[colt527]

2 observations:

1.) Design the mini-bot so that it can't hit the bolt first. Honestly, I think the bolt pattern was the cause of most of the times it didn't trigger at Pittsburgh. We personally checked every single contact point on the towers before each day and they all triggered with minimal force.

2.) Make sure there is a delay between when you hit the top and when you start reversing the wheels.

I think this is a necessary rule for the Championships. Mini bot races are very soon going to get too close to call and we need to perfect the tower designs and also for the teams to perfect their mini-bot designs so they do not hit the bolts and provide the necessary amount of force. I think thats the only path to reliable calls at the championships.