Rookie Season 2014 - Lessons Learned

[T^2]

Originally Posted by ArtemusMaximus

I am missing something. How do you test rules on the first day, when the rules are released at the kick off?

I speed-read the rules, then quickly created a test by 1pm (West Coast). It seemed to work pretty well for us.

[ArtemusMaximus]

Originally Posted by T^2

I speed-read the rules, then quickly created a test by 1pm (West Coast). It seemed to work pretty well for us.

WOW, you guys! way too organized!!!!

[Samwaldo]

Originally Posted by ArtemusMaximus

WOW, you guys! way too organized!!!!

Not True. We did something this year similiar to a test that Sunday. We did a jeapordy game, with 8 teams. Its such an easy idea that really levels up the brainstorming process. I would highly recommend doing a rules test/game ASAP after the game reveal, because most rookies have never read a past manual. After years of games I know many, and just have to read new ones and changes.

Note: Favorite Rookie Mistake was this year. A rookie team wired everything in green wire because that was their team colors. They eventually won rookie inspiration if i remember correctly

[ArtemusMaximus]

Originally Posted by Samwaldo

Not True. We did something this year similiar to a test that Sunday. We did a jeapordy game, with 8 teams. Its such an easy idea that really levels up the brainstorming process. I would highly recommend doing a rules test/game ASAP after the game reveal, because most rookies have never read a past manual. After years of games I know many, and just have to read new ones and changes.

Ah, I see. Jeopardy game sounds good. I was just keep thinking from our experience point of view. We had maybe 2 meetings in December. So in our case if we would have "test" on kickoff day would mean that we would be highly organized

Originally Posted by Samwaldo

Note: Favorite Rookie Mistake was this year. A rookie team wired everything in green wire because that was their team colors. They eventually won rookie inspiration if i remember correctly

As long as it's proper gauge wire and they can navigate wires of same colour, I don't think it matters eh? But I would never do it myself, - too much extra work to back track "the way of the wire"

[pntbll1313]

Originally Posted by ArtemusMaximus

As long as it's proper gauge wire and they can navigate wires of same colour, I don't think it matters eh? But I would never do it myself, - too much extra work to back track "the way of the wire"

You do need to abide by Rule 49 though

R49
All non-SIGNAL LEVEL wiring with a constant polarity (i.e., except for outputs of relay modules, motor controllers, or sensor outputs) shall be color-coded as follows:

Red, white, brown, or black-with-stripe on the +24VDC, +12VDC, and +5VDC connections
Black or blue for the common or negative side (-) of the connections.

Wires that are originally attached to legal devices are considered part of the device and by default legal. Such wires are exempt from R49.

[ArtemusMaximus]

Originally Posted by pntbll1313

You do need to abide by Rule 49 though

R49
All non-SIGNAL LEVEL wiring with a constant polarity (i.e., except for outputs of relay modules, motor controllers, or sensor outputs) shall be color-coded as follows:

Red, white, brown, or black-with-stripe on the +24VDC, +12VDC, and +5VDC connections
Black or blue for the common or negative side (-) of the connections.

Wires that are originally attached to legal devices are considered part of the device and by default legal. Such wires are exempt from R49.

I stand corrected. It doesn't matter electrically, but matters FRC Rules wise. LOL