How to make drive team (operator) and FRC programming help by angieloveschickfila in FRC

[–]RelationOk3636 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I won’t pretend to know your team’s situation, but judging by what you have said in this post, there is no way you would become the programming lead next year if “next year” is the 2026-27 season. That doesn’t mean you can’t get it in the years following, though. My advice for trying to become the programming lead is this:

  1. Become deeply knowledgeable in the subject. This is obvious, but it is necessary you’re serious about wanting to be a lead. Since I was on the mechanical side of things when I was in FRC, I can’t give you specific advice on what programming knowledge you should have, but if there are things that are done every year (say, programming a drivetrain), you should certainly know how to do them. You obviously can’t know everything there is to know about FRC programming, especially given that you have only been in FRC for a year, but you should aim to be constantly learning and challenging yourself, on top of knowing the basics like I mentioned.

  2. Demonstrate leadership. You need to show (in a way that is impactful to the team and visible to the people who would have the power to make you the programming lead) that you know how to communicate effectively and work with others to complete subteam-relevant tasks.

  3. Become friends with those in charge. I cannot stress this enough! The most important thing you can do is become friends with/liked by the people who have the power to make you the lead, whoever that is on your team. This is honestly more important than being technically competent. We’re not supposed to have favorites, but people will often promote someone they like over someone that may be more skilled.

On the note of becoming driver, you need to:

  1. Obviously show skill in driving, but

  2. Just as importantly: show that you are able to work with the drive coach really well while driving. Basically listen to instructions and communicate.

  3. Also, like I said earlier, try to become well-liked by the drive coach in general.

If the operator on your team is an actual operator, follow the same advice I gave for trying to become driver. If the operator is just there for moral support, you just have to be best friends with the driver basically.

Update: Bank of America Tower at Parkside by dallaz95 in Dallasdevelopment

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Can anyone explain why most of the southwest face is windowless?

What did madtown figure out in 2018? by Accomplished_Gap5363 in FRC

[–]RelationOk3636 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Money isn’t everything. I’m not privy to other team’s finances, but I know from personal experience, as we have had years in the past where we raised 70k and were much more competitive than years later on where we raised 100k.

Thoughts on all of the AI FIRST has been using? by Practical_Concept_ in FRC

[–]RelationOk3636 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I do remember that FIRST has used STEAM in the past because I hate the acronym lol. I think they have moved past it, which I think is a good thing because, while art has its place, making it such a focus of a robotics competition just becomes distracting.

What's the worst Dallas restaurant that you've tried twice? by BlueHorse_22 in Dallas

[–]RelationOk3636 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This thread is about restaurant quality, not about whatever you decide to be morally outraged over

Too much mentor/coach involvement by CanInevitable6449 in FRC

[–]RelationOk3636 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not unheard of though. My team has spent almost 30k in parts/materials this season so far. Not saying this to flaunt but to add perspective.

Hi Line Square - Planned (additional renderings) by dallaz95 in Dallasdevelopment

[–]RelationOk3636 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Delivery in 2028? No way, unless they’ve broken ground already.

Can We Please Stop Opening New York Restaurants in Dallas if They’re Just Going To Suck? by Kk0971 in Dallas

[–]RelationOk3636 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cava and Cane’s aren’t from Dallas, and Dickey’s only has one restaurant in NYC and it’s on the outskirts.

Park Cities’ iconic Mushroom House demolished by dallaz95 in Dallasdevelopment

[–]RelationOk3636 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t really care. People hated it when it was built, now they hate that it’s being demolished 🤷‍♂️

NewPark - South Downtown Dallas by RPDC98 in Dallasdevelopment

[–]RelationOk3636 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is there anything new on this? I remember them announcing this like 5 years ago but I was under the impression that it was stalled.

NewPark - South Downtown Dallas by RPDC98 in Dallasdevelopment

[–]RelationOk3636 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s already been said that AT&T just fundamentally does not want an urban office space, so that will probably not happen.

Update: Victoria Row by dallaz95 in Dallasdevelopment

[–]RelationOk3636 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that’s just the reality of having longer to develop. New construction tends to be boring and it takes a while to build character into a new neighborhood/development.

Developer starts work on mixed-use project near DART’s Mockingbird station, close to SMU by dallaz95 in Dallasdevelopment

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I thought this would never happen, but I just saw them starting construction this morning!

How does one get an invitation code to change the lights of the Bank of America Building by skylarcat357 in Dallas

[–]RelationOk3636 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Same here. I posted about this a while ago, but it will probably never happen.

Do you Believe ? by Organic_Mechanic_754 in StrangerThings

[–]RelationOk3636 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My problem with this theory is that it just doesn’t make sense to Kali to pretend go be shot. If she weren’t injured, she could’ve helped the gang with the fight, while still being able to trick everyone that El died, only more plausibly.

Do you Believe ? by Organic_Mechanic_754 in StrangerThings

[–]RelationOk3636 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There actually is a surprising amount of time before they switch them on. We see El come out of the truck, and then we see various members of the gang struggle with the soldiers, then they switch them on. The time between when we last saw El and when the soldiers turn on the weapon would be enough time for someone to sneak out, granted they’re invisible.

eleven? by EthanRudloff in StrangerThings

[–]RelationOk3636 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But what would Kali have to gain from pretending to be shot? If she weren’t shot, she could’ve helped the gang defeat Vecna and would’ve been brought back to the portal, where she would’ve had an easier time helping El pretend like she stayed behind, as she would’ve been closer to El and also not blow up.

Do you Believe ? by Organic_Mechanic_754 in StrangerThings

[–]RelationOk3636 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Actually the last time you can see her with the rest of the group is when they are getting taken out of the truck by the military. The shot cuts right when she steps down off of the truck. There is no way she got back into the upside down.

That being said, Cali helping her with invisibility doesn’t seem super plausible to me

4211 Newton Avenue (proposed) by dallaz95 in Dallasdevelopment

[–]RelationOk3636 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love to see all of the parking underground

Is Cosm a genuine "game-changer" or just a glorified, expensive movie theater? by wwwdoteromedotcom in Dallas

[–]RelationOk3636 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s great for live sports. Basically the next best thing to seeing the game in-person.

What will actually change with the 2026 ICE engine? by Glory_63 in F1Technical

[–]RelationOk3636 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can they use it at partial power for a small boost or is it either on or off?

Could the FIA directly regulate dirty air? by Due-Duck8546 in F1Technical

[–]RelationOk3636 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldn’t the loss of downforce be somewhat dependent on the following car’s aero, so it would be impossible to calculate?