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I know what "finished" means, and I know what "robot" means, but what is this "finished robot" of which you speak? |
Rick TYler |
Alex Burman |
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Robotics = my anti drug. |
Queen_of_Mascot |
Koko Ed |
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I've learned never to say never when it comes to FIRST teams. |
Karthik |
Ian Curtis |
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I am surprised at the relative conservative capability you described on our 2006 machine. As for the 2007 machine, in anticipation of an aquatic game, we have completed a robot that "walks on water" and are well along with one that can "part the sea". |
Bill Beatty |
Billfred |
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If you need more complicated control... make it more complicated yourself. ;) |
Ryan M. |
Billfred |
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Looks great! Love that Indiana engineering!! |
Mr.D |
Billfred |
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Robotics is better than Football. Robotics > Football !!! |
Arkorobotics |
Michelle Celio |
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We do have a good time.
Mr. Bill |
Bill Beatty |
Jay Trzaskos |
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...on occasion, just smile and nod in appreciation. |
dubious elise |
Venkatesh |
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It's always nice to have the outside party take a look at your code because one of two things can happen: 1. They write it better. 2. They find your stupid mistake. |
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Astronouth7303 |
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FIRST is one strange world.... |
Wayne C. |
lukevanoort |
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Besides, you know hard it is to solder with gloves on? |
Al Skierkiewicz |
Billfred |
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This is just one example of why you MUST NOT make engineering decisions based on assumptions. You should check/measure your parts and make appropriate design adjustments. |
Stu Bloom |
Billfred |
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*gasp* robot? what robot? we were suppose to build a robot? |
LightWaves1636 |
Alex Burman |
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Proof: Remove the motor from it's mechanical house of bondage and it will operate just fine |
Mike Betts |
steveg |
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Good thing that this is FIRST and not FIRD (For inspiration & Recognition of Dancing) ... :)
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Jason Morrella |
Alex Burman |
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Oh no, do I see a new reality TV show coming? "Dancing with the FIRST Stars"??? :ahh: |
KathieK |
Beth Sweet |
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I'm absolutely certain there are simpler ways of accomplish the same things. I'm simply not the best that FIRST has to offer in this regard and part of what drives me to keep going is the desire to get better at achieving an elegant solution with as few superfluous processes as possible. |
Madison |
Billfred |
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The most important piece of advice I can give is have someone assigned to pay attention to the batteries. You cannot imagine how many teams end up saying "I thought you were charging the batteries..." |
RoboMom |
Billfred |
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darn design trade-offs! the game design committee does this to us every year! |
KenWittlief |
Billfred |
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NERDs...gotta collect them all! |
Conor Ryan |
Jessica Boucher |
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By the way, safety glasses are so in style now, :) |
LightWaves1636 |
i_am_Doug |
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well, our team isn't actually building a robot, we're covering our team leader in foil. |
NERD12345 |
Alex Burman |
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i wish ours was done so i could get some sleep |
keagara |
lukevanoort |
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I wouldn't mind having this day repeat itself a few times. It would give us more time to work on our robot. |
Mr.D |
Koko Ed |
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Some clever fellow a few years back made a little scooter based on this principal and made so much on the idea he can afford the finest denim in the land. |
phrontist |
Eldarion |
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It goes back to what Dave said last year--you can be legal and graciously professional, but still dumb. Play smart. |
Billfred |
Ian Curtis |
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There is no MILSPEC standard for pool noodles. |
Rick TYler |
pez1959 |
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There is no MILSPEC standard for pool noodles. |
Rick TYler |
vhcook |
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There are a maximum of 80 balls in play . If all the balls are in the goals or out of play and the human players won't throw them back in, I guess the robots might try line dancing or doing the cha-cha. |
Rick TYler |
Ian Curtis |
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I truly love zipties. They're so elegant - permanent, yet disposable. Strong, yet flexible. Ubiquitous, yet somehow.... special. |
Kris Verdeyen |
Bharat Nain |
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being surgically altered to have two right hands is a big commitment, but if you wanna drive, and drive well ..... ! |
KenWittlief |
Billfred |
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Nobody wins a Regional on Thursday. |
Bill Moore |
Rick TYler |
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Honestly I'm looking forward to just seeing all my friends again, that's what FIRST is really about to me. |
Barry Bonzack |
Jessica Boucher |
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I was outvoted by conservative teenagers (curse them...). |
Rick TYler |
Andrew Blair |
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A robot with hands would be cool! |
Koko Ed |
Michelle Celio |
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Chit Chat is frivilous but CD would be a colder place without it. |
Koko Ed |
Adam Richards |
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Good engineering often comes down to knowing the difference between "better" and "good enough." |
dlavery |
Collin Fultz |
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Overall, I thought FIRST did a great job with the rules this year - very simple and very clear for the most part. However, something is always going to fall through the cracks (and I don't mean that in a bad way - people need to know that it's practically impossible to do something perfectly). |
Chris Hibner |
Billfred |
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and if you don't know what i'm doing, that makes two of us. |
RogerR |
Billfred |
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Looks very well designed. Now where is the "export to reality" button in the CAD software? (I have been looking for it for weeks). |
sanddrag |
Billfred |
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I bet a lot of us (mentors and students) got into this line of work first because we wondered how things work, and stayed in it because we thought "I can make that work better". Thus starts a life-long battle between perfection and time. So far, time is ahead. |
petek |
Jessica Boucher |
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Better is the enemy of good enough. |
petek |
RogerR |
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I wish I had the blissful self-confidence of some of our students, even if it is a little delusional. It's all part of the process. |
John Neun |
KathieK |
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Realizing your DON'T want to be an engineer is every bit as important as realizing you do |
Lil' Lavery |
Jessica Boucher |
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Mentor: You must first learn patience...
Student (impatiently): How long is that going to take? |
kaszeta |
RogerR |
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It's not a proper FIRST season if you don't have a robo-diet before ship date! |
Mr MOE |
EricH |
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Through 30 years of teaching I've heard the same refrain..."I love science, I love math but I can't stand my language classes".
Well enough is enough. Get over it. |
Mr.B |
nehalita |
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You dont get paid based on your IQ, or how many things you have memorized, or what you can invent on your feet. You get paid for results. |
KenWittlief |
phrontist |
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The most important things for a team to take to any competition are a sense of humor, a big bottle of Advil, and a camera!
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Rick TYler |
Beth Sweet |
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