Robo Challenge Open Day & FRA FW Awards 2012

[jonny]

Re: Robo Challenge Open Day & FRA FW Awards 2012

How big is it in sq foot? Can spinner testing be done?

Might be interested in going, could also do a talk. Though if it's as packed as gadget show I'll just rage quit .

[RogueTwoRobots]

Re: Robo Challenge Open Day & FRA FW Awards 2012

The Gadget Show event pits-area was busy yes, but it was a small sacrifice for a great event.

There's a strong likelihood that I'll be living/working in or around Durham at the time of this event/get-together, which means it should be easy enough to pop down whatever weekend it's held. Not sure if there's much I'm enough of an expert on to talk about, but I'd be happy to film the talks and upload them for the people of the internet to enjoy. I'd also be quite interested in the possible tech-checker training and CO2 filling station segments.

If I manage along, it should be with both robots. Just ordered a new belt (and a spare!) for Drumroll's drum, although it's not a problem if we can't run spinners.

[james...venom]

Re: Robo Challenge Open Day & FRA FW Awards 2012

Would be great if you could come Jamie although I appreciate it is a long way for you. Your probably the most experienced drum spinner around and have a great knowledge of drum diameters, ways to mount them and dimensions for teeth which I know people building drums would find very valuable. I was suprised to see so many drum spinners at the champs this year so they are definitely popular. Would be great to do the tech checking course too.

I appreciate the pits were tight at the champs, However the main problem was teams that were not competing still left their tools and brought whiteboard robots. Now we do really appreciate everyone's support however at that particular event it reduced space for competing teams. At our workshop it's naturally not a massive space however we should be able to get plenty of teams in with no issues. Its not about pit space it's about the value of testing your machines, making modifications, doing more testing and learning from experienced people with new ideas. That way you don't have to learn during a full combat event against NST lol. We already have some great sessions lined up, we are going to make it as good as it can be

[Anttazz]

Re: Robo Challenge Open Day & FRA FW Awards 2012

If anyone wants to come along and help with getting Erics hydraulics going then as long as i'm fit ill come along . Could be a good teaching piece if there is a hydraulics seminar going on over the course of the event too.

Not entirely selfish reasons for wanting to go of course though, missed the champs so would be great to get to one RC event at least

If Jamie isn't off to windmills-new we could probably manage a bus load of us all coming down the M6

[RogueTwoRobots]

Re: Robo Challenge Open Day & FRA FW Awards 2012

The best I have to offer so far is 20 seconds into this fight, although Dave Taylor got some good footage of its boogy-woogies in a demo

And the good man has uploaded said video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS73VwDsjLo

[Anttazz]

Re: Robo Challenge Open Day & FRA FW Awards 2012

Sounds good man, better getting it right the way it is before starting to add all the complicated stuff to it .

As always it'll be a last minute call with us depending on what bookings we have and when the actual date is set for, but Jamie S was gutted that he missed the GSL event this year so he might make it along too. I'll get him to finish off Colin's bot with him so hopefully he'll have something to play with as Jr's gas bottle has something weird going on with it.

[james...venom]

Re: Robo Challenge Open Day & FRA FW Awards 2012

Hi Tony

Im not an expert but I may be able to help you with your hydraulics, depending on what the problem is. If there is enough interest then we could look at a hydraulic session too.

[Kenny]

Re: Robo Challenge Open Day & FRA FW Awards 2012

Can we request a grudge match from the champs? i'd like another go at little hitter

[Anttazz]

Re: Robo Challenge Open Day & FRA FW Awards 2012

I'm not event too sure if I'll be able to make it or not so don't go out of your way to organise anything on my account. I greatly appreciate the offer though James and if I can make it and bring Eric along then I will take you up on it if you have the time to spare .

[Anttazz]

Re: Robo Challenge Open Day & FRA FW Awards 2012

Oh, and will I ask Jamie S if he will do a seminar on chatting up models after you were all relying on him for that at the GSL last year?

[james...venom]

Re: Robo Challenge Open Day & FRA FW Awards 2012

Im looking at potentially Saturday June 2nd. I need to check it with a few people before we can confirm but this is the preferred date at the moment. Got some great talks lined up!

[PJ-27]

Re: Robo Challenge Open Day & FRA FW Awards 2012

One on Pneumatics?

[james...venom]

Re: Robo Challenge Open Day & FRA FW Awards 2012

I will announce them shortly but yes there will be a pneumatics one.

[RogueTwoRobots]

Re: Robo Challenge Open Day & FRA FW Awards 2012

I'm assuming it's just going to be a day-long event? Just so I know how many nights to look at accommodation for. Contemplating whether to stay an extra day since it's a long weekend and find something fun to do in the area.

[Eventorizon]

Re: Robo Challenge Open Day & FRA FW Awards 2012

Where is it being held? I can probably get a train to birmingham if its at the Robochallenge workshop but it will take planning, but it will be so worth given what can be learned! Who said lectures cant be fun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6YvpZb1pOY