[Brandon Holley]

Ed and Sam-

I usually agree with you guys, but I can't on this issue.

While many of your concerns are valid, it doesn't mean its a guaranteed issue for every single team. I've seen plenty of carts that are a danger because of their size/maneuverability, etc that are nothing more than a modified handtruck. I'm not in favor of motorized carts necessarily, but I feel if you are going through the effort of designing an effective cart, you ARE spending time wisely.


If you are going motorized you can go through a drivetrain cycle thats outside the typical scope for FRC drives.

I guess my point is a motorized cart doesn't necessarily mean a big obstruction that will do nothing but get in the way.


As for the music issue on carts, I realize it tends to be very polarizing. For me, I'm totally for it and here's why: It's by far the most effective method of clearing a path through a crowd of people I've seen. People hear music and assume its just extra noise a team is creating. However, I find people and teams who walk through the pits screaming "ROBOT!" to be far more intrusive. Obviously there needs to be a certain level of maturity and respect level for other teams for a team who has music on their cart. Again, I feel its just a few bad apples that have ruined the perception for many.

-Brando