Yea, but that usually takes some time to build up the heat, its what
happens when you feed AC to a DC capacitor. You could get some back EMF
from the motor but you would have to switch it on and off a bunch of times.
On Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 12:42 PM, the_digital_dentist <
Thanks, I think I have it working, but I did blow out the 328 in the UNO, I
forgot I had it connected to the breadboard, and I connected 12 V. to see
if the motor still worked, it does, but it fried the 328.
I've not been at the space since last week... is the track there?
I've emailed Buggs, but got no reply.
With the race set for Saturday night at Bucketworks I'm just a little concerned at this point, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of another track we could use, as a backup plan at least.
On Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:11:24 AM UTC-5, Pete Prodoehl wrote:
> Hello Race Fans!
> I talked to Buggs about the track, he was called out of town for > something, but will bring the track in to the space soon.
> BUT! He also said that using the track to test your car is considered > "cheating" in a real derby race.
> So... do we want to adhere to that idea, or not?
> We do have the small test track piece Jim made to check the wheel base, > car clearance, etc. Will that be good enough for everyone, and we can then > hold off until the real race to see if your car fails or is totally awesome?
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I've not been at the space since last week... is the track there?
> I've emailed Buggs, but got no reply.
> With the race set for Saturday night at Bucketworks I'm just a little
> concerned at this point, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of another track
> we could use, as a backup plan at least.
> Pete
> On Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:11:24 AM UTC-5, Pete Prodoehl wrote:
>> Hello Race Fans!
>> I talked to Buggs about the track, he was called out of town for
>> something, but will bring the track in to the space soon.
>> BUT! He also said that using the track to test your car is considered
>> "cheating" in a real derby race.
>> So... do we want to adhere to that idea, or not?
>> We do have the small test track piece Jim made to check the wheel base,
>> car clearance, etc. Will that be good enough for everyone, and we can then
>> hold off until the real race to see if your car fails or is totally awesome?
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I've not been at the space since last week... is the track there?
> I've emailed Buggs, but got no reply.
> With the race set for Saturday night at Bucketworks I'm just a little
> concerned at this point, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of another track
> we could use, as a backup plan at least.
> Pete
> On Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:11:24 AM UTC-5, Pete Prodoehl wrote:
>> Hello Race Fans!
>> I talked to Buggs about the track, he was called out of town for
>> something, but will bring the track in to the space soon.
>> BUT! He also said that using the track to test your car is considered
>> "cheating" in a real derby race.
>> So... do we want to adhere to that idea, or not?
>> We do have the small test track piece Jim made to check the wheel base,
>> car clearance, etc. Will that be good enough for everyone, and we can then
>> hold off until the real race to see if your car fails or is totally awesome?
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:46 PM, David Buggs <david.bu...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I just got back into town last night. As soon as the rain stops I'll
> deliver the track to the space.
> Buggs
> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> I've not been at the space since last week... is the track there?
>> I've emailed Buggs, but got no reply.
>> With the race set for Saturday night at Bucketworks I'm just a little
>> concerned at this point, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of another track
>> we could use, as a backup plan at least.
>> Pete
>> On Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:11:24 AM UTC-5, Pete Prodoehl wrote:
>>> Hello Race Fans!
>>> I talked to Buggs about the track, he was called out of town for
>>> something, but will bring the track in to the space soon.
>>> BUT! He also said that using the track to test your car is considered
>>> "cheating" in a real derby race.
>>> So... do we want to adhere to that idea, or not?
>>> We do have the small test track piece Jim made to check the wheel base,
>>> car clearance, etc. Will that be good enough for everyone, and we can then
>>> hold off until the real race to see if your car fails or is totally awesome?
I just got back into town last night. As soon as the
rain stops I'll deliver the track to the space.
Buggs
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Pete
Prodoehl <raster@gmail.com>
wrote:
I've not been at the space since last week... is the track
there?
I've emailed Buggs, but got no reply.
With the race set for Saturday night at Bucketworks I'm just
a little concerned at this point, and I'm wondering if
anyone knows of another track we could use, as a backup plan
at least.
Pete
On Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:11:24 AM UTC-5, Pete
Prodoehl wrote:
Hello Race Fans!
I talked to Buggs about the track, he was called out of
town for something, but will bring the track in to the
space soon.
BUT! He also said that using the track to test your car
is considered "cheating" in a real derby race.
So... do we want to adhere to that idea, or not?
We do have the small test track piece Jim made to check
the wheel base, car clearance, etc. Will that be good
enough for everyone, and we can then hold off until the
real race to see if your car fails or is totally
awesome?
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 1:16 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hooray! Thanks Buggs...
> Will you be at BarCamp to help run the race?
> Or does anyone else know how to run a race?
> And... is the track easy to set up?
> Pete
> On 10/3/12 12:46 PM, David Buggs wrote:
> I just got back into town last night. As soon as the rain stops I'll
> deliver the track to the space.
> Buggs
> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> I've not been at the space since last week... is the track there?
>> I've emailed Buggs, but got no reply.
>> With the race set for Saturday night at Bucketworks I'm just a little
>> concerned at this point, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of another track
>> we could use, as a backup plan at least.
>> Pete
>> On Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:11:24 AM UTC-5, Pete Prodoehl wrote:
>>> Hello Race Fans!
