Scouting

[Chris is me]

Originally Posted by Siri

I have a mundane question, but how do people handle actually getting the match scouting information from the match scouters to the drive team? (WiMax, etc technology is not so much in the cards for us right now.) Our scouting program is still pretty young and we could use some advice on streamlining this and making it easier for everyone.

For an all-paper system, it's easy enough to have your "binder guy" compile stats for 5 teams on the fly with some paper and a calculator, scribble it down, and run it to the pits. Low tech but it works.

[Siri]

Thanks everyone. Our scouts do try to run the sheets to the coach (both being very much full-time jobs)--I think it's just a manpower difficulty. We'll get a runner who isn't also trying to personally scout every match! I love the robot battery-powered printer. Genius! Thanks again.

[hammerhead_399]

Originally Posted by Siri

I have a mundane question, but how do people handle actually getting the match scouting information from the match scouters to the drive team? (WiMax, etc technology is not so much in the cards for us right now.) Our scouting program is still pretty young and we could use some advice on streamlining this and making it easier for everyone.

I literally texted every match strategy to the coach. I would send the capabilities and weaknesses of the other 5 robots in our match. I'd try to get them this info about 6-7 matches ahead of time.

[OliviaG]

Originally Posted by hammerhead_399

I literally texted every match strategy to the coach. I would send the capabilities and weaknesses of the other 5 robots in our match. I'd try to get them this info about 6-7 matches ahead of time.

That's awesome, never thought of doing that