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Originally Posted by jvriezen
There's a lot to be said for a driver who knows the mechanics of the bot. When it misbehaves on the field he is more likely to guess/determine the reason for the behavior and respond accordingly. An ignorant driver may repeatedly try the failing mechanism and break it further, a knowledgeable driver may know how to minimize further damage and/or be able to tell the pit crew what he thinks is wrong. Also, fixing/checking minor things in the queue line is also an option to a driver that knows the bot inside and out.
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So by that measure, sounds like your software team wouldn't be qualified to be on the drive team either.
I'm just advocating diversity - if everyone on your team is a gearhead (count me as a gearhead) then you may miss out on some real opportunities in your gameplay. A lot goes on during a match that requires observation and communication skills that your less mechanically inclined members may be better at. And maybe Grand Theft Auto Boy who drew the artwork for your t-shirt can out drive anyone else if you put him on the controls. I would just open up the pool of available drive team members (there are 4 including the coach - don't open that can of worms here) to everyone who actively participates, not just everyone who "builds".