Thread: Does <R14> preclude you from practicing after the Fix-it Window
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Re: Does <R14> preclude you from practicing after the Fix-it Window
From the text, I think it is an open question as to the status of practicing with practice robots.

From what I know of FIRST and the context of the rule, I highly doubt that FIRST ment to disallow practicing with practice robots (discourage, yes, perhaps, but not an outright ban). In any case, if this was their intention, I think they should say so in plain language.

The question has been asked, we can just wait for their input.

Just for the record, long practice sessions (with our practice robot, which we have built over the last 2 years and with our real robot after the regionals when that was allowed) have provided some of the best bonding experiences I have ever had with our students.

Seriously, some of my best memories of FIRST came in the quiet hours waiting for motors to cool or for a part to get re-welded.

I would not like to see that time limited.

Just my 2 cents.

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