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mypie4050
17-12-2016, 15:33
Disclaimer: I didn't see that anyone else started a thread about this latest "hint". I apologize if there is already another thread for this topic. Anyway...

So... Am I the only one who noticed a bit of a difference in the re-designed buttons this year? I mean, besides design changes. If you don't know what I'm referencing, I'll put a link below.
Usually, each team receives a total of 5 buttons at each regional they attend - 1 Coach, 1 Safety Captain, and 3 Drive Team. However, the picture posted in the FIRST Blog displays 1 Coach, 1 Safety Captain, and 4 Drive Team Buttons.

http://www.firstinspires.org/sites/default/files/uploads/frc/Blog/2017-drive-team-buttons-v1.jpg

I see several possible explanations:

1. There will be an extra "driver" this year. Likely another human player.

2. We will receive an extra (backup?) button.

3. The were just trying to cause speculation and confusion.

What do you think? Is this a undisguised hint? Or something less exciting?

JR0405
17-12-2016, 15:35
Here's the thread
http://https://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=152693

mypie4050
17-12-2016, 15:38
Sorry, here's the link to the blog post
http://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc/blog/2017-dlc-pack-3-buttons

Billfred
17-12-2016, 15:39
And here's the corrected link:

https://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=152693

We'll discuss over there.