Thread: "The Little Things" - Helpful hints for all
View Single Post
  #13   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 14-10-2013, 19:48
ErvinI ErvinI is offline
Registered User
AKA: Ervin Ibadula
FRC #0865 (Warp7)
Team Role: Mentor
  
Join Date: Feb 2013
Rookie Year: 2011
Location: Kincardine, ON
Posts: 144
ErvinI is just really niceErvinI is just really niceErvinI is just really niceErvinI is just really niceErvinI is just really nice
Re: "The Little Things" - Helpful hints for all
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrew Schreiber View Post
Great teams with great software have control loops but prefer pneumatics. Unless they're 67.
Fixed.

As for my own contributions:
  • Don't implement software changes just before a match, especially if that software has a chance to be stuck in an infinite loop.
  • Always check your batteries before a match if possible. CTRE sells a great battery checker if you're willing to shell out $125.
  • Rule #34 of Chief Delphi: if a question regarding FIRST robotics exists, there is a thread about it on Chief Delphi.
  • Keep track of all students going to a regional, especially when it is out of the country. Use some kind of head-count or buddy-system. If it is out-of-country, make sure that all students have their passports with them.
Reply With Quote