The pictures you uploaded so far look pretty cool! Can we see anymore code? From the screenshot it looks like you only print changes left or right.. So is this just a debug routine? looks like its just informative. :-)

I wish you the best of luck in Austin!! Hope you kick some robot ass!!

I have some ideas on how to improve our water roket for next year!!

For those of you who need a hyper link to everything here is the link

• Botball Nationals In Austin, Texas by Gil Peck Saturday 29th of July 2000 03:00:29 PM EST

  The code in the screen shot was just a test program to calibrate the shaft encoders. We'll post more code after the competition, we don't want to let out any secrets.

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It's Monday morning in Austin, just a few degrees cooler than Hell. We spent yesterday in San Antonio and visited the Alamo and took a boat ride along the river as well as the river walk. Very beautiful city. Tomorrow is the compitition and the boys are gearing up. I'll be posting pictures when I get back. More to come...

• Botball Nationals In Austin, Texas by Zoe and Mike Monday 31st of July 2000 03:11:05 PM EST

  Good luck tomorrow!! - Zoe

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Today is the day. The boys arrived at the convention center this morning at 10 and the seeding rounds begin at 1:30. They will have 3 rounds in which they go unapposed to gain points for the head to head rounds tomorrow. They feel confident that they will do well and now its up to the robots to perform. Just getting here was an accomplishment in itself. Stay tuned in for further updates and I will be posting s this weekend when I get home. Wish them all luck!!

• Botball Nationals In Austin, Texas by Carolyn Peck Tuesday 01st of August 2000 08:52:07 PM EST

  Good luck to everyone! We're proud of Geoff and his friends for making it this far so whatever happens, make sure to have fun!! I wish we could view it on TV to root them on.

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The seeding rounds are over and Independence is now placed 20th out of 42 teams. Because they finished in the top half they are given a first round bye in the double eliminations. The compitition is very strong and it will be a tough task but they are very confident in their work. If you can get to a computer you can view the matches starting at 1:30pm et at www.robotics.nasa.gov We have been having a great time here and will fill you in on the details along with pictures when I return. Wish them luck and GO INDEPENDENCE!!

I've been watching via realvideo but the connection really sucks, I think its there end too since I'm connecting from work on a very low traffic T1. Anyway.. Looking for Team Independance!! I find it kind of funny that the announcer has corrected himself several times for saying fight, death, etc.. and replaced them with Politically correct equivalants.. :-)

But pretty cool! I have a much better idea of how its supposed to work!! Alot of variables to deal with!

• Botball Nationals In Austin, Texas by Bill Peck Wednesday 02nd of August 2000 04:24:24 PM EST

  YES!!!!! YES!!!!!!!! I saw Independance win!!! AWESOME GEOFF!!!! You edged up along the side of the course and grabbed one black pingpong ball and brought it back to the tray!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!

  I'M Very proud of you!!!

  I know its not over yet but AWESOME!! Could I say that anymore!
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• Botball Nationals In Austin, Texas by Gilbert Fagley Wednesday 02nd of August 2000 07:04:07 PM EST

  I tried watching it to and it seamed when a match was to begin, the connection would drop...

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Team Independence sure did their best and in the end they had a 4-2 record in the double elimination round. They finished 7th out of 41 teams in points for the head to head portion and 14th overall. Some of it comes down to luck but they can be very proud of their work and are looking forward to next year. I can't begin to describe how proud we all are but I hope they know. Keep an eye out for pictures on Friday. Till then, thanks to everyone for your support.

GO TEAM INDEPENDENCE! That's amazing! Congratulations guys!

I'm thinking that next you should look at combining projects: Water rockets and BotBall. That way you've got a Mobile SAM system...

Congratulations to Geoff and Team Independence!!! Well Done!!! We are ALL very proud of how the team did. I just hope that some day these events can be viewed on television. Thought about you a lot and wished I could have viewed the activities. Oh, well. I expect Gil to prepare, not only pictures which I cannot upload at this time, but a play-by-play of the events. Again, good job!!

OH YES WAY TO GO!!! Congratualtions team independence :-)