STUDIO C CAPPA

[cec080]

Does Studio C Cappa tap his foot? also does the gemini have a timer on it so it won't be on all the time? :\

[CEC3066]

foot tap is only on the alpha bot.

[cec080]

Thanks CEC3066! :D :D

[CEC3066]

Cappa only has 8 movements

[ChuckEZone]

also does the gemini have a timer on it so it won't be on all the time?

I'm not too sure what you mean about a timer, but the Gemini should only be on when it's programmed to be on.

[menutia]

Don't some of those devices have a "duty time"? Meaning that they have a time limit that they should be on, before having a rest time to cool off?

-Menutia

[ChuckEZone]

A similar model has a duty cycle of 15 minutes on/15 minutes off, but I've never seen it programmed for that long

[puppetmaster29]

It will never be programmed for that long.

[cec080]

INTRESTING. I WAS AT THIS LOCATION AND THE GEMINI NEVER CAME ON. HMM. EVEN DURING THE BIRTHDAY SHOW! IT WAS THE NEW GEMINI NOT FROM SLD.

[CEC3066]

it's possible the motor was dead.

[CEC Kid Check]

Yeah, either the light was unplug, or a fuse inside the light burned, not causing it to move.
As for the duty cycle, I think its 25 mins. on, 25. mins off.
But thats only if the light is on for 25 mins. straight, if it is like Mike programs it...for a few seconds at a time, the duty cycle isn't in effect.
Also, the warp is connected to the same circuit, so if the warp works, but the Gemini doesn't, then you have a problem.
As for the foot tap, it doesn't have it...
Mike, is Danny correct?? Do the newer types of Cappa bots only have 8 movements??? I've heard of the idea, but didn't know if it passed or not.

[puppetmaster29]

I'm not sure CEC Kid check. I was under the impression that the bots now had 16 movements instead of 32. I have to check into that and get a confirmed answer, I mean they may have very well taken away 8 more movements from that bot that I was unaware of. If that's the case you might as well take a CEC stage bot and put it there.:rolleyes

[CEC3066]

From what I'd heard from various sources the 16 movement bots are only at full scale CEC stores ans Smalltown CEC's have the 8 movement bot.

[ChuckEFranchize454]

we have the 16 movement chuck e and it looks good we try to take care of it as best we can

[CEC Kid Check]

Yes I agree Mike,
I've haven't heard anything about a 8 movement bot.
From what I know, all Alpha stores have 32 movements, and some of the old beta's also had 32, and the newer beta's had 16.
As for cappa, all I know is the bots are 16, and the show was reduced by Tv's and Lighting.

[bzier]

The smalltown Ocala FL store has Studio C cappa, and the Chuck animatronic has 16 movements, just like my store's Studio C beta. I know that when smalltown stores were first created, that's when the idea to reduce the movements came into play. I'm not too sure if they ever went through with reducing the movements from 16 to 8 though. I sure hope not! :rolleyes

[CEC3066]

that never happened THANK GOD!

[sungun12]

nah, the cappa is still 16, its just a different set up.

basically, the blue screen is under the 3 big screen tv's instead of to the side. and theres not much design behind chuck

[bzier]

yeah, 3 crappy rope lights(red, blue, and yellow) on a wierd swirly-thing, and no awning or curtains! I hate Cappa! And those tvs above the blue screen? WAY smaller than Studio C Beta's 3 screens.

[Shiney Happy Jenn]

Two Words:

CAPPA SUCKS!!!


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[mmbbfan10972]

I Agree With You Jenn 3 TVS Under The Blue Screen? The People Who Are There Arnt Gonna See Them Selfs On The TVS Unless They Look Backwards:rollin

[ChuckEFranchize454]

ok here are my thoughts on Studio C Cappa

my thought is that its really good. if the store is a smalltown store like the one i went to in victoria its perfect in my opinion. the show still looked good kinda. now about the 8 movement Chuck E there is NO 8 movement Chuck E. the one that u see at Cappas and and Betas are the 16 movement Chuck E. something even weirder about Cappa they dont even have Live Show Floods. the one in victoria didnt have them the lights that are there are two color lights that flash to the stage. and another side note the one i went to is wierd. its has the cappa steup but the stage was the Studio C Beta setup....with the time machine background and that included the spinning clock and the storbe and the top flood lights. in my opinion stores that have it are lucky bc they have a CEC to go to. befor they had to more thasn likely travel miles to go to one now they have one and they can see Chuck E and enjoy the show. i kno its kinda corny but come on guys u gotta give it a chance.

[bzier]

I've been to the smalltown location down here numerous times, and I've given it a chance. It's crap. There's nothing that can make me change my mind on that. Absolute garbage. I dislike our Studio C beta enough, I didn't think it could get any worse, until I knew about the cappas, and the smalltown location I visit is overall okay, the show sucks.

Give me an old 1, 2, Rocker, Road, or ANY OTHER SHOW over that!

