Beta Hardware Pictures

[Jared Russell]

Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi

Meaning, are there features on these modules that we didn't have with Spikes?

The functionality is exactly the same (you can be OFF, FWD, REV, or BOTH). But now you get two relays in roughly the same footprint as one Spike. When our package arrives, I will weigh both the new cRIO and new relay module and post the results.

I won't speculate as to what this means as far as what will be legal for next season. Those decisions are made at a "higher pay grade" than beta test teams.

I will say that if there is going to be a change in what legacy hardware will be legal for 2012, I would hope that FIRST would have the wherewithall and courtesy to let teams know far, far in advance.

[wilsonmw04]

Originally Posted by Jared341

I will say that if there is going to be a change in what legacy hardware will be legal for 2012, I would hope that FIRST would have the wherewithall and courtesy to let teams know far, far in advance.

And if they don't we are all in the same boat. We'll adapt and deal with the challange. No need nashing teeth over the little stuff...

[thefro526]

Originally Posted by Jared341

I won't speculate as to what this means as far as what will be legal for next season. Those decisions are made at a "higher pay grade" than beta test teams.

I will say that if there is going to be a change in what legacy hardware will be legal for 2012, I would hope that FIRST would have the wherewithall and courtesy to let teams know far, far in advance.

One would think, or hope - at least, that Spikes will be legal for at least another year or three while the new relay module is being phased in, similar to how Victors are still legal (knock on wood) three seasons after the introduction of the Jaguar.

Also, is it just me, or does the new relay look like it's going to be a bit pricey?

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by thefro526

One would think, or hope - at least, that Spikes will be legal for at least another year or three while the new relay module is being phased in, similar to how Victors are still legal (knock on wood) three seasons after the introduction of the Jaguar.

Also, is it just me, or does the new relay look like it's going to be a bit pricey?

Agreed. We rarely use more than a single half of a spike on a comp robot. We also have like 20 spikes on hand, making them illegal would be an awful decision.