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Continue? You mean we can quit? Why didn't someone say so! |
tsaksa |
huberje |
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I understand that I'm in the minority when it comes to these things, so when the coverage switches to one these stories I exercise my right to change the channel. |
Karthik |
Ian Curtis |
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Now, FIRST has taken over my life (and my harddrive)! |
Kate00 |
Ian Curtis |
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We want your $0.02!!!! (and for that matter, if anyone can loan me $1.49 for a few donuts....) |
dlavery |
Ian Curtis |
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If anybody ever uses a terabyte in the next few years the world would probably come to an end |
spadercool |
Ian Curtis |
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Don’t forget the purpose of Chiefdelphi. It is to keep the community connected and to help each other out. Moderators have been working days and nights to keep this forum going years after years. Let’s keep this place professional. |
Arefin Bari |
Ian Curtis |
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As to "no fasteners," I have a gallon of epoxy, and I'm not afraid to spread it. |
Rick TYler |
Ian Curtis |
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By the way, a piece of advice to all those who haven't gone to Manchester for Kickoff before: Go. It's something you have to do at least once in your time in FIRST. |
Billfred |
Ian Curtis |
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We would expect our bot to be done by Week 5, but usually its about a day or two before shipping and then the ever-famous "all nite programmin' n driva trainin'" is done. |
Bharat Nain |
Ian Curtis |
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Don't short change your drivers. They really need drive time. |
Joe Johnson |
Ian Curtis |
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Gracious Professionalism at its finest - Competing like CRAZY on the field, then working together like professionals off the field to make these events the best they can be for everyone involved. |
Stu Bloom |
Ian Curtis |
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Instant Replay??? AAAAAAUUUUUGGGGGHHHHHH!!! |
Bill Moore |
Ian Curtis |
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The very fact that parts are rumored to be being re-used may be sufficient reason for the rule-makers to change a rule to prevent the re-use of that very part (not that they would ever be that devious!) |
dlavery |
Ian Curtis |
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I wonder if Radio Shacks all over should prepare for VEX robots dropping by for spare parts just like people going to a medical clinic... |
Wayne C. |
Ian Curtis |
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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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Dedication to FIRST gets more challenging as life gets more complicated but the rewards are SOOOOO worth it! |
Sean Schuff |
Ian Curtis |
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If they want my business, then they should act accordingly. If they don't, I am quite happy to take my business (and that of my $16.5 billion organization) elsewhere. |
dlavery |
Ian Curtis |
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Mob JVN for autographs |
Jay Trzaskos |
Ian Curtis |
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Dean's said it before, and it's been repeated many times, but it clearly hasn't sunk in yet, so I'll say really loudly. FIRST is not a science fair!
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Karthik |
Ian Curtis |
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The gates were removed for this game so that it would be easier to get the Zamboni in and out when the field was resurfaced after each round.
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dlavery |
Ian Curtis |
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Nothing beats the local hardware store :). |
Mike Martus |
Ian Curtis |
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Although I have much yet to go, in my short time in FIRST I have learned there is no such thing as a waste of time, especially when a) fundraising, b) mentoring students, or c) reading directions.
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Amanda Morrison |
Ian Curtis |
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But seriously? White paper.. CD.. upload.. You get what I'm sayin'! :) |
Elgin Clock |
Ian Curtis |
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* FIOTWOD -pronounced "FI ot wood", the first two syllables rhyme with "riot" -stands for: FIRST-is-the-only-topic-worthy-of-discussion |
Joe Johnson |
Ian Curtis |
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Way to steal my thunder, Billfred! :p
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Koko Ed |
Ian Curtis |
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Have you hugged a Martian today? (Dave, don't answer that.) |
Billfred |
Ian Curtis |
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"One man's trash is our robotics team's fundraiser" (We have an aluminum can drive to raise money) |
bombadier337 |
Ian Curtis |
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Anyway, everyone, PLEASE READ THE MANUAL VERY CAREFULLY and ask around for the answers before going directly to FIRST. :) |
AmyPrib |
Ian Curtis |
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I think the answer you will get will be the same we have been saying since post #2 on page 1. |
KenWittlief |
Ian Curtis |
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Don't feel intimidated, we don't bite =). |
nehalita |
Ian Curtis |
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Please ask a specific question if you want a specific answer. We are not psychic; we can not read your mind. |
Astronouth7303 |
Ian Curtis |
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During the year I can't wait for the game hint to be released, but then as soon as it is released and I read it for the first time my head starts to hurt and I regret reading it at all... |
Jon Jack |
Ian Curtis |
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Maybe between Art, skimoose, and some of the other intelligent folks on CD (most of us), we can force a redesign of the game.... |
EricH |
Ian Curtis |
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I read every darn page of this thread. |
Paul Copioli |
Ian Curtis |
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All I know is that last year in Philadelphi, our camera locked dead onto MOE (Team 365) and their flourescent green shirts during the matches. They might want to consider what would happen if they get pelted with balls during the autonomous period! :ahh: |
Greg Marra |
Ian Curtis |
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No caffine for you! |
Koko Ed |
Ian Curtis |
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Scouting wins championships folks...not draft orders. |
Andy Grady |
Ian Curtis |
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Tank tracks are one of those things that keep showing up on FIRST robots, in ways that I dont understand. |
KenWittlief |
Ian Curtis |
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.. just don't try to sell/trade your freshmen or something silly like that. :) |
Brandon Martus |
Ian Curtis |
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I've learned never to say never when it comes to FIRST teams. |
Karthik |
Ian Curtis |
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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 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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You need to stay on top of your classes or you will be back as a returning freshman on next year's team. |
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Ian Curtis |
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Defense shall reign supreme. |
Corey Balint |
Ian Curtis |
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Call it confidence, call it ego, call it what you want, but the fact of the matter is you need to be humble or someone will humble you. |
Dan Richardson |
Ian Curtis |
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I guess that we will just have to live with it, EH!!! :D |
Steve W |
Ian Curtis |
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Since our team is in possession of the school, we have no restrictions on how late we can be there. So our teams are often practicing into the wee hours of the morning. Also, the school board uses "the breeze" for storage of high jump mats, so it's a great place to nap. :) |
Karthik |
Ian Curtis |
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For fun, someone ought to spread out a bunch of petri dishes or something all over a regional and see what you bring home with you. Or not. |
KathieK |
Ian Curtis |
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"It was defense killed the beast." |
Justin |
Ian Curtis |
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Thankfully, my student drivers are a lot smarter than me and covered for me on several occasions. |
Paul Copioli |
Ian Curtis |
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