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Originally Posted by squirrel
I don't doubt that there were several instances where MINIBOTs did reach the top, but did not TRIGGER the TOWER. Unfortunately, the rules do not let that count for anything.
How can you claim there was a field malfunction if the exact requirements to TRIGGER the TOWER are not specified? It could just as easily be that the MINIBOT in question does not close the switch for a long enough time to trigger the field system.
I do understand that the system was changed to make it less sensitive to false triggering. But since the whole thing was not specified, I won't say that the field system no longer meets the specs. The ultimate spec is still that you gotta trigger it. Rather than complain about FIRST following their own rules, work on your MINIBOT to make it trigger every time. Ask on the Q&A what exactly is supposed to be required to make it trigger.
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How can you claim it was a MINIBOT malfunction, if you don't know what to design your minibot for. If FIRST made us guess on what the maximum peg height would be, I don't think anyone would be happy.