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Re: Week 1 lessons learned: balancing strategy
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Originally Posted by who716
Yes we thought of this during build session and ended up using a two speed transmission this helps a ton on the bridge because it allows us to make very slow movements while on the bridge and it allows us to stay on the bridge if its tilted or not. the only bad thing is getting it of the bridge after we balanced as its hard to roll.
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Your post reminded me to go back and watch our 2nd match. It looks like our low gear keeps everyone on the co-op bridge for 5 seconds after the match ends, even though we are not at rest. According to G37, and G41 this should have been worth 1 co-op point to both alliances. It was not awarded, we did not even think to challenge for it at the time, and it does not appear as if the refs are even looking for the 5 second count.
Video (Match 17): http://www.more.net/content/2012-qualification-matches
Match ends at 3:43 on the video, and wheels don't touch carpet until 3:52. At that point the ref gives the all clear signal. Head ref is clearly watching the robot roll off the bridge, but has no reference to the 5 second stipulation from G37.
Lesson Learned: If you have a low enough gear to put yourself in this situation you may want to ask the Head ref how they will determine when 5 seconds has elapsed during the drivers meeting on the Thursday practice day.
PS. What difference would this have made? In hind sight, none. At the time it could have been huge.
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