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Re: 2006 Camera identical to 2005?
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Originally Posted by 663.keith
I can't see any changes in the camera either, but in "5.4.1 2006 Kit Changes" of the rules it states

"Enhanced CMUcam2 Vision System with new servo driven Pan/Tilt Brackets adds the capability for vision-based tracking of illuminated targets - essential to achieving competitive performance skills in this year's game"

When I first read this It seemed like the CMU cam was "enhanced" some way or another, but I believe it is just in reference to the Pan/Tilt Brackets
Pan tilt brackets and a MUCH improved piece of software to drive it. I'm very impressed with how well it was done this year.
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