14-03-2007 11:24

CaseyKasem77

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

Your Programmers definitly have something to be very proud of. At the Florida Regional we had 3 maybe 4 bots at the most that could score in autonomous, scoring on the top rack is very impressive.

14-03-2007 11:32

Adam Freeman

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

Very nice job. We have been able to score on the lower and middle rows, and at different starting positions but we have not put a keeper on the top row yet.

Are you using the camera? If so, does the keeper obstruct its view when it is tracking?

14-03-2007 11:34

Maggie27

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

Your robot was perfect.

14-03-2007 12:00

Dan 1038

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Freeman Very nice job. We have been able to score on the lower and middle rows, and at different starting positions but we have not put a keeper on the top row yet. Are you using the camera? If so, does the keeper obstruct its view when it is tracking?

14-03-2007 12:09

Jimmy Nichols

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam Freeman Very nice job. We have been able to score on the lower and middle rows, and at different starting positions but we have not put a keeper on the top row yet. Are you using the camera? If so, does the keeper obstruct its view when it is tracking?

14-03-2007 12:54

Dan 1038

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

For those interested, I posted a pic of our starting position and basic auton sequence at: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/27725

14-03-2007 13:00

Mr MOE

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

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Originally Posted by Dan 1038 For those interested, I posted a pic of our starting position and basic auton sequence at: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/27725

14-03-2007 17:14

AdamHeard

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

Wow... that looks very, very similar to our robot...

14-03-2007 19:12

Dan 1038

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamHeard Wow... that looks very, very similar to our robot...

14-03-2007 19:47

AdamHeard

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

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Originally Posted by Dan 1038 Can you post a pic of yours? We are best on the top, though we can hang anywhere easily, I would love to see your robot and discuss your strategy!

14-03-2007 20:20

DarthXar

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

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Originally Posted by Dan 1038 I'll leave it to one of our programmers to reply to specifics on the auton program, but we do use the camera to aquire the target (we never know which one it will like best) along with some dead reckoning logic and arm control including gear tooth sensors. We target the top row, as it moves the least. We were very successful in practice rounds (6 of 8), not so much in the "real matches". We think the floor condition may have affected our performance, but we were very close when we missed, ie tubes barely bouncing off the rack. We'll see what happens in Buckeye... Thanks to all for the nice comments!

14-03-2007 20:24

Dan 1038

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

Wow, very similar desgn - Yours is a little more robust in the arms, we were going for a lower center of gravity, which has worked well. How many gripper details on the arms did you guys try and what did you end up with? We went through a bunch of details on the arms before we went back to basics... Good looking robot!

14-03-2007 20:32

nsr

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

That is very impressive. Congrats

14-03-2007 23:45

jgannon

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

This robot owns. Watch out, Einstein.

15-03-2007 01:11

AdamHeard

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan 1038 Wow, very similar desgn - Yours is a little more robust in the arms, we were going for a lower center of gravity, which has worked well. How many gripper details on the arms did you guys try and what did you end up with? We went through a bunch of details on the arms before we went back to basics... Good looking robot!

15-03-2007 11:10

Dan 1038

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

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Originally Posted by AdamHeard I hope we end up in the same division at nationals... that would be rather interesting.

15-03-2007 12:32

M. Mellott

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

You guys were great at Pittsburgh!! Hope to team up with you again at Buckeye!! Good luck!!

15-03-2007 13:31

Waynep

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

The ThunderHawks have been one of the powerhouses storming up Pittsburgh for the past two years. Whether it be on the field, with their technical and strategical prowess, style (anyone notice that their bumpers changed color depending on what alliance they were on, and the slick airbrushed paint job by Amanda), or their relentless spirit throughout competition. They cheered for everyone and I mean EVERYONE. 1038 is a well rounded team that truly gets it. They are one of the most humble and gracious competitors that you will ever meet. No matter what they will always play their hardest and do what's RIGHT for their alliance as well as their opponents. The ThunderHawks made it a personal goal to help other teams in need especially the rookies. They spent countless amount of time guiding our rookie #1 (way to go 2279) seed through eliminations, sharing their scouting information, consulting on strategy and picks for alliance selections. To Dave, Jimmy, Dan, the rest of the mentors and students thanks for showing us what's so great about FIRST. The ThunderHawks are a team that I will always judge mine against and try to emulate. Go get 'em at Buckeye and see you down at the CMP.
Best,
Wayne

15-03-2007 15:23

Dan 1038

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

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Originally Posted by Waynep The ThunderHawks are a team that I will always judge mine against and try to emulate.

11-04-2007 23:33

Jimmy Nichols

Re: pic: 1038 Nails auton in the Pitt eliminations

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waynep The ThunderHawks have been one of the powerhouses storming up Pittsburgh for the past two years. Whether it be on the field, with their technical and strategical prowess, style (anyone notice that their bumpers changed color depending on what alliance they were on, and the slick airbrushed paint job by Amanda), or their relentless spirit throughout competition. They cheered for everyone and I mean EVERYONE. 1038 is a well rounded team that truly gets it. They are one of the most humble and gracious competitors that you will ever meet. No matter what they will always play their hardest and do what's RIGHT for their alliance as well as their opponents. The ThunderHawks made it a personal goal to help other teams in need especially the rookies. They spent countless amount of time guiding our rookie #1 (way to go 2279) seed through eliminations, sharing their scouting information, consulting on strategy and picks for alliance selections. To Dave, Jimmy, Dan, the rest of the mentors and students thanks for showing us what's so great about FIRST. The ThunderHawks are a team that I will always judge mine against and try to emulate. Go get 'em at Buckeye and see you down at the CMP. Best, Wayne