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Originally Posted by Wayne Doenges
Also, I think if FIRST wanted to try out the robot controls, in real time, they could probably find a few teams, in the area, that would be willing to loan them there robot. Than they could install the current RI and play the game. They wouldn't need the robots to score, just run around to test the systems. The aforementioned rel people could again throw balls into the goals.
*dons fire suit and gets off soapbox*
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Allow me to interrupt the soapboxes for a moment. I wonder what do folks think of this idea:
After the build period, what if FIRST ask a couple of FIRST teams around the area, instead of shipping their robots to a central storage area, ship them to FIRST place?
I am not quite sure it would be fair to ask the teams for their robots during the build period, because every team need every minute of the 6 weeks to finish their robots. Besides, can teams really have the option to say no without seeming selfish, when in fact they just needed time to work on their robots?
But, do you think it would be awefully unfair if FIRST ask a couple of teams to let borrow their robot for a few days after the build period, if FIRST can utilize them to get the scoring system and field electronics running flawlessly, and provided that the teams don't get to work on their robots other than showing up at FIRST place and help test the system?
We have in the previous years team mentors going to Manchester to help FIRST come up with game designs. With that precedent, would it be entirely out of line if FIRST ask for a little help with the Field and scoring system? Would you be willing to let a few local New Hampshire teams a chance to touch their robot, even if only for a brief moment, for the good of the community?
That's something to think about.