>>> I talked to Buggs about the track, he was called out of town for
>>> something, but will bring the track in to the space soon.
>>> BUT! He also said that using the track to test your car is considered
>>> "cheating" in a real derby race.
>>> So... do we want to adhere to that idea, or not?
>>> We do have the small test track piece Jim made to check the wheel base,
>>> car clearance, etc. Will that be good enough for everyone, and we can then
>>> hold off until the real race to see if your car fails or is totally awesome?
Is there no keeping track of cars, or choosing which 3 race, and a
bracket or something?
Will you be compiling info on each car and recording times?
I think there is an electronic scoring system, do you know how to
operate it?
I think it's just a little bit more complex than "Lift gate, first
one down wins."
Pete
On 10/3/12 2:56 PM, Kevin Crowley
wrote:
Lift gate, first one down wins.
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 1:16 PM, Pete
Prodoehl <raster@gmail.com>
wrote:
Hooray! Thanks Buggs...
Will you be at BarCamp to help run the race?
Or does anyone else know how to run a race?
And... is the track easy to set up?
Pete
On 10/3/12 12:46 PM, David Buggs wrote:
I just got back into town last
night. As soon as the rain stops I'll deliver the
track to the space.
Buggs
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at
12:43 PM, Pete Prodoehl <raster@gmail.com>
wrote:
I've not been at the
space since last week... is the track there?
I've emailed Buggs, but got no reply.
With the race set for Saturday night at
Bucketworks I'm just a little concerned at this
point, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of
another track we could use, as a backup plan at
least.
Pete
On Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:11:24 AM
UTC-5, Pete Prodoehl wrote:
Hello Race Fans!
I talked to Buggs about the track, he was
called out of town for something, but will
bring the track in to the space soon.
BUT! He also said that using the track to
test your car is considered "cheating" in a
real derby race.
So... do we want to adhere to that idea, or
not?
We do have the small test track piece Jim
made to check the wheel base, car clearance,
etc. Will that be good enough for everyone,
and we can then hold off until the real race
to see if your car fails or is totally
awesome?
When I brought my kid to his cub scout 'derby' races.. they had a
multi-lane track..
With LED 'score board'.. and had times right there.. even a print out after
ever 'heat'
(you guys better bring your "A" game for this track!) lol
From: milwaukeemakerspace@googlegroups.com
[mailto:milwaukeemakerspace@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Pete Prodoehl
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 3:52 PM
To: milwaukeemakerspace@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [MakerSpace] Re: Nerdy Derby Track
Is this you volunteering to run it?
Is there no keeping track of cars, or choosing which 3 race, and a bracket
or something?
Will you be compiling info on each car and recording times?
I think there is an electronic scoring system, do you know how to operate
it?
I think it's just a little bit more complex than "Lift gate, first one down
wins."
Pete
On 10/3/12 2:56 PM, Kevin Crowley wrote:
Lift gate, first one down wins.
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 1:16 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hooray! Thanks Buggs...
Will you be at BarCamp to help run the race?
Or does anyone else know how to run a race?
And... is the track easy to set up?
Pete
On 10/3/12 12:46 PM, David Buggs wrote:
I just got back into town last night. As soon as the rain stops I'll
deliver the track to the space.
Buggs
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
I've not been at the space since last week... is the track there?
I've emailed Buggs, but got no reply.
With the race set for Saturday night at Bucketworks I'm just a little
concerned at this point, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of another track
we could use, as a backup plan at least.
Pete
On Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:11:24 AM UTC-5, Pete Prodoehl wrote:
Hello Race Fans!
I talked to Buggs about the track, he was called out of town for something,
but will bring the track in to the space soon.
BUT! He also said that using the track to test your car is considered
"cheating" in a real derby race.
So... do we want to adhere to that idea, or not?
We do have the small test track piece Jim made to check the wheel base, car
clearance, etc. Will that be good enough for everyone, and we can then hold
off until the real race to see if your car fails or is totally awesome?
> Is there no keeping track of cars, or choosing which 3 race, and a > bracket or something?
> Will you be compiling info on each car and recording times?
> I think there is an electronic scoring system, do you know how to > operate it?
> I think it's just a little bit more complex than "Lift gate, first one > down wins."
> Pete
> On 10/3/12 2:56 PM, Kevin Crowley wrote:
>> Lift gate, first one down wins.
>> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 1:16 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com >> <mailto:ras...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>> Hooray! Thanks Buggs...
>> Will you be at BarCamp to help run the race?
>> Or does anyone else know how to run a race?
>> And... is the track easy to set up?
>> Pete
>> On 10/3/12 12:46 PM, David Buggs wrote:
>>> I just got back into town last night. As soon as the rain stops
>>> I'll deliver the track to the space.
>>> Buggs
>>> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com
>>> <mailto:ras...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>>> I've not been at the space since last week... is the track
>>> there?
>>> I've emailed Buggs, but got no reply.
>>> With the race set for Saturday night at Bucketworks I'm just
>>> a little concerned at this point, and I'm wondering if
>>> anyone knows of another track we could use, as a backup plan
>>> at least.
