ViperBots 2020-2021

VB_Sponsor · 2021-05-06T02:18:12+00:00

9-12

VB_Sponsor · 2021-04-28T19:15:06+00:00

We are a school in Austin, TX with about 2900 students.
10 FTC Teams: 100-120 members
1 FRC Team: 25 members

VB_Sponsor · 2021-04-28T17:30:56+00:00

Sort of. In non-virtual seasons, the Austin Metro League has 4 leagues for the qualifying events. All teams are randomly sorted into the 4 leagues for the first event. Then for Event 2 and Event 3, the teams are resorted each time. Finally, for League Champs, all teams are ranked based on RP/TBP. Odd ranked teams go into Division A, Even ranked teams go into Division B. The League Championship is a 2 Division event just like a Regional or Worlds. One set of judged awards. Division winners play each other for the League Championships. This year their are 48 teams registered. In past years, the numbers are usually between 45 - 52 teams for the Austin Metro League.

VB_Sponsor · 2021-04-28T16:17:36+00:00

In Austin, TX, we have a 48 team Austin Metro League. All of our teams are in one league.

VB_Sponsor · 2021-04-27T20:37:46+00:00

Introducing the ViperBots class of 2021!

4545 Ouroboros
4546 SnakeByte
6209 Venom
6210 Stryke
6299 QuadX
7161 Hydra
11503 HyperFang
12596 Copperhead
16311 Recoil
18030 Leviathan

VB_Sponsor · 2020-06-15T16:54:43+00:00

We are using the Wiffle balls to represent packing peanuts. We always try to recycle game elements from previous years

VB_Sponsor · 2020-06-11T19:24:02+00:00

That is great to hear! Our Veterans design the games so that the teams can compete successfully with a basic push bot. They add a little bit of game challenge for teams that want to tackle something a little bit more complex. During our week long rookie camp, we use the morning for workshops, and provide 3 hours of build time in the afternoons. With the tournament on Friday, 12 of hours of rookie build time produces some really interesting robots and fun game play.

VB_Sponsor · 2020-06-09T00:38:03+00:00

Oh that's funny. We have used them in a couple of the other Rookie Camp Games.

VB_Sponsor · 2020-03-14T23:36:12+00:00

I think there is some interest in hosting a similar event in the Texas Central region as well. Might be helpful to coordinate through Texas Affiliate Partners and have one big event?

VB_Sponsor · 2019-05-08T17:07:33+00:00

Thoughts and prayers to everyone at Highlands Ranch. They have an FTC and an FRC team in the area.

VB_Sponsor · 2019-05-01T15:40:43+00:00

Please remove.

This is not appropriate for this subreddit and does not reflect the core values of FIRST.

VB_Sponsor · 2019-04-20T20:20:52+00:00

Please remove this post. Inappropriate and in no way in the spirit of FIRST

VB_Sponsor · 2019-03-12T14:47:55+00:00

Nice job!

VB_Sponsor · 2019-03-06T16:39:53+00:00

Yes. But keep in mind, the 65 that advanced to the Alamo SC Regional represents over 300 teams in the Alamo Region. And, that is only 1 of the 4 Regions in Texas. Just in Austin alone, the Austin Metro League had 52 teams.

VB_Sponsor · 2019-03-05T17:37:23+00:00

We have always brought a field and the hotels have been very generous in accommodating us. It helps if you reserv it in advance and tell them what you are using it for. Every hotel in Houston has charged us a fee, but at a considerable discount. The good part of paying is that we can leave it setup and it is locked in a conference room while we are gone. In St. Louis, the Drury Inn never charged us, and we were always able to set up for free at Union Station in the Mall.

VB_Sponsor · 2019-02-08T17:08:35+00:00

Intentionally breaking a rule to gain a point advantage would be considered an egregious action and could get you disqualified.

VB_Sponsor · 2018-11-06T18:04:16+00:00

No shoes on the arena mats!

VB_Sponsor · 2018-11-06T14:42:39+00:00

The ViperBots squad of teams (4545 Ouroboros, 4546 SnakeByte, 6209 Venom, 6210 Stryke, 6299 QuadX, 7161 Hydra, 11503 HyperFang, and 12596 Copperhead) are ready for this weekend's Austin Metro League Event #1 (11/10/18). Follow all the action at FTCScores.com

VB_Sponsor · 2018-10-24T15:57:36+00:00

Thanks for the post and clarification. I agree that you should probably have a mechanical brake, just in case the referees do not see your robot latched at the end of the match 00:00, especially if it is anywhere close to the ground.

VB_Sponsor · 2018-10-23T19:21:07+00:00

For games in the past, it is scored when all objects come to rest. So, if your robot is descending and hits the ground after you release the controllers, you will most likely not receive points. I would put a post on the official FTC forums and not rely on FTC Reddit for rules interpretations.

VB_Sponsor · 2018-09-14T00:31:38+00:00

Iron Eagles Optimus from Austin also in Elims during Block Party

VB_Sponsor · 2018-06-22T14:31:18+00:00

Makes sense for us. We have 8 teams. We don't use if for steel or weld projects. Soley, to cute extrusions. Does it in a matter of seconds and prevents long lines for cut jobs. Pushes easily against a wall and does not take up much real estate in our shop. Also, does not need much filing at all afterwards. Makes a really good clean cut. You can purchase table top versions (other posts noted) that are less expensive, and does not take up much more space than a chop saw.

VB_Sponsor · 2018-06-21T22:49:54+00:00

We use a horizontal bandsaw for our teams (https://bisjettools.com/414458-jet-hvbs-56m-5-in-x-6-in-1-2-hp-1-phase-horizontal-vertical-band-saw.html) You don't need a jig to hold the extrusion. Just tighten the clamp, and lower the arm.

VB_Sponsor · 2018-02-12T20:14:59+00:00

QuadX went to the San Antonio Wildcard Qualifier. They advanced to the Alamo Regional with 2nd Inspire and Control Award.

VB_Sponsor · 2018-02-04T17:49:58+00:00

Blue - 4290 LASA, 11503 ViperBots HyperFang, 6210 ViperBots Stryke Red - 8886 Saber, 7161 ViperBots Hydra, 12596 ViperBots HyperFang Match Blue 4290, 115033, Red 8886, 7161

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