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By: Mike Soukup
New: 22-02-2011 16:44
Updated: 22-02-2011 17:26
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Wildstang's 2011 robot represents two firsts for our team. I'll fill you in on the details for one of them, you should be able to spot the second one (hint: it has to to with the design).
Every season prior to this one, all 15 years Wildstang has been in FIRST, we have had a single sponsor's logo on our robot: the Motorola batwings. Motorola gives us money, a place to practice, and access to their model shop, the machines in it, and the labor of its employees. Twelve days into the build season, we learned that the shop was shutting down, all the machinists were losing their jobs, and we would not be able to use it anymore.
Through prior conversations with JVN, we knew that IFI would be willing to get us through a season if something like this happened to us. After a quick call to John, who had a brief conversation with Tony, they agreed to make any sheet metal parts we needed this year. Without IFI's support and Tony Norman's dedication to the educational robotics community, our 2011 robot would not exist in its current form. The least we could do is put their logo on our robot.
Team IFI has a new member.
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22-02-2011 17:15
XaulZan11
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I was ok with occasionally facing an IFI team at the Championship or IRI, but now we have to see one at both our regionals?! I am not happy
Will there be another 'teaser' or will this have to hold me over until Thursday at Wisconsin?
22-02-2011 17:21
Racer26
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Interesting. Does this predicate Motorola axing their support for 111 in 2012, or is it simply a case of a Motorola executive decision affecting the direct local support 111 has been getting from Motorola, but Motorola will continue to support 111's program in future? I also wonder if this means simply that IFI has 'rescued' the stranded 111 for the 2011 FRC season, or if this is likely to become 111 joining the Team IFI ranks on a more permanent basis?
22-02-2011 17:37
JaneYoung
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| Twelve days into the build season, we learned that the shop was shutting down, all the machinists were losing their jobs, and we would not be able to use it anymore. |
IFI must be very proud to be 111's sponsor and friend. It is a strong partnership and brings happiness to a sad time.
Good luck this season, 111.
Jane
22-02-2011 17:50
Kims Robot
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Wow, what IFI continues to do for the FIRST community is amazing... I wont mention the politics that cause me to be amazed, but lets just say they are the definition of GP 
Im certain Wildstang will make IFI proud 
22-02-2011 17:57
Chris is me
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Wow. Congratulations on your decision. That six wheel drive will serve you very well.
I guess the IFI thing is neat too.
22-02-2011 18:10
Rich Kressly
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Even facing these types of grim situations, the community finds a way to sustain excellence.
Two lessons for all the kiddies to learn here:
1. You will not get 100% of the help you don't ask for.
2. No FRC Team, no matter how many blue banners they fly, is immune to this kind of adversity. Prepare. Always.
No matter how well I think I know the IFI folks in Greenville and beyond, even after moonlighting for them for three years, I'm always amazed how they find the energy, time, and resources to support a cause all of us feel is so important in oh so many ways. You could spend a week listing all the contributions and you won't run out of line items ...
22-02-2011 20:24
Akash Rastogi
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In the wise words of Wu Tang Clan, "Diversify yo' [funds]!"
Great to see another IFI team.
Any special specs on the 6wd setup?
22-02-2011 21:03
Billfred
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I see they also included some silver Sharpies with the parts.
Sorry to hear about the closing of the Motorola shop--hopefully everyone up there (tie-dyed or otherwise) bounces back quickly.
22-02-2011 22:29
ratdude747
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With the motorola shop down, where are you guys working now?
Good luck this year. I know what having a big sponsor (or in my case, a promising prospect) back out on you. I would mention who it might have been in my case, but we are giving it another try.
Hopefully there is more than just this teaser...
23-02-2011 14:24
Mike Soukup
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The answer to the general question of "what's next?" is "we'll see." Motorola at the corporate level plans to continue to support FIRST and our team. This was just an unfortunate local decision that impacted us. We still have our practice field and we have enough hand tools to get us through this season. We're exploring a bunch of options for machining for next year.
Billfred, we used black sharpies for the red bumpers last year and a disappointing white paint pen for the blue. After seeing John's blog post we decided to give silver a shot and it worked real well.
23-02-2011 14:34
Jared Russell
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A NARROW WILDSTANG ROBOT???
What is the world coming to!
23-02-2011 15:04
Chris is me
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Originally Posted by Jared341
A NARROW WILDSTANG ROBOT???