>>> Pete
>>> On Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:11:24 AM UTC-5, Pete
>>> Prodoehl wrote:
>>> Hello Race Fans!
>>> I talked to Buggs about the track, he was called out of
>>> town for something, but will bring the track in to the
>>> space soon.
>>> BUT! He also said that using the track to test your car
>>> is considered "cheating" in a real derby race.
>>> So... do we want to adhere to that idea, or not?
>>> We do have the small test track piece Jim made to check
>>> the wheel base, car clearance, etc. Will that be good
>>> enough for everyone, and we can then hold off until the
>>> real race to see if your car fails or is totally awesome?
Having just returned from a trip I do need to spend some time with the
wifey this weekend. My son is also planning to be home from college.
What time is the race? I can run the race if it is at a specific time but
if it will run all day or all night that would be a problem for me. I can
setup the track and show anyone the electronics (without the PC attached it
still displays the times for each car).
Buggs
When using a PC it takes time to enter information on each car and the
driver and then create the heats based upon the number of cars and the type
of race chosen (single or double elimination, etc)
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:52 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Is this you volunteering to run it?
> Is there no keeping track of cars, or choosing which 3 race, and a bracket
> or something?
> Will you be compiling info on each car and recording times?
> I think there is an electronic scoring system, do you know how to operate
> it?
> I think it's just a little bit more complex than "Lift gate, first one
> down wins."
> Pete
> On 10/3/12 2:56 PM, Kevin Crowley wrote:
> Lift gate, first one down wins.
> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 1:16 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hooray! Thanks Buggs...
>> Will you be at BarCamp to help run the race?
>> Or does anyone else know how to run a race?
>> And... is the track easy to set up?
>> Pete
>> On 10/3/12 12:46 PM, David Buggs wrote:
>> I just got back into town last night. As soon as the rain stops I'll
>> deliver the track to the space.
>> Buggs
>> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> I've not been at the space since last week... is the track there?
>>> I've emailed Buggs, but got no reply.
>>> With the race set for Saturday night at Bucketworks I'm just a little
>>> concerned at this point, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of another track
>>> we could use, as a backup plan at least.
>>> Pete
>>> On Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:11:24 AM UTC-5, Pete Prodoehl wrote:
>>>> Hello Race Fans!
>>>> I talked to Buggs about the track, he was called out of town for
>>>> something, but will bring the track in to the space soon.
>>>> BUT! He also said that using the track to test your car is considered
>>>> "cheating" in a real derby race.
>>>> So... do we want to adhere to that idea, or not?
>>>> We do have the small test track piece Jim made to check the wheel base,
>>>> car clearance, etc. Will that be good enough for everyone, and we can then
>>>> hold off until the real race to see if your car fails or is totally awesome?
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 4:22 PM, David Buggs <david.bu...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Having just returned from a trip I do need to spend some time with the
> wifey this weekend. My son is also planning to be home from college.
> What time is the race? I can run the race if it is at a specific time but
> if it will run all day or all night that would be a problem for me. I can
> setup the track and show anyone the electronics (without the PC attached it
> still displays the times for each car).
> Buggs
> When using a PC it takes time to enter information on each car and the
> driver and then create the heats based upon the number of cars and the type
> of race chosen (single or double elimination, etc)
> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:52 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Is this you volunteering to run it?
>> Is there no keeping track of cars, or choosing which 3 race, and a
>> bracket or something?
>> Will you be compiling info on each car and recording times?
>> I think there is an electronic scoring system, do you know how to operate
>> it?
>> I think it's just a little bit more complex than "Lift gate, first one
>> down wins."
>> Pete
>> On 10/3/12 2:56 PM, Kevin Crowley wrote:
>> Lift gate, first one down wins.
>> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 1:16 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Hooray! Thanks Buggs...
>>> Will you be at BarCamp to help run the race?
>>> Or does anyone else know how to run a race?
>>> And... is the track easy to set up?
>>> Pete
>>> On 10/3/12 12:46 PM, David Buggs wrote:
>>> I just got back into town last night. As soon as the rain stops I'll
>>> deliver the track to the space.
>>> Buggs
>>> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com>wrote:
>>>> I've not been at the space since last week... is the track there?
>>>> I've emailed Buggs, but got no reply.
>>>> With the race set for Saturday night at Bucketworks I'm just a little
>>>> concerned at this point, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of another track
>>>> we could use, as a backup plan at least.
>>>> Pete
>>>> On Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:11:24 AM UTC-5, Pete Prodoehl wrote:
>>>>> Hello Race Fans!
>>>>> I talked to Buggs about the track, he was called out of town for
>>>>> something, but will bring the track in to the space soon.
>>>>> BUT! He also said that using the track to test your car is considered
>>>>> "cheating" in a real derby race.
>>>>> So... do we want to adhere to that idea, or not?
>>>>> We do have the small test track piece Jim made to check the wheel
>>>>> base, car clearance, etc. Will that be good enough for everyone, and we can
>>>>> then hold off until the real race to see if your car fails or is totally
>>>>> awesome?
I put it on the schedule Saturday for 7pm to 9pm. If you can show someone (perhaps Vishal and anyone else) how it works, we can probably handle it enough to fake it. :)
Also, if anyone else has spare parts for cars, or even things like scrap pink foam, small bits of scrap wood, etc. so people can build cars, that would be awesome.
