Update 12

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by rich2202

It is easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

Permission or forgiveness from whom? The CD Hoard?

[Robosparks2926]

does anyone know what the 10th defense actually is? It would be nice to know

[MrForbes]

Originally Posted by Robosparks2926

does anyone know what the 10th defense actually is? It would be nice to know

It's a joke.

[Roger]

Originally Posted by Robosparks2926

does anyone know what the 10th defense actually is? It would be nice to know

After experiencing Merrimack Week Zero, the true 10th defense are the boulders. Some robots just can't drive over them. And they are everywhere. Every. Where!

[whitetail]

This just wasn't needed at this time in the build season. Wow First good job at panicking every FRC team in the world.

[xjschwen]

Originally Posted by Roger

After experiencing Merrimack Week Zero, the true 10th defense are the boulders. Some robots just can't drive over them. And they are everywhere. Every. Where!

Yes... I saw more than one bot having issues at the Oxford MI Week Zero event. We even pinched one in the drivetrain... and we required a boulder-ectimy.

[maxnz]

Originally Posted by Roger

After experiencing Merrimack Week Zero, the true 10th defense are the boulders. Some robots just can't drive over them. And they are everywhere. Every. Where!

Our team had a little trouble when our makeshift 'net' of one belt let the ball get past it and wedge itself in the frame of the robot, out of reach of the arm. We were still able to drive around, but it still was a little annoying and let us know that we were correct about needing to add more of a net to the arm.

[Andrew Schreiber]

Originally Posted by techhelpbb

Alcohol of course. That's how most circus stunts pull this off.
Alcohol + fire + children + public venue......

Somehow the need for the big red extinguisher in the field kits just became more clear.

(I know some of you might get - hot under the collar about this - so let me head you off I posted this on my own NOT on behalf FRC11&193. If you gotta problem, I am a dragon on the Chinese zodiac, take it up over at my cave. Look for the pile of skeletons.)

As someone who, on occasion, spits fire I can safely say how terrible an idea this is. That being said I do dislike our 2015 robot...

[techhelpbb]

Originally Posted by Andrew Schreiber

As someone who, on occasion, spits fire I can safely say how terrible an idea this is. That being said I do dislike our 2015 robot...

You are right this should come with a disclaimer and much training by GDC

"Most people who are taught fire breathing and eating skills are seasoned performers in their own right and are taught under the condition that the skills are not passed on until they become a recognised fire performer."

[abigailthefox]

Originally Posted by aovozza3

I would agree with you there. Maybe they hope that word will get out that "a new defense" is being added to the game and more teams will rush to read the update?

I would have to say it definitely worked...

[gegozi]

Originally Posted by IronicDeadBird

This was playing with fire.

I like your pun there