Another idea for future competitions

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Posted by Kris Verdeyen at 04/13/2001 12:09 AM EST


Engineer on team #118, Robonauts, from CCISD and NASA - Johnson Space Center and Friends.


In Reply to: Re: Another idea for future competitions
Posted by Michael Betts on 04/12/2001 7:33 PM EST:



I agree wholeheartedly with Mike.

There's no reason that we couldn't simply _allow_ more freedom while keeping the basics the same for those teams that choose not to expand into that arena.


: :...The main reason we have such strict wiring rules is the fact that so many teams have problems with wiring. Because of this I doubt we'll see an increased EE/CE/CS component of the competition.

: Matt,

: People have problems with gear ratios and the concept of a fastener. Maybe we should do away with them as well... I'm only kidding (I think).

: Seriously, raise the bar and people will step up.

: Electron Jockey Mike