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Originally Posted by squirrel
Good question, I'm just applying the KISS principle, as usual.
I like the idea of using feedback to let you know when there's a problem with a Victor, and I like the idea of redundant systems....BUT....it also looks like (in this case) the problem might be better solved by figuring out why the Victors are failing, and preventing that from happening, as many other teams have done.
Perhaps a better approach to redundancy in this case, would be to redesign the drivetrain so it can still function reasonably well with a burned out Victor. That would provide the desired redundancy while keeping within the rules.
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I'll agree with you if we are solely talking about a FIRST robot, but if we're talking about the lesson learned and experience gained in FIRST that can be used in the future, I stand by what I originally said.
Either way, I think both are valid points in their own context. And in something as simple (compared to the vehicles professional engineers are making) as a FIRST robot, Tom and yourself are probably right in minimizing the risk of failure rather than building in failsafes.