[CEC Kid Check]

Yeah guys, I agree with Matt on this, you have to give it a chance. This is the second thread I've seen recently that is completely trashing Studio C beta's and cappa's.
Really its all about preference, some prefer all the bots in front of them, others (Like myself) prefer to see newer technology in the bots. I prefer seeing puppets, lights, and 1 bot that has some awesome new technology.
Every studio c i've been to, I've never seen a broken Garner Holt bot, those things are so easy to take care of, and almost impossible to damage.
That video with those kids jumping up on the beta stage and beating the sh*t out of the bot, those kid did nothing but causing harm to themselves, it would take quit a bit of strength to break the bots fiberglass stomach.
Also I read in the other Thread titled ("They should just get rid of Studio C (HQ should read this)) someone mentioned that the stage is so low to the ground, its easy access for kids to climb up on...-there point is that they should get rid of Studio C because its so low to the ground....well correct me if im wrong, but 1,2,3 stages are just as low, if not lower then studio c's.
Also, I've mentioned this before, that Studio C's are cool because the bot actually looks like todays chuck....when I go to a 1,2,3 stage store, the bots are so old that they still look like the rat back 10-20 years ago....Studio C's give CEC the fresh new look of today's Chuck.
And finally- the movements...Now Studio C alpha's, if the bot has 2-5 movements not working, it still looks amazing, now the 16 movement bots if they had 2-5 movements not working, it is quite noticeable, but it still looks good. Garner Holt put cylinders in the bot that are designed to last looong periods of time, I haven't replaced a cylinder at my store in about 6 months now, and everything works on my bot. When I go to 1 and 2 stage stores, im tired of looking at the bots swivel back and forth & move there mouths...thats basically there movements... now for the 3 stage, (if it was fully working) if the pressure in the air lines was high like the RAE, it would look awesome, but CEC standards have the PSI lower, making everything slower moving, less action= no fun.

Now i'm sorry for ranting, i'm half asleep typing this stuff, so if half of it doesn't make sense, its because I either feel asleep typing it, or I pulled it out of the back of my head...but if you read it carefully, you will see my point about Studio C's...
Like I said, its all about opinions and preferences...but HQ is just trying to give newer stores newer looks, doesn't hurt to try...

[bzier]

I agree newer technology is great, but we're getting next to nothing with Crappa...er, I mean Cappa. You are lucky you're near locations that have working Studio C's. We've got them all over the place down here, but so often I see tons of stuff busted on the bots. The store I visited in Stuart, (Studio C alpha)Chuck could barely keep his eyes open, and his arms didn't move AT ALL. That's not good.
I was also at one of the Orlando stores...can't remember which, but Chuck's right arm was practically hanging off his body! (another alpha store)
And at my store,(beta) we've had so many kids beat the heck out of Chuck to the point that his neck snapped, and his head went all Poltergheist on us, spininning completely around! That was some crazy crap! It cost us over $500.00 to fix! So much for that month's show and games budget! We've also had numerous problems with his hands, and the bot is only eleven months old!

As for 1 and 2 stage bots, yeah, they definitely remind me of Classic Chuck, which I prefer, but as for the 3-stage? Nope. I think they did a great job making the gang look more like the 'current' Chuck and friends.

[pizzacam]

You are lucky you're near locations that have working Studio C's. We've got them all over the place down here, but so often I see tons of stuff busted on the bots. The store I visited in Stuart, (Studio C alpha)Chuck could barely keep his eyes open, and his arms didn't move AT ALL. That's not good.

Thank you! :rolleyes

[MMBBfan327]

And at my store,(beta) we've had so many kids beat the heck out of Chuck to the point that his neck snapped, and his head went all Poltergheist on us, spininning completely around! That was some crazy crap! It cost us over $500.00 to fix! So much for that month's show and games budget! We've also had numerous problems with his hands, and the bot is only eleven months old!

Man, I am so SICK of these little kids! Why can't these little demons just watch the freaking show like a human being, or better yet, why can't their parents stop them from doing such destruction? Seriosuly, if I was manager at a CEC where something like this happened, I'd ask them to leave the store. This behavior is completely ridiculous and uncalled for. They should really start bringing back the desks for Studio C. At least then the bots could be half safer than they are now.

[YoungCaliHottie]

the studio c's here are in much worse shape than the existing stages. so that arguement doesnt hold up. its all in how well the store takes care of the stage, no matter what kind it is.

the desk makes things worse, actually. kids would climb it to get to chuck e. especially since the show rooms are getting smaller and smaller with every remodel, which means the seats are closer and closer to the stage, but with the desk you cannot see chuck from up close. lakewood, ca actually removed most of the desk.

studio c alpha is obviously the best of the three. i dont think anyone disagrees. im talking the full production with the center console, 20 tvs, blue screen with its own "stage", 7 light racks, neon lights around the main tv, etc.

but i actually like studio c crappa better than beta. beta has the awkward center wall with the three tvs, and its like, what is that gray thing supposed to be anyway? it says CEC and has some mirrors and ropelight. big deal. crappa is a more efficient use of space and i think just looks better overall in layout than beta. ...err, at least if chuck had the curtains on the sides (even if they dont work).

the new betas around here have all 3 of the "big" tvs the same size (the center usually is bigger), can only have either the on the air or applause sign lit (but not both at the same time), and chuck's spotlight goes off when the applause sign lights up. oh ya, and the lights are down to two racks. and i noticed when the CEC letters in red go out, the lights in them arent always being replaced. so why bother?

i have an idea that would take away most physical movements but not subtract from the performance, and use new technology yet cost less money. but i doubt cec is really interested in what i have to say. lol.