year, bar none. I like 56. 254's drivers have improved, and with the ramps they are NOW a solid pick (that is, I didn't really think much of them before).

[Otaku]

Originally Posted by Joel J.

1114
330
254
148
56
217?

...and then there are the ramps, but I see hybrid domination (because it allows three scorers). 1114 and 330 are the two best robots I've seen this year, bar none. I like 56. 254's drivers have improved, and with the ramps they are NOW a solid pick (that is, I didn't really think much of them before).

Defensively speaking, 254 isn't on that list. They're built for speed and rapid-scoring. Place a bot between them and the rack and they're done.

[BRosser314]

Can some one put up a link for pics of 84 or videos, I ahve heard alot but havent seen anything

[Ashley Weed]

Originally Posted by BRosser314

Can some one put up a link for pics of 84 or videos, I ahve heard alot but havent seen anything

I'll get some up for you soon from competition.

[Joel J]

Originally Posted by Otaku

Defensively speaking, 254 isn't on that list. They're built for speed and rapid-scoring. Place a bot between them and the rack and they're done.

148 seeds, then picks 254, then steals like a 181/696/1403 for a third partner. I dare you to shut them all down. Three scorers, ramps, and (atleast) two solid drivetrains: achievable optimum.

[Tom Bottiglieri]

Originally Posted by Joel J.

148 seeds, then picks 254, then steals like a 181/696/1403 for a third partner. I dare you to shut them all down. Three scorers, ramps, and (atleast) two solid drivetrains: achievable optimum.

I have a strategy that will beat that 9 times out of ten. And I don't even need an arm.

Cya in a week

[Joel J]

Originally Posted by Tom Bottiglieri

I have a strategy that will beat that 9 times out of ten. And I don't even need an arm.

Cya in a week

Oh RLY?

I'm curious. Can't wait to watch.

[BRosser314]

Originally Posted by Joel J.

Oh RLY?

I'm curious. Can't wait to watch.

The strategy that I think he is recalling to, if its the same, has won regionals and does work effectively, but I think there are goinf to be some great matches at Atlanta with highs scores, and alot of spoiling.

[Joel J]

He said he doesn't need an arm. I am curious to see what the strategy is.

Three scorers, one is a hybrid (254) capable of 2@12, and two have fairly strong drivetrains (148 and company). Without an arm on the opposing alliance, they'd just need to hang a single tube, then get two robots on the ramp. If one robot is going to take a penalty to prevent the ramping at the end, then they only need to cancel out the one opposing alliance's robot that has ramped. So, the beefy drivetrain (148) stops trying to get on 254's ramps, and they instead protect their partner. The ramps neutralize, and they win on the rack.

Such teases, though-- now I'm curious what strategy I'm missing.