I'll be at the space Friday to prep things as well...
On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 4:22:29 PM UTC-5, David Buggs wrote:
> Having just returned from a trip I do need to spend some time with the > wifey this weekend. My son is also planning to be home from college.
> What time is the race? I can run the race if it is at a specific time but > if it will run all day or all night that would be a problem for me. I can > setup the track and show anyone the electronics (without the PC attached it > still displays the times for each car).
> Buggs
> When using a PC it takes time to enter information on each car and the > driver and then create the heats based upon the number of cars and the type > of race chosen (single or double elimination, etc)
> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:52 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com<javascript:> > > wrote:
>> Is this you volunteering to run it?
>> Is there no keeping track of cars, or choosing which 3 race, and a >> bracket or something?
>> Will you be compiling info on each car and recording times?
>> I think there is an electronic scoring system, do you know how to operate >> it?
>> I think it's just a little bit more complex than "Lift gate, first one >> down wins."
>> Pete
>> On 10/3/12 2:56 PM, Kevin Crowley wrote:
>> Lift gate, first one down wins.
>> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 1:16 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com<javascript:> >> > wrote:
>>> Hooray! Thanks Buggs...
>>> Will you be at BarCamp to help run the race?
>>> Or does anyone else know how to run a race?
>>> And... is the track easy to set up?
>>> Pete
>>> On 10/3/12 12:46 PM, David Buggs wrote:
>>> I just got back into town last night. As soon as the rain stops I'll >>> deliver the track to the space.
>>> Buggs
>>> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com<javascript:> >>> > wrote:
>>>> I've not been at the space since last week... is the track there?
>>>> I've emailed Buggs, but got no reply.
>>>> With the race set for Saturday night at Bucketworks I'm just a little >>>> concerned at this point, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of another track >>>> we could use, as a backup plan at least.
>>>> Pete
>>>> On Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:11:24 AM UTC-5, Pete Prodoehl wrote:
>>>>> Hello Race Fans!
>>>>> I talked to Buggs about the track, he was called out of town for >>>>> something, but will bring the track in to the space soon.
>>>>> BUT! He also said that using the track to test your car is considered >>>>> "cheating" in a real derby race.
>>>>> So... do we want to adhere to that idea, or not?
>>>>> We do have the small test track piece Jim made to check the wheel >>>>> base, car clearance, etc. Will that be good enough for everyone, and we can >>>>> then hold off until the real race to see if your car fails or is totally >>>>> awesome?
I'll be in tomorrow, If I'm not too busy cutting my new line of boxes
and wall-hangings (or even if I am), I can cut some extra wheels if
need be...I need outer diameter and axle diameter though.
And I might have to make the wheels look "cool"....:D
On Oct 3, 6:41 pm, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I put it on the schedule Saturday for 7pm to 9pm. If you can show someone
> (perhaps Vishal and anyone else) how it works, we can probably handle it
> enough to fake it. :)
> Also, if anyone else has spare parts for cars, or even things like scrap
> pink foam, small bits of scrap wood, etc. so people can build cars, that
> would be awesome.
> I'll be at the space Friday to prep things as well...
> Pete
> On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 4:22:29 PM UTC-5, David Buggs wrote:
> > Having just returned from a trip I do need to spend some time with the
> > wifey this weekend. My son is also planning to be home from college.
> > What time is the race? I can run the race if it is at a specific time but
> > if it will run all day or all night that would be a problem for me. I can
> > setup the track and show anyone the electronics (without the PC attached it
> > still displays the times for each car).
> > Buggs
> > When using a PC it takes time to enter information on each car and the
> > driver and then create the heats based upon the number of cars and the type
> > of race chosen (single or double elimination, etc)
> > On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:52 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com<javascript:>
> > > wrote:
> >> Is this you volunteering to run it?
> >> Is there no keeping track of cars, or choosing which 3 race, and a
> >> bracket or something?
> >> Will you be compiling info on each car and recording times?
> >> I think there is an electronic scoring system, do you know how to operate
> >> it?
> >> I think it's just a little bit more complex than "Lift gate, first one
> >> down wins."
> >> Pete
> >> On 10/3/12 2:56 PM, Kevin Crowley wrote:
> >> Lift gate, first one down wins.
> >> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 1:16 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com<javascript:>
> >> > wrote:
> >>> Hooray! Thanks Buggs...
> >>> Will you be at BarCamp to help run the race?
> >>> Or does anyone else know how to run a race?
> >>> And... is the track easy to set up?
> >>> Pete
> >>> On 10/3/12 12:46 PM, David Buggs wrote:
> >>> I just got back into town last night. As soon as the rain stops I'll
> >>> deliver the track to the space.
> >>> Buggs
> >>> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com<javascript:>
> >>> > wrote:
> >>>> I've not been at the space since last week... is the track there?
> >>>> I've emailed Buggs, but got no reply.
> >>>> With the race set for Saturday night at Bucketworks I'm just a little
> >>>> concerned at this point, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of another track
> >>>> we could use, as a backup plan at least.
> >>>> Pete
> >>>> On Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:11:24 AM UTC-5, Pete Prodoehl wrote:
> >>>>> Hello Race Fans!
