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Re: Future use of cRIO?
I heard this too, but I think it is only a rumor.
Just as the deployment of the cRio to teams has not yet been finalized - I believe that the decision on whether or not to give one as mandatory in the kit has not yet been made.
I personally hope that they decide to make it mandatory since that might lower the cost for everyone.... and I think 90% of teams will want a new one each year.
but then again that means that teams that don't want it or even worse - can't afford it have to get one despite their objections.
but the counter-counter argument is that if it is mandatory then they can mass produce with certain numbers (+- the growth of FIRST) and thus lower the cost.
If it is a team choice then the numbers may vary wildly from year to year and they will have to produce in small numbers which is more costly.
Has getting a controller in the kit ever been a team's choice in the past?
-Leav
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