Interesting Q/A's

[Kevin Sevcik]

Originally Posted by GaryV1188

I have the utmost respect for the GDC, and don't like to criticize or second guess them. But why does this matter, as long as you have a functioning flagpole holder according to <R13> above? I predict a lot of machines will come into inspection with reduced-weight tubes.

I'll go out on a limb and assume the reasoning is that if a team tries hard enough to lighten the flag holder, it might suddenly stop functioning as such when the robot gets hit. Thus flinging the flag around and possibly damaging it or messing up other robots. They're erring on the side of caution since they know how desperate some teams can get for weight.

[Peter Matteson]

I LMAO reading this one. Props to 1293 for an entertaining way to ask a question.

Suppose that our team has a Super Secret Widget of Graciously Professional Doom (TM). It functions fine, but it's a little hefty. If we were to use the original drawings for the Super Secret Widget of Graciously Professional Doom (TM) and machine it from a lighter material, would we still be adding robustness to the part, thus making it a Replacement Part?

Please refer to the first example cited in the REPLACEMENT PART definition. The Super Secret Widget of Graciously Professional Doom (TM) - version 2.0 - made of lighter materials than the original but otherwise functionally identical would be considered a REPLACEMENT PART for the original part.

[Billfred]

Hey! They answered the question on everyone's minds (other than why Dave wasn't wearing a Hawaiian shirt at Kickoff):

Originally Posted by Question

How is FIRST going to measure ball speed as it comes out of the shooter? Thanks.

Originally Posted by Answer

FIRST is planning to use a two-point infrared speed trap to determine ball exit velocity. These units will be delivered to each competition site.

(And thanks for the props. I figured that Super Secret Widget of Graciously Professional Doom was more fun to say than "hopper." )

[Rich Wong]

Originally Posted by Billfred

Originally Posted by Question
How is FIRST going to measure ball speed as it comes out of the shooter? Thanks.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Answer
FIRST is planning to use a two-point infrared speed trap to determine ball exit velocity. These units will be delivered to each competition site.

Does the "Speed Trap" come with an Official State Trooper????
Do you get a ticket or just a warming????
(this is what happens to your brain after the shipoff- still trying to recover)