[BB]: KOP info

[Bob Steele]

I have 2 questions...

Will veteran teams have the choice of paying the rookie fee and receiving the extra parts? If so when does that request have to be made????? Certainly that would have to be a choice made quickly in order for FIRST to have the necessary parts in hand.

If a part is NOT included in the veteran kit of parts... (ie the camera) Can a team utilize any camera that they want to use? The camera is a good example of something that a team should be able to choose for themselves... especially if it is not included in the first place...

It would seem to me that the rules about OTS parts should be loosened up considerably.... just the bare minimum types of parts should be detailed.
In looking at the process over the past few years... I can see this has already started... (ie pneumatic cylinders from last year...)

Batteries, control system, motors, these need to stay the same for everyone and they need to be provided...or spec'd

I really only have a big issue about the batteries....
1 battery for a veteran team....
I know the "new batteries" we have changed to do NOT have the ability to stay viable like our old batteries did... and they are prone to break down...you can see many threads on this issue...

I have to agree with many... I feel like we have been told we have been "given" this big reduction in cost for teams.... but in reality we will have to pay more to get the same thing....

It's like buying that new car and getting a great price but now you need to pay for the 3rd and 4th tire and the second wind shield wiper....just take them off your old car....

I don't have an answer.... but I like to get the straight scoop...
just tell us the way it has to be.... don't white wash it...