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Okay.  We really were not ready for a competition.  Our competition robot didn't even attend (because robots that move are just so much more interesting).  So we brought ''Budget Bot'', our prototype chassis.  ''Budget Bot'' can do just one thing: push the beacon buttons.  One important point: it can do this in autonomous, and this is a useful ability.
 
Okay.  We really were not ready for a competition.  Our competition robot didn't even attend (because robots that move are just so much more interesting).  So we brought ''Budget Bot'', our prototype chassis.  ''Budget Bot'' can do just one thing: push the beacon buttons.  One important point: it can do this in autonomous, and this is a useful ability.
  
It turns out that ''Budget Bot'' performed well.  So did the team.  We finished qualifications as 4<sup>th</sup> seed and were joined by FTC teams 8528 [http://rhymeknowreason.weebly.com/ Rhyme know reason] and 7055 [https://www.facebook.com/Cruzin-Comets-552899078109601/ Cruzin Comets Alpha] to form the 4<sup>th</sup> alliance.  Alas, the 1<sup>st</sup> alliance defeated us in semifinals and went on to win the tournament.
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It turns out that ''Budget Bot'' performed well.  So did the team.  We finished qualifications as 4<sup>th</sup> seed and were joined by FTC teams 8528 [http://rhymeknowreason.weebly.com/ Rhyme know reason] and 7055 [https://www.facebook.com/Cruzin-Comets-552899078109601/ Cruzin Comets Alpha] to form the 4<sup>th</sup> alliance.  Alas, the 1<sup>st</sup> alliance defeated us in semifinals and went on to win the tournament.  Congratulations to 1<sup>st</sup> alliance 9372 (Standard Model), 9971(LANbros) & 6964 (Team IGUtech) on their victory.
  
We had three Sab-BOT-age volunteers at this event: Sathya Yalvigi (7314), Laura and Josh G (both FRC 1640).
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Three Sab-BOT-age volunteers worked at this event: Sathya Yalvigi (7314), Laura and Josh G (both FRC 1640).
  
 
==Eastern Pennsylvania FTC Qualifier Photo Gallery==
 
==Eastern Pennsylvania FTC Qualifier Photo Gallery==
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Image:FTC7314_VV_E_PA_Qual_161119-1 - Laura.jpg|Event Volunteer Laura
 
Image:FTC7314_VV_E_PA_Qual_161119-1 - Laura.jpg|Event Volunteer Laura
 
Image:FTC7314_VV_E_PA_Qual_161119-2.jpg|Team meeting
 
Image:FTC7314_VV_E_PA_Qual_161119-2.jpg|Team meeting
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Image:FTC7314_VV_E_PA_Qual_161119-3.jpg|Bringing ''Budget Bot'' to inspection
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Image:FTC7314_VV_E_PA_Qual_161119-4.jpg|Pit scouting
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Image:FTC7314_VV_E_PA_Qual_161119-5.jpg|Pit
 
Image:FTC7314_VV_E_PA_Qual_161119-6 - Sarah Fogwell.jpg|Sarah Fogwell - Field 1 announcer
 
Image:FTC7314_VV_E_PA_Qual_161119-6 - Sarah Fogwell.jpg|Sarah Fogwell - Field 1 announcer
 
Image:FTC7314_VV_E_PA_Qual_161119-7 - Tom Wexler.jpg|Tom Wexler - MC par ec
 
Image:FTC7314_VV_E_PA_Qual_161119-7 - Tom Wexler.jpg|Tom Wexler - MC par ec

Revision as of 19:25, 20 November 2016

The Eastern Pennsylvania Qualifying Tournament, graciously hosted by Miss Daisy at the Wissahickon Middle School was FTC 7314's first competition of the season.

Okay. We really were not ready for a competition. Our competition robot didn't even attend (because robots that move are just so much more interesting). So we brought Budget Bot, our prototype chassis. Budget Bot can do just one thing: push the beacon buttons. One important point: it can do this in autonomous, and this is a useful ability.

It turns out that Budget Bot performed well. So did the team. We finished qualifications as 4th seed and were joined by FTC teams 8528 Rhyme know reason and 7055 Cruzin Comets Alpha to form the 4th alliance. Alas, the 1st alliance defeated us in semifinals and went on to win the tournament. Congratulations to 1st alliance 9372 (Standard Model), 9971(LANbros) & 6964 (Team IGUtech) on their victory.

Three Sab-BOT-age volunteers worked at this event: Sathya Yalvigi (7314), Laura and Josh G (both FRC 1640).

Eastern Pennsylvania FTC Qualifier Photo Gallery