So uh yeah... How 'bout that lap counter? Also Metallica.

[Jetweb]

Does anyone else wonder about the field of view on these ir lap counters? and what might happen if say another robot were in between you and the counter, or you are right next to the wall ect.?

[petek]

There's a thread started already with some details on these things:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=60726

[cardinalman86]

i wouldn't worry too much about the counters. the should work pretty well. they've probably takin' that into consideration already.

if you play metallica from your cart, you would be ok, but the robot would be awesome

[Cynette]

Originally Posted by cardinalman86

if you play metallica from your cart, you would be ok, but the robot would be awesome

Sadly, no music is allowed on your carts either! Its not allowed per section 3.3.6 and 3.9.12: "Do not add music to the cart".

[pufame]

Originally Posted by Jetweb

Does anyone else wonder about the field of view on these ir lap counters? and what might happen if say another robot were in between you and the counter, or you are right next to the wall ect.?

If I had to guess I'd say they'll also have refs at each line doing hand counts of robots that cross, the indicator is meant to be a way to keep a fairly accurate score on the scoreboard during the match, sort of like the counters for balls through goals in "Aim High".