What is the world coming to! |
23-02-2011 15:37
Brandon Holley
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Sorry to hear about the Motorola shop closing. It's no surprise to see you guys able to still make a beautiful looking machine despite that setback.
Oh, and team IFI is getting scarier by the year...
-Brando
23-02-2011 16:51
Racer26
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Originally Posted by Brandon Holley
Oh, and team IFI is getting scarier by the year...
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but Team IFI currently consists of:
111 - 14 blue banners (3 trips to Einstein, 2 Championships) [f. 1996]
148 - 9 blue banners (1 trip to Einstein, 2 Championships) [f. 1992]
217 - 18 blue banners (5 trips to Einstein, 2 Championships) [f. 1999]
254 - 26 blue banners (3 trips to Einstein, 0 Championships) [f. 1999]
1114 - 21 blue banners (2 trips to Einstein, 1 Championship) [f. 2003]
Note: all numbers based on my counts from http://frclinks.com/t/<#>, and are therefore subject to inaccuracies on FIRSTs part, especially on pre-2001 info.
87 blue banners, 66 years of FRC experience, 14 trips to Einstein, and 7 Championships between them (granted, 3 of those championships are the same one, when 148/217/1114 won 2008 championship together).
An incredible bunch.
EDIT: Corrected errors.
23-02-2011 16:56
sdcantrell56
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Originally Posted by 1075guy
Concur.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Team IFI currently consists of: 111 - 14 blue banners (3 trips to Einstein, 2 Championships) [f. 1996] 148 - 8 blue banners (1 trip to Einstein, 1 Championship) [f. 1992] 217 - 18 blue banners (5 trips to Einstein, 2 Championships) [f. 1999] 254 - 26 blue banners (3 trips to Einstein, 0 Championships) [f. 1999] 1114 - 20 blue banners (2 trips to Einstein, 1 Championship) [f. 2003] 2056 - 9 blue banners (1 trip to Einstein, 0 Championships) [f. 2007] Note: all numbers based on my counts from http://frclinks.com/t/<#>, and are therefore subject to inaccuracies on FIRSTs part, especially on pre-2001 info. 95 blue banners, 70 years of FRC experience, 15 trips to Einstein, and 6 Championships between them (granted, 3 of those championships are the same one, when 148/217/1114 won 2008 championship together). This group also includes two teams currently tied for the record of most consecutive regional wins starting from their rookie regional (2056/254, with 8.) 2056 is poised to take that record for themselves week 1 at FLR, it will also be their first time at a regional on US soil. An incredible bunch. |
23-02-2011 16:57
waialua359
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Reading this post makes you grateful for what you have and the realization that things dont last forever, regardless of the team.
It pays off to be a great team, for which they've established relationships with other great teams.
Even with what they have to overcome this year, I'd expect the end result to be the same as usual..............dominating at tournaments.
23-02-2011 16:59
Andrew Schreiber
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Originally Posted by 1075guy
Concur.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Team IFI currently consists of: 111 - 14 blue banners (3 trips to Einstein, 2 Championships) [f. 1996] 148 - 8 blue banners (1 trip to Einstein, 1 Championship) [f. 1992] 217 - 18 blue banners (5 trips to Einstein, 2 Championships) [f. 1999] 254 - 26 blue banners (3 trips to Einstein, 0 Championships) [f. 1999] 1114 - 20 blue banners (2 trips to Einstein, 1 Championship) [f. 2003] 2056 - 9 blue banners (1 trip to Einstein, 0 Championships) [f. 2007] Note: all numbers based on my counts from http://frclinks.com/t/<#>, and are therefore subject to inaccuracies on FIRSTs part, especially on pre-2001 info. 95 blue banners, 70 years of FRC experience, 15 trips to Einstein, and 6 Championships between them (granted, 3 of those championships are the same one, when 148/217/1114 won 2008 championship together). This group also includes two teams currently tied for the record of most consecutive regional wins starting from their rookie regional (2056/254, with 8.) 2056 is poised to take that record for themselves week 1 at FLR, it will also be their first time at a regional on US soil. An incredible bunch. |
148 has 2 Championships (1993 if I recall)
23-02-2011 17:08
Racer26
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Originally Posted by sdcantrell56
Pretty sure 2056 is not part of IFI. At least last year all there stuff was done by a different shop
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I was basing my knowledge of their involvement with Team IFI from this photo: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...light=team+ifi
23-02-2011 17:10
Chris is me
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254's record for consecutive regionals was broken by 2056 last year, not tied.
23-02-2011 17:32
Racer26
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Original post corrected with new information.
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