[Sgraff_SRHS06]

Nice job so far! Ditto on the coursework and how far you got on your robot! You were a lot farther along than we (as in the Powerhawks) were our rookie year. We barely had a working driving system and couldn't do any kind of a scrimmage (that with a custom drive). I'm really glad that your drivers are getting a chance to drive the robot and get a feel for it this early. But I have a few questions?

1) Have you been able to rig an autonomous course and get your CMU Camera to work?

2) Where are you on mechanism development?

3) How many people have driven the robot or are familiar with the control systems? I'm asking because you may need to count on multiple sets of drivers/operators throughout the course of the Regional. Silicon Valley is going to be tough this year (and that's due to Gompei (190) coming down more than the Poofs or any other California team; read their awards, learn from them, and try to beat them at their own game on the field and work with them off (and on should you be on their alliance)). You're going to want to have 2 or 3 drive teams and a coach familiar with everyone. By drive teams, I mean driver and operator. Make sure all possible drivers and operators are chill with each other and communicate well. If you have 1 set, you don't necessarily know comparatively how good or bad they will be in the face of competition. And what will you do if one is doing something else (VIP tours, for examples) or is just plain tired? Make sure you have all that figured out and don't be afraid to experiment and give everyone a chance!