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Originally Posted by SlimBoJones
Gal,
I would disagree. It would be useful to know that your robot is successfully tracking the tetra right before the match begins (while it is disabled). In the event that it isn't, you can quickly switch to an autonomous mode that doesn't use the camera, instead of wasting 15 precious seconds.
-SlimBoJones...
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Except for the fact that you cannot touch your controls and robot after the vision tetras have been placed per rules
<G05> The VISION TETRAS will be placed on the field by field attendants after the ROBOTS have been
positioned. The locations of the VISION TETRAS will be determined by random selection from a set of 8
possible starting locations (as identified on the “2005 Field Lines and Layout” drawing). ROBOTS may not
be repositioned or manipulated in any manner after the VISION TETRAS have been placed on the field.
<G06> No team member may pass the Starting Line in their TEAM ZONE until the conclusion of the
AUTONOMOUS PERIOD. All team members must stay within their alliance’s designated TEAM ZONE
during the match. If a team member passes the Starting Line before the autonomous period ends, except to
save their controls from a violent collision of a robot into the diamond plate, or leaves their TEAM ZONE
during the match, the team will be assessed a 10 point penalty. If a HUMAN PLAYER leaves the HUMAN
PLAYER ZONE at any time during the match for any reason other than personal safety, the team will be
assessed a 10 point penalty. However, if such actions are deemed by the referee to be so serious to have
affected the outcome of the match, the team may be disabled and disqualified.