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Re: Methods Of Transferring Robot Onto Field?

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Originally Posted by pfreivald View Post
I always cringe when I see teams pushing their powered-down robot across the field to get it to the edge before lifting, or to get it into position after lifting.

Speed controllers do not take to such abuse all that kindly, and while it's unavoidable to some degree (like in pushing matches on the field), where it is avoidable it should be avoided.
Alot of kids are so caught up with what has happened or what is about to happen they don't think clearly and do some goofy things like forget to turn on the robot or set the Autonomous mode properly or go out the wrong field access or do things to the robot that should not be done.
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