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Re: **FIRST EMAIL**/FRC Game Hint #2

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Originally Posted by hifihitk View Post
I agree. The IR decoder and the coordinates are just to point us to the fact we will be doing some navigation.
I agree, but I think that decoding a beacon isn't necessary for navigation. The beam width won't be the factor for navigation, because either you decode the signal or you don't - it is not analog.
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Originally Posted by meaubry View Post
Copley Square in Boston, where atop the Hancock building is a beacon. Which has the capability of emitting 4 outputs - red solid, red flashing, blue solid, blue flashing.
Um, not quite. The John Hancock Tower is across the street from Copley Square, and it's the OLD Hancock building (walking distance away) with the lights. But, good insight on blue & red.
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Originally Posted by Elgin Clock View Post
If I was on the GDC, I would have an internal bet with all my other GDC members as to how many posts were going to be made about the clue(s) on CD.
They probably do, whoever gets closest wins dinner from the rest or something. We need to ask after kickoff...

A square in the middle of the field. The IR beacon your robot receives gives you some major advantage, but not having it doesn't mean you're not competitive. Red & Blue alliances, (my guess) 3 per side again.

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