08-07-2008 17:09

AndyB

Re: pic: New FTC robots prototype

Dean's "All Denim" (now referred to as "Deanim") look is apparently catching on.

08-07-2008 17:18

ttldomination

Re: pic: New FTC robots prototype

Very nice, it seems that these robots resemble the same type of bots that were at the FTC showcase, I hope the game is good.

08-07-2008 21:21

Lowfategg

Re: pic: New FTC robots prototype

Looks pretty much the same to me, but it does look like these bots have a lot more parts on them. Also it looks like the one on the right has 12 or 16 wheels on it, thats interesting.

08-07-2008 23:14

gblake

Re: pic: New FTC robots prototype

FYI - A little while ago, I posted some close ups of 2-3 mechanisms made with the prototype parts that were used in the April Showcase Competition kits. The pics are here: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/2153

Blake

08-07-2008 23:27

N7UJJ

Re: pic: New FTC robots prototype

We did a presentation about FIRST so we were wearing the "senior mentor uniform."

09-07-2008 10:14

abeD

Re: pic: New FTC robots prototype

Well done, although it's more commonly refereed to as a Canadian Tuxedo.

09-07-2008 10:36

Dan Petrovic

Re: pic: New FTC robots prototype

Are you sure this is for FTC?

It looks like Lego NTX, which would mean it's for FLL.

Of course, there's always the possibility that I am mistaken.

09-07-2008 10:42

Greg Needel

Re: pic: New FTC robots prototype

In this case you are mistaken. The new FTC platform is run by an NXT controller.


Anyone else concerned that the caption says It is getting really close to FTC kickoff for them still to be unsure of the kit. In terms of suppliers and distribution 3 months is short.

09-07-2008 11:01

Libby K

Re: pic: New FTC robots prototype

You mean the "founder's uniform"?



Jane, you know I'm only kidding around.

09-07-2008 11:14

JaneYoung

Re: pic: New FTC robots prototype

I think Dr. Cameron may be referring to the denim shirt as a Senior Mentor shirt.

--
Does this mean you guys were here in San Antonio and I didn't get to see you?!

09-07-2008 12:23

N7UJJ

Re: pic: New FTC robots prototype

Well... We arrived on a Monday afternoon, presented on Tuesday and left on Wednesday. We met a lot of people (there were 18,000 people at the conference). We didn't even get time to tour the Alamo. We didn't "Remember the Alamo"; we're probably permanently barred from returning to Texas.

We should have contacted you, but...

Allan

09-07-2008 13:49

artdutra04

Re: pic: New FTC robots prototype

While the robot on the left probably looks like it could have been constructed from a single FTC kit, the one on the right is definitely composed of two, possibly even three or more, of the current "still a work in progress" FTC kits based on the quantity of the gears and wheels they used.

(Most of the pictures of the FTC "competition kit" only show two large aluminum gears, four medium aluminum ones, and four small aluminum ones, along with four of each size wheel).

09-07-2008 16:02

JaneYoung

Re: pic: New FTC robots prototype

Okie doke. I don't think the Alamo is going anywhere anytime soon. Also, San Antonio has a beautiful zoo. If compared to other zoos, one might say it is small but it is pristine and rich in flora as well as fauna. If you ever come back and have the opportunity, it is worth a visit. Hope you had a good time in Texas - 18,000 people - woo!