i agree with martin all the way. Seems every year the rules become more and more complicated. Its like i have to read, research, ponder, research, twiddle my thump then i MAY have a smiggin of a clue on what its saying...then its all changed a week later and the same process is happening!
Also, the updates should be to correct errors and clarify rules, this year the updates seem to be a bit "CHANGING RULES...TKE THAT!!"..
MAybe first should take the manual from the engineers to proof read it? things like the tunnel dimension differences is ridiculous! What if my robot was 1/2 too big?....it should be allowed through inspections
I am a firm believer that FIRST needs too find ways to lower the cost to teams. Yes there are teams out there with solid funding, but there are more teams out there with VERY limited funds and resources.