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Unread 17-12-2007, 11:53
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Re: The return of...

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Originally Posted by d.courtney View Post
Hopefully not one which impacts the game too much ie 2006. In my opinion a mix between 2004 and 2005's would be perfect. Have something most teams can do with some effort (ie 2005's hitting down the hanging tetras) and a more difficult part which you need sensors to complete that releases your game pieces early to your alliance (ie 2004's 10 point ball releasing your side). I think the key to a meaningful autonomous is having options, a simple option and a more complex one.
Yes, i agree that a simple and difficult option for autonomous is a fantastic idea. Like how in 2006 you could go for a high goal or a floor goal.

Man our autonomous that year rocked... it was nice having someone on software that year that knew calculus... i'm guessing some people remember the beautiful blended curve path that our robot took to it's shooting position after finding the target from it's starting spot.

*sigh* ok maybe i'm just sore becasue we never got to use our autonomous mode this year... the ultrasonic radar+trig based autonomous was too complicated to finish in time.

-q

p.s. The return of an exciting and easy to understand game, that a walk-in spectator can understand and enjoy without any or much instruction.
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