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Re: Email from Jon Dudas

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Originally Posted by Grim Tuesday View Post
I went to the FRC Live the day before and someone (I think Don from 1676) asked about the communications issues. The Control Systems engineer in the panel said that the system was guaranteed until 2014, but they were taking suggestions for 2015 and beyond.
Now here is a scary thought. We have to deal with this FMS for two more years.
With entry fees for your first regional at approx. $5K, that works out to a minimum of $500/match. (I know, ball park figures). At $500/match to potentially watch your robot collect dust for 2 min. 15 sec., I don't think anyone will be satisfied with anything less than "We found the cause, it was... and the solution is...". No spin, no beating around the bush, just straight talk and answers.

Is FIRST capable of this? Absolutely! Are they willing to do it? We'll see.
My vote is that they will.
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