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Re: Why Did We Change To Flags???

I liked the lights. The flags were okay as well. The only thing I disliked about the flags is, well a few things. One being in the rule is states where they have to be placed, and some teams disregard that and no penalty is assest. I think if they go against any rule, they should get a penalty (not competitng til it's correct) Also, they fall out and become a pain. I know with our robot, being such a low ground clearance, running over that even small thing can mess us up. A good thing is they were easier to see than the light; a driver didn't have to spend time wondering who was on their alliance to block by looking on the side for the light.

As per the light, sometimes it was hard to see them. I mean drivers aren't going to be focusing on those small lights to see who they will block or help (depending on their alliance). Also, like said, it used battery power. I'd like to have all that power go to the robot itself and not the light as well.

Maybe there is some way something can be made that is small like the light, as visible as the flag, and won't fall off the robot. Just my two cents.
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