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Comments and Documentation: Use them! You would never believe how fast you will forget how something works, especially when things are flying at you so fast. Other/future programmers will understand what you did and why you did it. |
BigJ |
DeformedFedora |
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KoP inventory -- it's the FIRST version of opening Christmas presents. |
BigJ |
Hallry |
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I think it's pretty cool that the Black Eyed Peas and other celebrities are willing to take up their time to come celebrate science and technology with us. |
BIGWILLI2081 |
Taylor |
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The Indiana Mafia? We are very insulted. Another comment like that and you could wind up having a couple of broken legs. But thanks for the good words |
Bill Beatty |
Billfred |
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I am all for high school sports, but as Dean continually preaches, we sometimes are not putting enough emphases in the right places. |
Bill Beatty |
Billfred |
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Whatever the rule, MAKE IT CLEAR. |
Bill Beatty |
Billfred |
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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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We do have a good time.
Mr. Bill |
Bill Beatty |
Jay Trzaskos |
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It’s possible to make friends without agreeing on everything. |
Bill Gold |
Andy Baker |
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It shouldn’t be about whether or not you think it’s easy or not, it’s about whether or not you think the effect of the change would be a positive step for our country. |
Bill Gold |
Billfred |
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When in doubt, ask... don't assume (unless you don't mind wasting time/money). |
Bill Gold |
Billfred |
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I actually love and am very thankful for what all these amazing engineering role models put into this program year in and year out. |
Bill Gold |
Andy Baker |
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Fool me once? Shame on you... Fool me thrice? I'm just a wishful thinker :( |
Bill Gold |
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FIRST is difficult and it is challenging, but you aren’t necessarily required to go off and build an 8 motor drivetrain and 4 motor / 8 pneumatic piston arm mechanism for the heck of it when a 2 motor non-shifting drivetrain and 2 motor arm does just as good a job. |
Bill Gold |
Karthik |
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What I’m trying to say is that you should not necessarily be looking to build the next “cool” thing, unless that’s your team’s goal and you’ve got the resources to finish it by ship date. |
Bill Gold |
Karthik |
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The teams who have the best chance at success are the ones who know where they can save time and money on machining by using or using part of some premade equivalent.
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Bill Gold |
Karthik |
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Go fish, dude. |
Bill Gold |
Madison |
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Lucky breaks and trying to minimize failures or moments of retardedness are what these games are all about, like any sport. |
Bill Gold |
Holtzman |
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What's an autonomous mode? |
Bill Gold |
Jessica Boucher |
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Yes, it really is Bill Miller posting on Chief Delphi (Imagine that!). |
Bill Miller |
MechEng83 |
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There's more elegant ways to play defense than beating on the other robot. |
Bill Moore |
Billfred |
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Win, Lose or Tie, but do it in a way that FIRSTers will be talking about for years to come! |
Bill Moore |
dlavery |
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The game starts, we learn, the game changes, we learn some more, the game changes again, we learn even more . . . |
Bill Moore |
Kyle |
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A career is never static. |
Bill Moore |
Billfred |
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Instant Replay??? AAAAAAUUUUUGGGGGHHHHHH!!! |
Bill Moore |
Ian Curtis |
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Adaptability is the key folks. Your job will not be the same 10 years from now (when I retire), or 20 years or 30 years from now. The tools and systems you use will change, and you must be able to adapt along with them. |
Bill Moore |
Billfred |
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Okay, who's willing to admit they treat their robot as a pet? |
Bill Moore |
Billfred |
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Repeat after me: "The Internet is my friend." :rolleyes: |
Bill Moore |
Alex Burman |
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"Rookie" just means you are new to the game, not that your team isn't as skilled as many already in the competition. |
Bill Moore |
Billfred |
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Nobody wins a Regional on Thursday. |
Bill Moore |
Rick TYler |
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It is sad when the robots do not perform as we designed them. It is sadder still, when they perform well, but they are not victorious. However, it is most saddening when they win at a competition, and competitors are unwilling to acknowledge the teamwork and good fortune of the alliance. |
Bill Moore |
The Lucas |
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I think if you talk with mentors of FIRST teams, you will find that they have changed the world. |
Bill Moore |
Andy Baker |
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My favorite is always "The Next One!" |
Bill Moore |
Koko Ed |
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It is proper to have a disagreement, but it is improper to be disrespectful. |
Bill Moore |
Jaine Perotti |
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Off-season events aren't just for gameplay, they should also be a training session for new students and rookie teams. |
Bill Moore |
JaneYoung |
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Strategy is rarely static, and how you design your robot isn't always the best way to win the game. |
Bill Moore |
Shadow503 |
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I can't wait until Kick Off! Simultaneously across the country there will be one loud cry of "Doh!", followed by the sound of smacking foreheads with the palm of a hand, then "Why didn't I figure that out? I saw the hint". Indeed, hind sight is 20/20. |
billbo911 |
Ian Curtis |
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Ship dates, rules and deadlines all share one thing in common, they are your friend. |
billbo911 |
JaneYoung |
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In my line of work, we affectionately refer to this approach as "Seagull Engineering". Why? Because we swoop in, flap around making a lot of noise and commotion, leave a big mess of "stuff" behind and then fly off. |
billbo911 |
AustinSchuh |
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There really is nothing else that needs to be said. |
billbo911 |
DeformedFedora |
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Looks like it will be to your advantage to keep the Refs happy.
Remember, Donuts go a long way toward that end! |
billbo911 |
TGurlik |
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No one wants to have the piece that they spent hours swiss-cheesing break in half... |
BillCloyes |
Billfred |
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I'd say go out and kick their collective boo-tays...in a non-damaging, graciously professional manner, of course. (wink wink)
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Billfred |
Beth Sweet |
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In racing, speed is measured in cubic dollars. In FIRST, success is measured in cubic skill. |
Billfred |
dlavery |
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Eventually, the "less effective" tweaks will settle to the bottom, and the more effective ones will be assimilated by the group. Then someone will tweak the tweak. That's when the fun begins. |
Billfred |
dlavery |
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And, by the way, we're all weird. It's just a matter of how well you hide or show it. :D |
Billfred |
Joe Matt |
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Even then, the robotics competiton is only part of FIRST. |
Billfred |
Beth Sweet |
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I am not a moderator, but I am John V-Neun. |
Billfred |
Astronouth7303 |
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a Victor is a Victor is a Victor. |
Billfred |
Astronouth7303 |
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And Dave...should I borrow someone's hair dryer from here in case the NASA truck needs some de-icing again this year? |
Billfred |
Elgin Clock |
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I'll just be happy if they give us a great game. - Koko Ed [more] 
