Post FI reflections:
Slim Pickens: Went 1-2 (Tap out against Hangar 11, Judges decision against Dust Pandemonium)
-Given to Alex Horne to work on
-Might give it 33:1 silver sparks. It was uncontrollable at some points in time
-LOCTITE THE FRIGGING MOTOR SCREWS, NATE!
Thunder Child: 1-2 (Tap out against Mr. Croup and Play n Crazy)
-Electronics intact
-Hubs and wheels fine
-3 of 4 motters most likely work
-Need new wedge + front panel
-Need to use battle hardened motters (I'm worried about making my own, though) and use bullet connectors (pete: what gauge wire/heatshrinks are you using for those?)
Positives:
-Got both robutts in the arena and working most of the times
-Won at least one match
-Saw friends
-Got recognized for being in one of Brandon's videos
-Saw great matches
-Learned new things
Negatives:
-Failed to redeem myself from last year in the ants
-Many friends didn't make it
What to do for Moto (besides what I mentioned already):
-Get Endgame ready with motters, a weapon ESC, and transmitter
-Get that one book Alex suggested
-Get a better toolbox (maybe)