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Unread 22-08-2005, 18:11
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Re: Linux-Powered Robots and Flexible Programming

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Originally Posted by Rickertsen2
So i suppose we should have a rule that allows inspectors to reject mechanisms because they are too sophisticated?
LOL, in OCCRA (a local, mini-FIRST-like competition), we've had inspectors stop us from putting limit switches on our robot because it's too "dangerous" and carries "live voltage"


But as far as legality, I don't want this to be implemented as a "loophole", it'd be much better if we can get a group of supporters ( you guys with our programming team) to approach the FIRST folks and try to ensure that next year's rules won't deny innovation in FIRST programming.
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