[simpsonboy77]

In 2008, I was the only programmer for team 41 RoboWarriors. Throughout the build season I was tinkering with the gyro so the robot could line up to knock the trackballs off better. Of course the best time to test these things are in practice matches on Archimedes.

The first time it didn't fail, but instead hindered the robot's ability to turn. After that match we removed the gyro, and I "thought" I recompiled and redownloaded the robot code. I didn't. The robot tried to read a sensor that was not there, and no matter what inputs I applied to it, it would not respond. The robot went full speed into our opponents drive station, knocking off 2 controllers, and damaging one joystick. At least this code was only operational during hybrid mode.

After that match I walked over to the opposing team and offered a joystick, and some velcro. I can't remember their team number, but if this was anyone's team let me know. I still feel bad about it, I took away one of their practice matches for my mistake.