[martin417]

It is great that First included encoders and the ability to mount them to the gearbox. It's too bad that combination will be effectively useless this year. With the limited traction, there will be so much wheel spinning, as well as lateral sliding, that gearbox encoders will not give any useful information about where the bot is, and what it's doing.

<R06> talks a great deal about what wheels can be used for traction, and that no devices may be used to increase traction. What about a high traction wheel that touches the ground, but does not affect traction? Say, a wheel with an encoder attached? The way I interpret the rule, this would be acceptable.


Any disagreement?