The argument that a faster processor wouldn't be "fair" really doesn't make any sense to me. Think abou it: why doesn't FIRST just ship everyone a standard set of robot blueprints that they are required to use so that those teams without MechEngs aren't disadvantaged?
In my opinion, the number one reason not to change is that there is no need to. Just look at teams like WildStang, who consistently push the control system to its limits and then past them. Until somebody can show that something absolutely can't be done without a new processor, I see no reason to re-do a control system that is considered one of the best in the industry. Would you rather we switched to normal RC equipment? :D
--Rob
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