[Al Skierkiewicz]

This is what I sent FTC HQ a while ago...
R10
Add under R10: Samantha power be wired to the output of the robot power switch using legal connections per R10-c.


And under R10-d, paragraph i. should read:
i. All power wiring (Battery, power switch and power inputs to motor controllers) are 16 AWG or larger.


Additionally, RG10 and R08 do not allow a 9 volt battery for the Samantha module power as shown in the Samantha User Guide.


Many teams wire the Samantha module power to the last motor controller in the chain as this is an easy spot. Teams that are using Anderson Power Pole muti-tap connectors (See West Mountain Radio and others) Will wire the Samantha to one of those outputs. Wiring at the end of the chain will virtually guarantee power brownout on the Samantha.
Also, too many teams are using #22 wire to feed the motor and servo controllers. To keep voltage normal, this should be #16 or larger on my opinion.
I do not believe in performance being part of the consideration for judged awards. Teams that have a bad day, have a driver absent for family commitments or illness or some other reason will loose out on a deserved award simply because their performance suffered that one day. I have hated this for many years at the FLL level. A team that deserves to win the Inspire award should win the Inspire Award. Otherwise teams that are not as deserving may be given the awards and that is also wrong.