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Originally Posted by evanperryg
The issue of contrast could easily be interpreted as part of R2-B, as numbering would have to be easily visible in order to be "unambiguous." And, if done properly, backlit numbers could easily be made visible regardless of if they are actually lit.
I figured this would be the final solution, as im sure my whining will have no influence on upcoming rule revisions  but I still find it dissappointing, and a little odd that such a specific rule would be placed in an otherwise very flexible game. |
It's a big robot. They are small numbers. Having two sets, one in black and white and another in your dancing disco LED lights isn't against the rule.
In prior years, you needed to paint the bumpers. This year, no bumpers but you still need the numbers. Think of the 100's of teams that can't do back-lighted colored numbers. So the min cost effort is black on white that was imposed by FIRST. Think black marker on an index card.
With your resources think of the fund raiser for next year (or maybe this year!!!!) "We'll do your Robot number for $10 per digit per sign!!!!" and away you go.
On the other hand when I look across the 4000 teams building a robot, your team's biggest issue is the back light. I'm humbled that you have solved, designed and are ready to build a robot and have extra, nay, vast amounts of extra energy and build time to move a lighted team number to the top of your build list.
I've added your team to my personal "robots to watch" list, can't wait to see how you make out.
