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There has been some feedback from our regional event captain regarding the type of jug that will be used. He originally specified he would be using a milk jug but when questioned about the irregularity due to the handle he switched to a water jug. Now someone stated that they designed robots to use...

UQOnyx wrote:Yes, but there are different types of milk gallons because there are different brands.

How different can they be?

Unknowns are a fact of life in real world engineering. You can estimate them, gather data on them, maybe but bounds on them, etc. But in the end you cannot eliminate them. So you must consider them in your design. I totally agree - We tried to set up a course that would be a worst case scenario. Ta...

SpartyMavs wrote:

olympiaddict wrote:IMA = force out/force in.

Isn't force out/force in the equation for AMA, not IMA?

Yep.

Olympus1701 wrote:Any ideas on how to set the bonus jug upright?

We are just using of scoop.

This should be good for keeping a record, and I just sent in my deposit today so I'll be first Years in Division B: 2 Years in Division C: 4 College I'll be attending: Colorado School of Mines Major or School (if known): Physics Also accepted to: UA, UT, NAU, NMT Wait listed at: None Rejected by: U...

Beastybob12345 wrote:
Oh, and just a question, we're not allowed to touch ANYTHING during the competition right? This is my first year doing Metric.

Thanks

In the rules it say "competitors must be allowed to heft" so with mass and weight objects we are going to be allowed to touch those.

randomguy1234 wrote:Does anybody have any good test or ideas of how to study for Metric Mastery Thank You

Practice, ALOT. It never hurts to practice,

Ideas:
Go around your kitchen and measure some objects (for mass).

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My proudest moment was Metric medal at Nats. It was awesome. Other moments have come close though. A gold medal at reginols when I was in the 4th grade. Beating my brother at Mission Possible (2012 competition year). Then my brother beat the team that got 1st at Nats. Getting 4 medal at reginols (20...