[Basel A]

Originally Posted by frasnow

Then why not take the Apollo 13 approach? "Let's look at this thing from a... um, from a standpoint of status. What do we got on the spacecraft that's good?" Find a strategy that will work for the robot you have.

Let's say there's 3 potential subsystems, a drivetrain and two scoring mechanisms. The drivetrain and one scoring mechanism are completed. Are you suggesting that they do not work on a second scoring mechanism? I'm of the opinion that it couldn't hurt and if it doesn't work at the competition, as you've suggested is very likely, they can just take it off. Yes, they may sacrifice practice time, but if the addition does work, it could double their point output. A team that expects to win in qualification can't rely on playing defence because they will have matches paired with robots that can't score.

Yes, it is a high-risk situation. But it's also high-reward and it seems most people in this thread support taking the chance.