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RT @Robot_Chat: Still unsure about what #BotChat is? Read this quick tutorial to help you understand. https://t.co/llDV8gVm Join us tomorrow at 7pm EST!

taylor1529  21:38web

RT @Robot_Chat: Still unsure about what #BotChat is? Read this quick tutorial to help you understand. https://t.co/llDV8gVm Join us tomorrow at 7pm EST!

CarGraB  21:34web

Still unsure about what #BotChat is? Read this quick tutorial to help you understand. https://t.co/llDV8gVm Join us tomorrow at 7pm EST!

Robot_Chat  21:31web

#botchat Seems interesting, good idea

GregorBrowning  21:28web

RT @Robot_Chat: 36 hours away from the first #BotChat ! 7-8pm EST #omgRobots

Team3176  7:38Twitter for iPhone

RT @Robot_Chat: 36 hours away from the first #BotChat ! 7-8pm EST #omgRobots

CarGraB  7:37Twitter for iPhone

RT @Robot_Chat: 36 hours away from the first #BotChat ! 7-8pm EST #omgRobots

taylor1529  7:01Twitter for iPhone

36 hours away from the first #BotChat ! 7-8pm EST #omgRobots

Robot_Chat  7:00Twitter for iPhone

Just got all of our FIRST choice parts in the mail today from @andymarkinc. Can’t believe how fast it came! #BotChat

Ghaeska  20:05Twitter for iPad

RT @Team3176: We’re excited about the launch of our new collaboration with FRC team 1529. Follow @Robot_Chat for details about #BotChat on 12/16 7pm EST.

Stefanie_Maier  18:34Twitter for iPhone

RT @Robot_Chat: Our #BotChat debut (12/16 7pm) will feature a variety of questions, but later we may have themed sessions. Send us your ideas for themes!

CarGraB  18:06Twitter for iPhone

RT @Robot_Chat: Our #BotChat debut (12/16 7pm) will feature a variety of questions, but later we may have themed sessions. Send us your ideas for themes!

taylor1529  18:04Twitter for iPhone

RT @Robot_Chat: Our #BotChat debut (12/16 7pm) will feature a variety of questions, but later we may have themed sessions. Send us your ideas for themes!

SeacoastRobots  18:00Twitter for iPhone

Our #BotChat debut (12/16 7pm) will feature a variety of questions, but later we may have themed sessions. Send us your ideas for themes!

Robot_Chat  17:58Twitter for iPhone

RT @Team3176: We’re excited about the launch of our new collaboration with FRC team 1529. Follow @Robot_Chat for details about #BotChat on 12/16 7pm EST.

taylor1529  21:50Twitter for iPhone

RT @Team3176: We’re excited about the launch of our new collaboration with FRC team 1529. Follow @Robot_Chat for details about #BotChat on 12/16 7pm EST.

Robot_Chat  21:35Twitter for iPhone

We’re excited about the launch of our new collaboration with FRC team 1529. Follow @Robot_Chat for details about #BotChat on 12/16 7pm EST.

Team3176  20:48Twitter for iPhone

What is #BotChat?

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What is #BotChat?

BotChat is a collaboration between FRC teams 1529 and 3176 to get the greater robotics community communicating with each other about critical and topical team-related subjects.

What is a Twitter chat?

A Twitter chat is a real time conversation using the Twitter social media platform.  People can participate by following a particular #hashtag during the scheduled meeting time.

How do I participate in the #BotChat Twitter Chat?

You must have a Twitter account to take part in a Twitter chat. To create an account, visit www.Twitter.com. To follow along with the scheduled chat, log into your Twitter account and search for and follow @Robot_Chat. This handle (which is Twitter lingo for “username”) is the host of #BotChat. All questions will be posted from @Robot_Chat and we will also post updates about future #BotChats. To see any tweets that relate to #BotChat, just search for #BotChat. All posts that include the hashtag #BotChat will show up on your computer screen.  At first glance a Twitter chat may seem mildly chaotic; however, you will pick up quickly on the structure:

  1. The first 5 minutes or so will be for introductory comments by @Robot_Chat and introduction of the participants so we know who is “out there.”
  2. Whenever you respond to a question or post during this Bot Chat session, be sure to use the #BotChat hashtag in your post.
  3. The remainder of the chat will consist of questions designated as Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 and Q5.
    1. Participants will respond to each question using parallel designations A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, while also including #BotChat in their responses.
  4. As the end of the hour approaches, the leader will call the discussion to a close, though participants are welcome to continue interacting with each other.

Hints to make your #BotChat Twitter chat more productive:

  1. Always respond using the A1, A2 … prefix so that everyone else knows what question you are responding to.
  2. Always use the #BotChat hashtag at the end of your response or people won’t see it unless they actually “follow” you on Twitter.
  3. Twitter chats start exactly on time and end on time. If you are late or miss the chat, you can search after the fact to see what you missed!
  4. Twitter is a PUBLIC forum. #BotChat is meant to be a fun way of sharing best-practices, opinions and short discussions about all things FIRST and Robots. Make your responses helpful and friendly. Also, don’t share your private information (phone number, address, etc.) over Twitter.  You never know who may be looking.

Feel free to continue discussions via DM (Direct Message). Twitter Chats are a great way to network and meet other people interested in the same subject as you. You never know who you’ll become friends with on Twitter, but just remember to be safe.