> >>>>> I talked to Buggs about the track, he was called out of town for
> >>>>> something, but will bring the track in to the space soon.
> >>>>> BUT! He also said that using the track to test your car is considered
> >>>>> "cheating" in a real derby race.
> >>>>> So... do we want to adhere to that idea, or not?
> >>>>> We do have the small test track piece Jim made to check the wheel
> >>>>> base, car clearance, etc. Will that be good enough for everyone, and we can
> >>>>> then hold off until the real race to see if your car fails or is totally
> >>>>> awesome?
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 7:26 PM, Shane <Impe...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I'll be in tomorrow, If I'm not too busy cutting my new line of boxes
> and wall-hangings (or even if I am), I can cut some extra wheels if
> need be...I need outer diameter and axle diameter though.
> And I might have to make the wheels look "cool"....:D
> On Oct 3, 6:41 pm, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Thanks Buggs!
> > I put it on the schedule Saturday for 7pm to 9pm. If you can show someone
> > (perhaps Vishal and anyone else) how it works, we can probably handle it
> > enough to fake it. :)
> > Also, if anyone else has spare parts for cars, or even things like scrap
> > pink foam, small bits of scrap wood, etc. so people can build cars, that
> > would be awesome.
> > I'll be at the space Friday to prep things as well...
> > Pete
> > On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 4:22:29 PM UTC-5, David Buggs wrote:
> > > Having just returned from a trip I do need to spend some time with the
> > > wifey this weekend. My son is also planning to be home from college.
> > > What time is the race? I can run the race if it is at a specific time
> but
> > > if it will run all day or all night that would be a problem for me. I
> can
> > > setup the track and show anyone the electronics (without the PC
> attached it
> > > still displays the times for each car).
> > > Buggs
> > > When using a PC it takes time to enter information on each car and the
> > > driver and then create the heats based upon the number of cars and the
> type
> > > of race chosen (single or double elimination, etc)
> > > On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:52 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com
> <javascript:>
> > > > wrote:
> > >> Is this you volunteering to run it?
> > >> Is there no keeping track of cars, or choosing which 3 race, and a
> > >> bracket or something?
> > >> Will you be compiling info on each car and recording times?
> > >> I think there is an electronic scoring system, do you know how to
> operate
> > >> it?
> > >> I think it's just a little bit more complex than "Lift gate, first one
> > >> down wins."
> > >> Pete
> > >> On 10/3/12 2:56 PM, Kevin Crowley wrote:
> > >> Lift gate, first one down wins.
> > >> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 1:16 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com
> <javascript:>
> > >> > wrote:
> > >>> Hooray! Thanks Buggs...
> > >>> Will you be at BarCamp to help run the race?
> > >>> Or does anyone else know how to run a race?
> > >>> And... is the track easy to set up?
> > >>> Pete
> > >>> On 10/3/12 12:46 PM, David Buggs wrote:
> > >>> I just got back into town last night. As soon as the rain stops I'll
> > >>> deliver the track to the space.
> > >>> Buggs
> > >>> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com
> <javascript:>
> > >>> > wrote:
> > >>>> I've not been at the space since last week... is the track there?
> > >>>> I've emailed Buggs, but got no reply.
> > >>>> With the race set for Saturday night at Bucketworks I'm just a
> little
> > >>>> concerned at this point, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of
> another track
> > >>>> we could use, as a backup plan at least.
> > >>>> Pete
> > >>>> On Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:11:24 AM UTC-5, Pete Prodoehl
> wrote:
> > >>>>> Hello Race Fans!
> > >>>>> I talked to Buggs about the track, he was called out of town for
> > >>>>> something, but will bring the track in to the space soon.
> > >>>>> BUT! He also said that using the track to test your car is
> considered
> > >>>>> "cheating" in a real derby race.
> > >>>>> So... do we want to adhere to that idea, or not?
> > >>>>> We do have the small test track piece Jim made to check the wheel
> > >>>>> base, car clearance, etc. Will that be good enough for everyone,
> and we can
> > >>>>> then hold off until the real race to see if your car fails or is
> totally
> > >>>>> awesome?
> I would love to run it but it looks as if I will be working at the Bradley
> center for an event on Saturday.
> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 7:26 PM, Shane <Impe...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > I'll be in tomorrow, If I'm not too busy cutting my new line of boxes
> > and wall-hangings (or even if I am), I can cut some extra wheels if
> > need be...I need outer diameter and axle diameter though.
> > And I might have to make the wheels look "cool"....:D
> > On Oct 3, 6:41 pm, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Thanks Buggs!
> > > I put it on the schedule Saturday for 7pm to 9pm. If you can show someone
> > > (perhaps Vishal and anyone else) how it works, we can probably handle it
> > > enough to fake it. :)
> > > Also, if anyone else has spare parts for cars, or even things like scrap
> > > pink foam, small bits of scrap wood, etc. so people can build cars, that
> > > would be awesome.
> > > I'll be at the space Friday to prep things as well...
> > > Pete
> > > On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 4:22:29 PM UTC-5, David Buggs wrote:
> > > > Having just returned from a trip I do need to spend some time with the
> > > > wifey this weekend. My son is also planning to be home from college.
