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Re: Design Sharing
This is indeed a very difficult issue.
I'm over in electrical and programming and I am generally for sharing code and schematics wherever it is possible. There are many people (like me) who don't have the knowedge of others in these areas. I have to thank Kevin Watson especially for creating code for us and James Rickertsen for the math library to get us started.
However, there are cases where hiding designs is a good idea. I heard rumors about how awesome StangPS was, but how would it have been unique and impressive if their schematics and code were available for any other team to duplicate?
I see many teams share ideas and designs with those who need assistance. Meanwhile, special or interesting or impressive designs are kept secret, with occational rumors/info spread to pique interest. I like the way this aspect of the FIRST community operates, and I cannot think of a better way.
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