Old FIRST (and US FIRST) videos posted on Youtube

[Andy Baker]

While making a presentation a couple of nights ago, I had to digitize some archived video. While doing this, I ran across some gems and decided to upload them to Youtube. You all may get a kick out of some of these.

1. 1992 Maize Craze final match
Clinton Nypro (now 126) vs WPI (now 190) vs Wheeling HS (now part of 111) vs Delco & Kokomo HS (now 45)

2. 1993 Ruge Rage match
I don't know who is all in this match, but the low-profile aluminum bot with the removable cage for balls is Kokomo's.

3. 1994 Final Match
Here is a bit of ESPN's coverage of the 1994 Championships. This is final match #1. Sunny Delight goes on to win match 2.

4. 1995 US FIRST Promotional video
Veterans - look for Mike Bastoni and John Viltro in this one. There are some great quotes from Dean in here regarding why engineers and mentors are key resources to FIRST teams.

5. 1996 ESPN Coverage
part1 part2 part3 part4 part5
Outstanding coverage by ESPN.

6. 1997 Final match between ChiefDelphi (now 47) and Beatty Hammond (now 71).

7. 1998 Semi-final match between TechnoKats (45) and HOT (67). This was a clip from the ESPN coverage. You may recognize both coaches on the TechnoKats.

8. Here is a clip from a 1999 documentary involving the TechnoKats (45). Robot to robot action was brutal that year.

9. Here is a 2000 Championship Quarterfinal match where 126 and 131 pulls off a big upset to beat 47 and 312. Notice 47's basket breaking right at the end. Notice a few robot drivers who are still around today.

10. This is the legendary "710 match" from the 2001 Midwest Regional finals. I recognize a few drivers in this match too.

11. 2002 Semi-final match from the Championships. Notice that team 60 has the advantage early in the match, but then 71 inches their way to the right zone over the next 70-80 seconds. 66 knew how to help 71, but 60 and 144 had no choice, even with 500 pounds weighing down team 60. Amazing.

12. 2003 Semifinal match from the Championships. This was the first year of auto-mode. Notice what 111's robot does. Yes, they knocked down all of their opponent's stacked totes and then climbed the ramp in auto.

13. Dr. Woodie Flowers give his best shot here of describing the 2003 game, Stack Attack. If you hear this once, and you understand it totally, give yourself a cookie.

14. 2004 Quarterfinals at Midwest Regional. 93 thought they had 45's robot blocked. This is what a roller claw will do.

15. Ken Patton interview from 1997 (Ken looks like he is 20!)

16. Joe Johnson interview from 1997

17. Chuck Yeager speech from 2003 Championships

I will post more soon.

Enjoy!
Andy