> > > > What time is the race? I can run the race if it is at a specific time
> > but
> > > > if it will run all day or all night that would be a problem for me. I
> > can
> > > > setup the track and show anyone the electronics (without the PC
> > attached it
> > > > still displays the times for each car).
> > > > Buggs
> > > > When using a PC it takes time to enter information on each car and the
> > > > driver and then create the heats based upon the number of cars and the
> > type
> > > > of race chosen (single or double elimination, etc)
> > > > On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:52 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com
> > <javascript:>
> > > > > wrote:
> > > >> Is this you volunteering to run it?
> > > >> Is there no keeping track of cars, or choosing which 3 race, and a
> > > >> bracket or something?
> > > >> Will you be compiling info on each car and recording times?
> > > >> I think there is an electronic scoring system, do you know how to
> > operate
> > > >> it?
> > > >> I think it's just a little bit more complex than "Lift gate, first one
> > > >> down wins."
> > > >> Pete
> > > >> On 10/3/12 2:56 PM, Kevin Crowley wrote:
> > > >> Lift gate, first one down wins.
> > > >> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 1:16 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com
> > <javascript:>
> > > >> > wrote:
> > > >>> Hooray! Thanks Buggs...
> > > >>> Will you be at BarCamp to help run the race?
> > > >>> Or does anyone else know how to run a race?
> > > >>> And... is the track easy to set up?
> > > >>> Pete
> > > >>> On 10/3/12 12:46 PM, David Buggs wrote:
> > > >>> I just got back into town last night. As soon as the rain stops I'll
> > > >>> deliver the track to the space.
> > > >>> Buggs
> > > >>> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com
> > <javascript:>
> > > >>> > wrote:
> > > >>>> I've not been at the space since last week... is the track there?
> > > >>>> I've emailed Buggs, but got no reply.
> > > >>>> With the race set for Saturday night at Bucketworks I'm just a
> > little
> > > >>>> concerned at this point, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of
> > another track
> > > >>>> we could use, as a backup plan at least.
> > > >>>> Pete
> > > >>>> On Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:11:24 AM UTC-5, Pete Prodoehl
> > wrote:
> > > >>>>> Hello Race Fans!
> > > >>>>> I talked to Buggs about the track, he was called out of town for
> > > >>>>> something, but will bring the track in to the space soon.
> > > >>>>> BUT! He also said that using the track to test your car is
> > considered
> > > >>>>> "cheating" in a real derby race.
> > > >>>>> So... do we want to adhere to that idea, or not?
> > > >>>>> We do have the small test track piece Jim made to check the wheel
> > > >>>>> base, car clearance, etc. Will that be good enough for everyone,
> > and we can
> > > >>>>> then hold off until the real race to see if your car fails or is
> > totally
> > > >>>>> awesome?
On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 12:54 AM, Shane <Impe...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I'm proxy-ing for Kevin...I suppose that I could proxy for you, too,
> if you have a car ready....
> On Oct 4, 12:52 am, Kevin Crowley <caoha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > I would love to run it but it looks as if I will be working at the
> Bradley
> > center for an event on Saturday.
> > On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 7:26 PM, Shane <Impe...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > > I'll be in tomorrow, If I'm not too busy cutting my new line of boxes
> > > and wall-hangings (or even if I am), I can cut some extra wheels if
> > > need be...I need outer diameter and axle diameter though.
> > > And I might have to make the wheels look "cool"....:D
> > > On Oct 3, 6:41 pm, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > Thanks Buggs!
> > > > I put it on the schedule Saturday for 7pm to 9pm. If you can show
> someone
> > > > (perhaps Vishal and anyone else) how it works, we can probably
> handle it
> > > > enough to fake it. :)
> > > > Also, if anyone else has spare parts for cars, or even things like
> scrap
> > > > pink foam, small bits of scrap wood, etc. so people can build cars,
> that
> > > > would be awesome.
> > > > I'll be at the space Friday to prep things as well...
> > > > Pete
> > > > On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 4:22:29 PM UTC-5, David Buggs wrote:
> > > > > Having just returned from a trip I do need to spend some time with
> the
> > > > > wifey this weekend. My son is also planning to be home from
> college.
> > > > > What time is the race? I can run the race if it is at a specific
> time
> > > but
> > > > > if it will run all day or all night that would be a problem for
> me. I
> > > can
> > > > > setup the track and show anyone the electronics (without the PC
> > > attached it
> > > > > still displays the times for each car).
> > > > > Buggs
> > > > > When using a PC it takes time to enter information on each car and
> the
> > > > > driver and then create the heats based upon the number of cars and
> the
> > > type
> > > > > of race chosen (single or double elimination, etc)
> > > > > On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:52 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com
> > > <javascript:>
> > > > > > wrote:
> > > > >> Is this you volunteering to run it?
> > > > >> Is there no keeping track of cars, or choosing which 3 race, and a
> > > > >> bracket or something?
> > > > >> Will you be compiling info on each car and recording times?
> > > > >> I think there is an electronic scoring system, do you know how to
> > > operate
> > > > >> it?
> > > > >> I think it's just a little bit more complex than "Lift gate,
> first one
> > > > >> down wins."
