What did you vote for in the stop-build day survey?

[Andrew_L]

I know CD is in no way representative of the whole number of teams who completed the survey, but I'm curious to see how the website community leans and whether it matches with the survey results or differs, and if it differs, how that may affect the point of view of discussion that happens on the forum thread regarding the blog post.

[ATannahill]

Originally Posted by Andrew_L

I know CD is in no way representative of the whole number of teams who completed the survey, but I'm curious to see how the website community leans and whether it matches with the survey results or differs, and if it differs, how that may affect the point of view of discussion that happens on the forum thread regarding the blog post.

Please check out these threads:

https://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/s...d.php?t=150966

https://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/s...d.php?t=151019

https://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/s...d.php?t=150953

[Andrew_L]

Originally Posted by rtfgnow

Please check out these threads:

https://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/s...d.php?t=150966

https://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/s...d.php?t=151019

https://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/s...d.php?t=150953

I am aware of the previous threads and debates, but now that the results are posted, I want to see how the data may change, or if it stays the same. Good data collectors always follow their results from beginning to end for consistency.

[ATannahill]

Originally Posted by Andrew_L

I am aware of the previous threads and debates, but now that the results are posted, I want to see how the data may change, or if it stays the same. Good data collectors always follow their results from beginning to end for consistency.

I welcome healthy discussion and research, I just want to make sure that everyone is aware of other discussions and viewpoints. Your original post made no mention of the pre-existing data on the subject.

[MrForbes]

I wish I could remember how I answered the survey. I do recall that it was a tad complicated.

[marshall]

I voted to keep Stop Build Day but only for students. Mentors get to keep working on the robot.

[Conor Ryan]

I voted to continue the use of stop-build day. Learning continues year round and everyone knows that.

I do support a more structured out of bag time. In the working world after you hit a big project deadline, you can make tactical changes occasionally and within certain windows. Teams should be able to do that too.

[BotDesigner]

Originally Posted by marshall

I voted to keep Stop Build Day but only for students. Mentors get to keep working on the robot.

That is the worst idea I have ever seen.

[nobrakes8]

I voted to keep the stop build day but made comments that we should allow teams to use parts that are built off-season or used in previous years (this would greatly help my team). My experience in FRC is that the years my teams have done well we knew by week 2-3 that our robot was awesome; and the years we've done horrible we have struggled for 12 weeks if we were given it (or done a complete re-design).

Unfortunately, the driving reason behind my vote is that I'm already maxed out with my time commitment and would have to stop participating as a mentor if I'm asked for more time.

[BrendanB]

A question like this should probably have the included question of, "Do you build a practice robot(s) or not?"

[nobrakes8]

Originally Posted by BrendanB

A question like this should probably have the included question of, "Do you build a practice robot(s) or not?"

That's a great point. I don't remember the exact questions but the official FIRST survey did ask if the team builds a second robot and for some information around why/how's its used.

[tickspe15]

Originally Posted by marshall

I voted to keep Stop Build Day but only for students. Mentors get to keep working on the robot.

+1
Best idea i've seen in a while
Students have no increased negative effect on grades, robots get better, and most importantly mentors have fun without those annyoing students

[Lireal]

Originally Posted by marshall

I voted to keep Stop Build Day but only for students. Mentors get to keep working on the robot.

This would be very effective way to increase allegations of mentor built robots.

[euhlmann]

Originally Posted by marshall

I voted to keep Stop Build Day but only for students. Mentors get to keep working on the robot.

You scared me for a second there

[Andrew Schreiber]

Originally Posted by marshall

I voted to keep Stop Build Day but only for students. Mentors get to keep working on the robot.

You need one of those curly mustaches that old timey villains had.