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from time to time, we all need a good smack to make us see when we screwed up and did something we shouldn't have. |
Andrew Schreiber |
IndySam |
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An explanation of the reasoning behind design decisions will almost always result in a more thorough understanding of the solution than analysis alone can obtain. |
Travis Covington |
Alex Dinsmoor |
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We design for being on a dysfunctional alliance: all the time. |
boomergeek |
548swimmer |
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A couple of times during our matches, our HOSTBOT had a GAME PIECE right there ready to HANG, but the darn PEG dodged out of the way |
MrForbes |
Matt Krass |
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It's not about the robot. It's about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. |
Ether |
Matt Krass |
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Bottom line: I would suggest that you walk a mile in our shoes and volunteer to be an inspector at your next event... |
Mike Betts |
Matt Krass |
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Design is iterative, right? |
JesseK |
Matt Krass |
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It is critical to our continued growth and success to recognize, and to make others realize, THERE ARE NO OPPONENTS. |
Taylor |
Andy Baker |
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The goal isn't to keep the "bad" kids out. The goal is to take the "bad" out of kids, thereby transforming OUR culture. |
Michael Corsetto |
IndySam |
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At the end of the day, every team in FRC has accomplished something amazing in the sculpting of the next generation of leaders. |
Elliot191 |
BandChick |
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The only way to make a noticeable shift in OUR culture is if there are a lot of small shifts. |
JVN |
KrazyCarl92 |
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We have a lot of rookies, and I can't wait to see the inspiration on their faces. |
Karibou |
216Robochick288 |
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ANY team is capable of producing a winning design. This does NOT require anything more than brainpower, and time. |
Racer26 |
BandChick |
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I've always responded to the cries of, "robot!" with, "person!" I always get startled looks. It's fun. |
Rich Kressly |
Matt Krass |
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We should be celebrating every potential new science and technology leader regardless of which number is on his/her t-shirt. |
Dmentor |
BandChick |
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There's no problem another CIM motor wouldn't fix! |
Tom Bottiglieri |
thefro526 |
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H.A.T.E.R.S. = Having Anger Towards Everyone Reaching Success |
pandamonium |
Taylor |
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We are here to educate, inspire, and mentor not only the students, but teams who need guidance, whether they know it or not. |
Andy Baker |
BandChick |
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I see people show up to a competition with their masterpiece, and proud of it. They are inspired by what they have accomplished. To make it onto the field is a high-it is the culmination of the thousands of hours of dedication compromises and commitment. They feel on top of the world. That's FIRST. |
fox46 |
Hallry |
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I found the best way to slice through pit crowds is to carry a clipboard and look like you know where you are going. People just seem to slide out of your way. :) |
Ian Curtis |
Scoutin' Master |
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Any adult can open a door. Some can give direction. A few can give leadership. These are the true mentors. This is where true success comes from. |
sanddrag |
Hallry |
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Long post, I know, but to sum it all up, power house teams are a resource, not an enemy. |
Michael Corsetto |
synth3tk |
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You win Worlds by innovation. You win Worlds by determination. You win Worlds by engineering a robot so solid, that it successfully completes the game. |
Zach O |
davepowers |
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Like a typical sport or game played, students and other teams should want to beat the team on the field and not anywhere else |
rcmolloy |
Hallry |
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Are yellow cards still being given out like AOL demo CDs in the late 90s? |
Billfred |
Karibou |
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And then the judges joined in and did the wave! |
Basel A |
Hallry |
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If you see Navy ships in port, you're going to be fine. If you see ships pulling out, or no ships at all, go East. Fast. |
Matt Howard |
bam-bam |
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FIRST is the best thing that has ever happened to me...FIRST has taught me so much more than anything I learned in the classroom. The thing with my team, is we are so close, we are family, and I have figured out so much about who I am because of FIRST. |
princessnatalie |
Hallry |
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Health. Family. School. FIRST. Any other order is a mistake. |
pfreivald |
Billfred |
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Also, If I am not mistaken, the name indicates that your robot is female :P They're all female... like cars, ships, and airplanes. |
JVN |
EricLeifermann |
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Fun and adrenaline make you waaaaaaaay better at robotics. Proven fact. |
Matt Krass |
Bethie42 |
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...as one of my favorite students (they are all my favorites)... |
JaneYoung |
bam-bam |
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My opinion doesn't matter at inspection. |
DonRotolo |
Matt Krass |
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Inspire others first, win second. |
Alpha Beta |
James1902 |
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I was a rookie last year, I didn't expect much. Now I got a taste of what it is, I want more. |
davidthefat |
Matt Krass |
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It will really be different for us (ESPECIALLY since our robot drives consistently this year). |
Karibou |
Kimmeh |
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User error is not the manufacturer's fault. |
AdamHeard |
Andy Baker |
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This wins this week's award for "Most Bizarre Thread". Carry on. |
DonRotolo |
biojae |
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Are you saying you want to submerge your circuit board in an open container of liquid nitrogen? |
Ether |
nighterfighter |
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Above all, have fun and, if you need help, ask for it... Your inspectors will be glad to help or try to arrange for another team to help you. This should not be a traumatic experience! |
Mike Betts |
Billfred |
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You won't find this in a manual anywhere but you will need COUGH DROPS!! If you haven't started losing your voice by Friday afternoon, you aren't getting the full experience. |
wendymom |
bam-bam |
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I think the GDC just saw Inception. |
rtfgnow |
bam-bam |
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Any school official who isn't tickled pink by hundreds high school students, and teachers, and parents, and mentors spending their weekend celebrating STEM isn't a school official worth having. |
Ian Curtis |
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One wondered why they couldn't practice in the gym that day - because the robotics team had it reserved was the answer. "Oh, we have a robotics team?"
Sigh. This is a team with a low number. They've been around for at least a dozen years. There's still a lot more culture-changing to do. |
GaryVoshol |
pwnageNick |
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Step 1: Get a blue banner.
Step 2: Wave it everywhere until your School Board acknowledges your existence.
We haven't gotten to Step 1 yet, unfortunately. |
Chris is me |
pwnageNick |
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If we supply the part that adds the awesome to their robot, that makes us look good too. |
DonRotolo |
s_forbes |
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Read the manual. Know the manual. Love the manual. |
Koko Ed |
GCentola |
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Just put it in the dryer for a few extra cycles. That should shrink it down nice and small. |
notmattlythgoe |
548swimmer |
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"You know you're a robotics kid when you sit on Chief Delphi and hit refresh over and over again waiting for new pictures and videos of other teams" |
pwnageNick |
bam-bam |
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your time is better spent in the stands, watching what the robots actually do, as opposed to listening to the builders talk about what they're [I]supposed[/I] to do. |
sanddrag |
Taylor |
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