> > > > >> Pete
> > > > >> On 10/3/12 2:56 PM, Kevin Crowley wrote:
> > > > >> Lift gate, first one down wins.
> > > > >> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 1:16 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com
> > > <javascript:>
> > > > >> > wrote:
> > > > >>> Hooray! Thanks Buggs...
> > > > >>> Will you be at BarCamp to help run the race?
> > > > >>> Or does anyone else know how to run a race?
> > > > >>> And... is the track easy to set up?
> > > > >>> Pete
> > > > >>> On 10/3/12 12:46 PM, David Buggs wrote:
> > > > >>> I just got back into town last night. As soon as the rain stops
> I'll
> > > > >>> deliver the track to the space.
> > > > >>> Buggs
> > > > >>> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Pete Prodoehl <
> ras...@gmail.com
> > > <javascript:>
> > > > >>> > wrote:
> > > > >>>> I've not been at the space since last week... is the track
> there?
> > > > >>>> I've emailed Buggs, but got no reply.
> > > > >>>> With the race set for Saturday night at Bucketworks I'm just a
> > > little
> > > > >>>> concerned at this point, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of
> > > another track
> > > > >>>> we could use, as a backup plan at least.
> > > > >>>> Pete
> > > > >>>> On Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:11:24 AM UTC-5, Pete Prodoehl
> > > wrote:
> > > > >>>>> Hello Race Fans!
> > > > >>>>> I talked to Buggs about the track, he was called out of town
> for
> > > > >>>>> something, but will bring the track in to the space soon.
> > > > >>>>> BUT! He also said that using the track to test your car is
> > > considered
> > > > >>>>> "cheating" in a real derby race.
> > > > >>>>> So... do we want to adhere to that idea, or not?
> > > > >>>>> We do have the small test track piece Jim made to check the
> wheel
> > > > >>>>> base, car clearance, etc. Will that be good enough for
> everyone,
> > > and we can
> > > > >>>>> then hold off until the real race to see if your car fails or
> is
> > > totally
> > > > >>>>> awesome?
By all means. All I really have to do is put your car on the track
and stand there.... (unless you need me to pilot it, which isn't as
much of an issue as you'd think.)
I'll be there Thursday, so talk to me then....
On Oct 4, 2:19 am, Kevin Crowley <caoha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I might be able to get it done between shifts on friday. will have to
> swing by and get some wheels thursday
> On Thu, Oct 4, 2012 at 12:54 AM, Shane <Impe...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > I'm proxy-ing for Kevin...I suppose that I could proxy for you, too,
> > if you have a car ready....
> > On Oct 4, 12:52 am, Kevin Crowley <caoha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > I would love to run it but it looks as if I will be working at the
> > Bradley
> > > center for an event on Saturday.
> > > On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 7:26 PM, Shane <Impe...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > > > I'll be in tomorrow, If I'm not too busy cutting my new line of boxes
> > > > and wall-hangings (or even if I am), I can cut some extra wheels if
> > > > need be...I need outer diameter and axle diameter though.
> > > > And I might have to make the wheels look "cool"....:D
> > > > On Oct 3, 6:41 pm, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > Thanks Buggs!
> > > > > I put it on the schedule Saturday for 7pm to 9pm. If you can show
> > someone
> > > > > (perhaps Vishal and anyone else) how it works, we can probably
> > handle it
> > > > > enough to fake it. :)
> > > > > Also, if anyone else has spare parts for cars, or even things like
> > scrap
> > > > > pink foam, small bits of scrap wood, etc. so people can build cars,
> > that
> > > > > would be awesome.
> > > > > I'll be at the space Friday to prep things as well...
> > > > > Pete
> > > > > On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 4:22:29 PM UTC-5, David Buggs wrote:
> > > > > > Having just returned from a trip I do need to spend some time with
> > the
> > > > > > wifey this weekend. My son is also planning to be home from
> > college.
> > > > > > What time is the race? I can run the race if it is at a specific
> > time
> > > > but
> > > > > > if it will run all day or all night that would be a problem for
> > me. I
> > > > can
> > > > > > setup the track and show anyone the electronics (without the PC
> > > > attached it
> > > > > > still displays the times for each car).
> > > > > > Buggs
> > > > > > When using a PC it takes time to enter information on each car and
> > the
> > > > > > driver and then create the heats based upon the number of cars and
> > the
> > > > type
> > > > > > of race chosen (single or double elimination, etc)
> > > > > > On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:52 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com
> > > > <javascript:>
> > > > > > > wrote:
> > > > > >> Is this you volunteering to run it?
> > > > > >> Is there no keeping track of cars, or choosing which 3 race, and a
> > > > > >> bracket or something?
> > > > > >> Will you be compiling info on each car and recording times?
> > > > > >> I think there is an electronic scoring system, do you know how to
> > > > operate
> > > > > >> it?
> > > > > >> I think it's just a little bit more complex than "Lift gate,
> > first one
> > > > > >> down wins."
> > > > > >> Pete
> > > > > >> On 10/3/12 2:56 PM, Kevin Crowley wrote:
> > > > > >> Lift gate, first one down wins.
> > > > > >> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 1:16 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com
> > > > <javascript:>
> > > > > >> > wrote:
> > > > > >>> Hooray! Thanks Buggs...
