Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry Bonzack
If we are unable to use code created before the six weeks in a copy/paste action as discussed here, how would that that rule apply to generating code from a program that was written with hundreds of hours before the six weeks?
|
This is a mistaken assumption. The thread you linked discusses R71, which deals with limitations on using code from the robots of previous years.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Section 5, 2006 FRC Manual
<R71> Unaltered software modules developed during prior competitions may not be directly re-used. Just as designs for hardware COMPONENTS may be reused from one year to the next, software algorithms and designs may be reused. However, the specific lines of code must be customized for each robot each year.
|
Noticed the bolded text. This rule prevents a team from using identical blocks of code from prior years. It does not prevent a team from using code developed outside of the competition. Code like Kevin Watson's or what Mike and Matt have developed is legal according to my interpretation of the 2006 rules.
Of course, the rules on this topic may change for 2007. We'll find out in a few days.