2008 PeachTree Regional

[ebarker]

Originally Posted by ttldomination

Just wondering, who alls coming to the scrimmage this Sunday?/?????????

We are trying to get over there. We signed up but still not 100% yet.

[ttldomination]

IS there a limit to the number of pre-fabricated parts we can bring to the competition? Like weight or number?

Appreciate any answers.

[ebarker]

Originally Posted by ttldomination

IS there a limit to the number of pre-fabricated parts we can bring to the competition? Like weight or number?

Appreciate any answers.

<R29> and <R41> address this issue.

[buddy.smith]

I'm a mentor for Team 1379 (Norcross).

I'm thinking about running a code review at this regional. Would there be any interest?

If there's enough interest, I'd like to try to get a space for it.

If we do it, I'd also like to have programmers or mentors from other teams sit in on the reviews.

Any takers?

--buddy

[Ed Sparks]

I'll be at Peachtree again as your Lead Inspector.......
I hope all of you have been reading those rules and updates !!!

My wish list of things I hope I don't have to deal with:

1. Flag stick holders that aren't constructed per the rules. Honestly, there is only one approved design. Please build it this way.

2. 4" x 3/4 stroke team numbers that utilize contrasting colors. Folks need to see your team number from 100 feet. Scribbling your team number on a sheet of notebook paper with a #2 pencil just isn't going to get it.

3. Modifications to the "Standard Bumper" design. The rules are quite clear on how bumpers are to be constructed but I fear that some may try to "improve" the standard design.

4. Illegal gearboxes/Illegal motors. This one hurts the most for me because it's such a long process to find legal parts and get the team back in competition. A good example of this is the BaneBots 12:1 56mm CIM Gearbox (P/N GP-56012) from last year.

Please know that my intent for the Peachtree Regional is to HELP you get through inspection with a robot that meets the rules. If you feel strongly that an inspector as ruled wrongly on any issue, please ask to speak to the lead inspector. That's what I'm there for.

I'm looking forward to seeing you all March 13-15. Good luck!

[rfolea]

Awesome list Ed, Thanks

Suggestion: You may want to add sharp edges to the list ...

See you next week!

[sdcantrell56]

Could we get some teams to post links or pics of their robots so we can start a little pre regional scouting.

Heres ours
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/30452

[Ed Sparks]

Originally Posted by sdcantrell56

Could we get some teams to post links or pics of their robots so we can start a little pre regional scouting?

Absolutely .....

Team 34 Robot

Ackerman Steering
2 speed AM gearbox (Super Shifter)
Limited slip differential
16 fps top speed
High speed lift
Ball knocker in hybrid mode

[ebarker]

Originally Posted by Ed Sparks

16 fps top speed

thing must be rocket powered !! that's pretty quick.

I wish we had a decent photo but we ran down to the wire and just don't have a good one.

[sdcantrell56]

how bout some info then? Even a bad picture is ok though to help with some early scouting.

I'll go ahead and list our specs:

6 wheel drive 4 CIMS 9.5fps
Vacuum Gripper
Pneumatic launcher can launch on the fly with no problem
Can knock down balls

[cziggy343]

yes... any picture would be nice... i would like to scout

[Ed Sparks]

Originally Posted by cziggy343

yes... any picture would be nice... i would like to scout

We do too ! Pony up a pic of 343 ......

[rfolea]

OTTO is back in BLACK ...

Arm style lifter
Knocks 'em down
Hurdles
Places
Center wheel drive
Autonomous (oops, I mean "Hybrid")

See you guys there!

[cziggy343]

Originally Posted by Ed Sparks

We do too ! Pony up a pic of 343 ......

its on my avatar... i think if you click on the picture it will take you there...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=2W-koofIo60

and some video

[Ed Sparks]

Originally Posted by cziggy343

its on my avatar... i think if you click on the picture it will take you there...

How about that ..... I learned something new today ...... thanks.