I'll be at Peachtree again as your Lead Inspector.......
I hope all of you have been reading those rules and updates !!!
My wish list of things I hope I don't have to deal with:
1. Flag stick holders that aren't constructed per the rules. Honestly, there is only one approved design. Please build it this way.
2. 4" x 3/4 stroke team numbers that utilize contrasting colors. Folks need to see your team number from 100 feet. Scribbling your team number on a sheet of notebook paper with a #2 pencil just isn't going to get it.
3. Modifications to the "Standard Bumper" design. The rules are quite clear on how bumpers are to be constructed but I fear that some may try to "improve" the standard design.
4. Illegal gearboxes/Illegal motors. This one hurts the most for me because it's such a long process to find legal parts and get the team back in competition. A good example of this is the BaneBots 12:1 56mm CIM Gearbox (P/N GP-56012) from last year.
Please know that my intent for the Peachtree Regional is to HELP you get through inspection with a robot that meets the rules. If you feel strongly that an inspector as ruled wrongly on any issue, please ask to speak to the lead inspector. That's what I'm there for.
I'm looking forward to seeing you all March 13-15. Good luck!
