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Re: Teams missing matches, something must be done
Maybe FIRST should consider using the kitbot idea previously mentioned.
I was part of the OCCRA Competition in Suburban Detroit while in high school, and they used a "placebo" in some capacity. (I don't remember the exact provisions for its use).
During my year in OCCRA the bot consisted of a drivetrain with a toilet plunger, so it did nothing but play effective defense. Perhaps FIRST could use something of this sort to fill in. I mean a drivetrain that can play defense is better than nothing and will be more entertaining than the alternative.
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James Dowd
FRC Team 1739 Mentor, FTC Team 329 Coach
Former Team 830 Mentor and Coach
Former Member of Team 573
2009 Wisconsin Regional Engineering Inspiration Award, Midwest Regional Engineering Inspiration Award
2007 Waterloo Regional Xerox Creativity Award
2006 Waterloo Regional Autodesk Visualization Award
2003 West Michigan Regional Engineering Inspiration Award, Buckeye Regional Xerox Creativity Award
2001 Curie Division Finalist, Great Lakes Regional Finalist, West Michigan Regional Rookie All-Star Award
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