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Re: Vision Processing - How Bright is Too Bright?

Since our initial testing at Zebravision Labs showed that the tape on the goals is not in fact retro-reflective to a pumped x-ray laser source* (talk about false advertising), we decided to go with the approach of one of the smaller rings per camera. Still seems a bit bright at close range but it is workable for now for our planned shooting distances.

The trouble with trying to fine tune this so it is just bright but not too bright is a lack of access to to an actual field with realistic lighting conditions. You can (relatively) easily build a goal, but guessing how much interference you'll have from other lights is tough. Better to be safe and a little overpowered than right on the edge and have it fail in a match if your guess is wrong. Hopefully the refs will be a bit lenient and understand that challenge. Plus think of all the money they're saving on spray tans.

* - Don't thank me, thank an unprecedented 60 year military buildup.
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