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The real world does not go together like an Erector set. FIRST robots should not either. |
dlavery |
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I remember going to Houston in 1998 and seeing a bot that could move sideways. Talk about inspiring... |
Ken Patton |
Karthik |
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...when the rack starts swaying you start praying! |
Wayne C. |
Karthik |
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I'm not basing success on winning a regional. Success is learning by building the best system you can. In the engineering industries, the best system is the one chosen. |
AdamHeard |
Karthik |
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“There are two ways to compete, one is to drag your opponent down, the other is to raise the bar and excel. Which do you think is more beneficial to you in the long run?” -- John Abele |
Candice.E |
Karthik |
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If everyone could just worry about how much fun they are having rather than how much they disagree with other teams, the program would be much better off. |
Tom Bottiglieri |
Karthik |
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I believe that those who have a clear understanding of their capabilities, both physical and financial, and design and build within those capabilities are the teams that succeed. |
Daniel_LaFleur |
Karthik |
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Many would say it is both gracious and professional to make sure your robot will not damage another team's robot. |
4throck |
Karthik |
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anything that breaks a kitbot frame is probably breaking most custom frames of similar weight, too. |
dtengineering |
Karthik |
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a robot is never finished... It can always be redone and improved. |
EricVicenti |
Karthik |
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Every game design should be a means to an end. |
Mark McLeod |
Karthik |
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The losing alliance should know they lost, admit it, and use the desire to win to push themselves even further. |
artdutra04 |
Karthik |
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...the great teams in FRC will probably continue to be great teams. That is because they have great people who embrace the challenge rather than whine about it. |
dtengineering |
Karthik |
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...And thank goodness there are powerhouse teams out there... they set a great example and inspire the rest of us to greater heights. |
dtengineering |
Karthik |
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The robot is never 'done' there is always something that can be done to improve it. |
Jonathan Norris |
Karthik |
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the everyone is a winner philosophy cheapens winning. |
Andrew Schreiber |
Karthik |
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If I had come up with a chokehold strategy, I wouldn't talk about it on Chief Delphi. |
Tom Bottiglieri |
Karthik |
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The question was asked. The GDC gave their ruling. If you don't like it then maybe you can run your own tournament and let people ignore your rulings. |
Daniel_LaFleur |
Karthik |
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We can either sit around and complain about what could have been, or we can focus on the upside of what we have and move on. |
Vikesrock |
Karthik |
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Common sense goes a long way. |
Akash Rastogi |
Karthik |
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Unconventional isn't necessarily innovation. |
AdamHeard |
Karthik |
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It doesn't matter if you write a thousand lines of code for a robot, if you didn't teach and/or inspire the HS students as you did it then you are not a mentor. |
JamesBrown |
Karthik |
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Just wanted to know some of your favorite physics and math equasions during build seasions thanks. mine is pathagriom therom |
team 3311 |
Karthik |
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I don't care if my team wins. I care if they try their hardest to win. |
pfreivald |
Karthik |
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We need to find the female engineering mentors in FIRST and start having them present/co-present technical conferences at the championships. We need to start showing the girls on the teams that there are female engineering "rock stars" to look up to. |
Kims Robot |
Karthik |
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This special is supposed to promote science, not convert the world to gracious professionalism (though that wouldn't be such a bad idea). |
Karibou |
Karthik |
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The greatest lesson we can teach our kids is how to win. |
AdamHeard |
Karthik |
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Sure, whining is easier than working, but what's more rewarding? |
PayneTrain |
Karthik |
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Doing something reliably is better than doing something well occasionally. |
Andrew Schreiber |
Karthik |
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118 embodies everything this entire program is supposed to be about: INSPIRATION. Respect that. Acknowledge that. Support that. |
barn34 |
Karthik |
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I find it ironic how the game "Recycle Rush" can create so much waste. |
bEdhEd |
Karthik |
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There is a problem getting girls interested in STEM. Swift, immediate action is required. Continuing to stay the course leads to disaster. |
Madison |
Karthik |
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To think that the seminal work on the FRC experience is about the least favorite game of all time, being played by a team that no longer exists, is either the height of insanity or a master stroke of inspiration. |
GeeTwo |
Karthik |
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The reason I care about it is that I don't want minorities (whether that's females or other racial minorities) to see the STEM world as only inclusive of majorities or men. |
Monochron |
Karthik |
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Never underestimate people's ability to underestimate. |
Ginger Power |
Karthik |
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Of course, every team in FTC should be asking the magic question: "What would Simbotics do?" |
Billfred |
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Building a robot is one thing - but the fun I have had with my mentors, parents, and other students on team outings is something I cherish. |
SuperJake |
KathieK |
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In my opinion, the right mix of student, mentor, and engineer involvement is when everyone gives it 100%. |
Jack Jones |
KathieK |
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With your eyes open, there are wonders to behold, keep them closed and all you will do is bump into walls. |
Al Skierkiewicz |
KathieK |
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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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Part of being an effective leader is knowing your own personal limits. |
artdutra04 |
KathieK |
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...UFH nominations are like jello, there is always room for one more. |
Barry Bonzack |
KathieK |
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Ah, the FIRST Community, aka The Land of Little Patience :) |
Jessica Boucher |
KathieK |
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Finally, a Team Update that we can all agree to! |
artdutra04 |
KathieK |
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We call ourselves community/family. We are. Our kitchen table where we gather is the size of Chief Delphi. |
JaneYoung |
KathieK |
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...many different kinds of students join our team. Some only have an interest in media, or others in cheering. What is important is that they are having fun while working in an engineering environment. |
Bharat Nain |
KathieK |
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In other words, don't count your chickens before they hatch, even if the shell seems broken. |
Lil' Lavery |
KathieK |
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Technology is everywhere, yet the human factor is what makes an event special. |
synth3tk |
KathieK |
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Build tough and come to play. |
JaneYoung |
KathieK |
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People misuse GP because they see Dean as some sort of whimsical cross between the Nutty Professor and Mister Rogers and think that FIRST is Disney World and we're all going to happily hold hands around the campfire and sing happy songs all day long. |
Koko Ed |
KathieK |
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But their robot puts its wheels on one at a time just like ours, so we can be a HOF winner too! - Foster [more] 
