Thread: Any Team Using A Timer?
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Re: Any Team Using A Timer?
Why is everyone talking about looking at the clock when the tower bases change color when it is time to deploy? Seems like a much more convenient place to look at while also driving your robot.

I think that using a timer to deploy is a great idea, one that we have considered and implemented. Every millisecond can count in the minibot race, and a timer could easily shave off a few hundred, perhaps an entire 0.5 seconds. You have practice matches to see if you get penalties. If you do, change it to manual. Prepare both robot codes and have drivers practice both.