Quote:
Originally Posted by JVN
The third option is just as enforceable as many other rules we have within this competition. There are myriad ways to cheat, but the ethos of the competition keep people in bounds.
FRC relies on the honor system already.
|
Sure, but it creates a huge gray area.
Is CAD part of "tools down"? Is it illegal to design a COTS mechanism to bring to an event to assemble there?
What about driver practice? I think it's reasonable to assume that practicing driving base with an old robot is okay, but what about modifying your 2008 mechanism to practice operating your 2014 robot?
Unless you deincentivize winning (#2Champz), teams are going to toe the line as closely as they can, which would be against the spirit of creating a rule like this.
Aside from the gray area, this also removes what I think is one of the best teaching opportunities for teams (which, John, I'm sure you'll agree with). Practice robots and unbag are one of the best times to learn from your mistakes and iterate.