[Alan Ing]

Hi All,

Just a small correction to our first post, we are actually using a RGB color sensor instead of a photoresistor and are looking for the final change from blinking yellow to solid Red or Blue. If anyone is curious, one of our team members can probably answer questions, as I am the mechanical guy. As Osa mentioned, thank you Team 987 for the inspiration to try and automate our deployment its the basically the same idea, but a slightly different path.

The 1.2 seconds is from the moment we release the minibot, which includes both deployment and time on the pole. We are using video to measure the time and get about 36 frames consistently with fully charged batteries. On occasion, we are able to get 35 frames, but its safer to go with the higher figure.

233, your recent autonomous video left us speechless! We originally ruled out a ramp deployment, but after watching the webcast of one of your matches changed our minds and thought we'd have a go at it which turned out to be a lot simpler than our original design.

We do not claim to have the fastest minibot and know that there are faster minibots/deployment systems than. With so many quick minibots, I believe that it will actually come down to who can initiate deployment the quickest without jumping the gun.

Looking forward to seeing you all!