Hybrid Challenge-No Robot Left Behind

[meaubry]

So, now that we have everyone capable of moving, and assuming most teams will still be potentially subjected/limited by signal overload, interference, blocking or stepping on each other - what can we do within the community, that will help reduce or eliminate this problem?

Signal guides (tubes) are helpful - if the signal gets there, but is there something that can be included in the code to help everyone?

Or, is this something that we must reinforce with the Robocoaches that are in control of the IR controls?

Is there a certain IR controller that works best for what we are trying to do? Signals are supposed to be sent as one time event - ideally, not continous (if the button is accidentally held) in the excitement of being a robo-coach?

Is there something that teams can do to there IR that would reduce the "holding down the button" problem?

No robot left behind would be alot more meaningful, in the context of FIRST coopertition, if it could also help eradicate the problem of multiple signals at the same time - that many are concerned about. I just don't know if it's possible.

Obviously, in the spirit of cooperation among alliance members, agreements as to who goes first, second, third, or not at all, can be done prior to the match. And, if that is all that is needed - so be it.

Just wondered if there was something that might be able to be done with the IR itself, or if certain IR's eliminate that problem and we could suggest using that one instead of the kind that cause problems. Maybe, a strongly suggested/recommended IR list, and a strongly NOT recommended IR list.

Mike Aubry