[JesseK]

Hmm, lots of info in this thread and a neat idea.

Keep in mind that the power curves of most FRC motors extend upwards to at least ~150watts. If power out = (efficiency) * power in, where efficiency is less than 100%, then it takes more than 150watts of power to make the motors run. Add in the efficiency of the witricity system and you're faced with coming up with a way to power 5-6 60 watt lightbulbs at once instead of just one.

I'm not going to tell you it's impossible, because actually I think it is. Is it practical in FRC with your drive train, compressor, and other possible motors running? That's what experimentation is for, so I don't know. It's hard to say if the battery output could keep up for a full 2:15. Even with the '07 or '08 rules, the GDC may have accomodations in the rules to make it legal in '09 (but don't get your hopes up).