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Originally Posted by Botwoon
You'll also have to take into account the inspectors themselves. We've had inspectors asking us to explain the rules to them.
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Le *sigh....
Also what if a inspector missed something that isn't compliant but is found at champs? I have seen robots that have gone though 1 or 2 regionals with non-compliant things before they are caught. Usually when something is pointed out the first line is often "but it passed at _____ event!"
Also don't most teams ask for more lax inspections?
Overall the inspection system is to make sure robots are safe, follow the rules, and do not have a competitive edge (extra motors/etc). There is also a double standard... I meet quite a few teams that don't know some of the rules either (at the same time yes some of the rules should be more clear....). The inspection system is something FIRST needs to work on (esp re-inspection) but I don't think this is the solution.