> > > > > >>> Will you be at BarCamp to help run the race?
> > > > > >>> Or does anyone else know how to run a race?
> > > > > >>> And... is the track easy to set up?
> > > > > >>> Pete
> > > > > >>> On 10/3/12 12:46 PM, David Buggs wrote:
> > > > > >>> I just got back into town last night. As soon as the rain stops
> > I'll
> > > > > >>> deliver the track to the space.
> > > > > >>> Buggs
> > > > > >>> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Pete Prodoehl <
> > ras...@gmail.com
> > > > <javascript:>
> > > > > >>> > wrote:
> > > > > >>>> I've not been at the space since last week... is the track
> > there?
> > > > > >>>> I've emailed Buggs, but got no reply.
> > > > > >>>> With the race set for Saturday night at Bucketworks I'm just a
> > > > little
> > > > > >>>> concerned at this point, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of
> > > > another track
> > > > > >>>> we could use, as a backup plan at least.
> > > > > >>>> Pete
> > > > > >>>> On Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:11:24 AM UTC-5, Pete Prodoehl
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > >>>>> Hello Race Fans!
> > > > > >>>>> I talked to Buggs about the track, he was called out of town
> > for
> > > > > >>>>> something, but will bring the track in to the space soon.
> > > > > >>>>> BUT! He also said that using the track to test your car is
> > > > considered
> > > > > >>>>> "cheating" in a real derby race.
> > > > > >>>>> So... do we want to adhere to that idea, or not?
> > > > > >>>>> We do have the small test track piece Jim made to check the
> > wheel
> > > > > >>>>> base, car clearance, etc. Will that be good enough for
> > everyone,
> > > > and we can
> > > > > >>>>> then hold off until the real race to see if your car fails or
> > is
> > > > totally
> > > > > >>>>> awesome?
I delivered the track to the space tonight before the open build time. It
was mentioned that there may be a misunderstanding of the dimensions of the
track and thus what people may have built their cars based upon.
The track is an official derby track purchased 10 - 12 years ago. There
are variations from manufacturer to manufacturer and the newer aluminum
tracks are a bit different than those made of plywood like mine.
We discussed ripping a piece of plywood and another for guide strips to
make a track that fit the dimensions communicated to the group. I was told
to watch the group postings to see if that needed to be done. So far I see
nothing.
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 6:41 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks Buggs!
> I put it on the schedule Saturday for 7pm to 9pm. If you can show someone
> (perhaps Vishal and anyone else) how it works, we can probably handle it
> enough to fake it. :)
> Also, if anyone else has spare parts for cars, or even things like scrap
> pink foam, small bits of scrap wood, etc. so people can build cars, that
> would be awesome.
> I'll be at the space Friday to prep things as well...
> Pete
> On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 4:22:29 PM UTC-5, David Buggs wrote:
>> Having just returned from a trip I do need to spend some time with the
>> wifey this weekend. My son is also planning to be home from college.
>> What time is the race? I can run the race if it is at a specific time
>> but if it will run all day or all night that would be a problem for me. I
>> can setup the track and show anyone the electronics (without the PC
>> attached it still displays the times for each car).
>> Buggs
>> When using a PC it takes time to enter information on each car and the
>> driver and then create the heats based upon the number of cars and the type
>> of race chosen (single or double elimination, etc)
>> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 3:52 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Is this you volunteering to run it?
>>> Is there no keeping track of cars, or choosing which 3 race, and a
>>> bracket or something?
>>> Will you be compiling info on each car and recording times?
>>> I think there is an electronic scoring system, do you know how to
>>> operate it?
>>> I think it's just a little bit more complex than "Lift gate, first one
>>> down wins."
>>> Pete
>>> On 10/3/12 2:56 PM, Kevin Crowley wrote:
>>> Lift gate, first one down wins.
>>> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 1:16 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Hooray! Thanks Buggs...
>>>> Will you be at BarCamp to help run the race?
>>>> Or does anyone else know how to run a race?
>>>> And... is the track easy to set up?
>>>> Pete
>>>> On 10/3/12 12:46 PM, David Buggs wrote:
>>>> I just got back into town last night. As soon as the rain stops I'll
>>>> deliver the track to the space.
>>>> Buggs
>>>> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Pete Prodoehl <ras...@gmail.com>wrote:
>>>>> I've not been at the space since last week... is the track there?
>>>>> I've emailed Buggs, but got no reply.
>>>>> With the race set for Saturday night at Bucketworks I'm just a little
>>>>> concerned at this point, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of another track
>>>>> we could use, as a backup plan at least.
>>>>> Pete
>>>>> On Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:11:24 AM UTC-5, Pete Prodoehl
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> Hello Race Fans!
>>>>>> I talked to Buggs about the track, he was called out of town for
>>>>>> something, but will bring the track in to the space soon.
>>>>>> BUT! He also said that using the track to test your car is considered
>>>>>> "cheating" in a real derby race.
>>>>>> So... do we want to adhere to that idea, or not?
>>>>>> We do have the small test track piece Jim made to check the wheel
>>>>>> base, car clearance, etc. Will that be good enough for everyone, and we can
>>>>>> then hold off until the real race to see if your car fails or is totally
>>>>>> awesome?
