pic: 2009 Distribution Block

[Jeff Waegelin]

There are few things that will make me happier than the removal of the current block from the KOP. I've had a wire come out and kill my robot or part of it at least three or four times (including one match at this year's Championships) since that part was introduced. All I have to say is, good bye, and good riddance!

I'm also a big fan of having a consolidated block for all power distribution. The old IFI block from 2005 was one of my favorite KOP additions, and I was very sad to see it replaced with (IMO) inferior components in recent years. Good to see that FIRST is developing a much more robust power block for 2009.

[Greg Marra]

Originally Posted by EricVanWyk

Again, just because I can do it doesn't mean that you _should_ do it. Its like throwing the cRIOs - Will they survive? Yes. Should you do it? No.

There goes an idea for an icebreaker game. Tossing the cRio around and saying your name and favorite movie will have to get replaced with something else.