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Re: Defense/Carpet Sensor

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Originally Posted by DanielPlotas View Post
The field line sensors (not sure of the actual name) from the 2011 kop will be able to differentiate between the defense and the carpet. We have used then in previous years and they are quite useful (except for when the GDC puts black tape on grey carpet) Based off your team number, you probably still have them in some dusty corner. If not, we'd be happy to lend you one or two.
I assume you referring to the Allen Bradly 42EF-D1MNAK-A2?

We have had success so far being able to differentiate between the green gaffers tape and the green carpet using it, so it should also be able to tell whether or not your are on a defense as well.
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