2010 Game Hint #2

[Collin Fultz]

I like the idea of a ramp structure at each end of the field similar to 2006 with another elevated spot on each side of that that is about 12" higher and worth more points. Something like 10 bonus points for being on top of the "lower" platform (accessable via ramp) and 30 bonus points for being on top of the "higher" platform (accessable via climbing).

[EricVanWyk]

Originally Posted by dtengineering

Or the driver stations could be somewhat further away. With cameras and IP networking, technically the driver station could be on the moon. Well... maybe low earth orbit... the moon would have a bit of time lag. Darn speed of light!

I think they solved the speed of light issues with those weird reflections...

[IKE]

Originally Posted by EricVanWyk

That was my first thought. Remember the pressure plates?

My thoughts exactly. Coupled with a gate, maybe a HP from each team can enter the field, and pressure plates kill the robots...

[Peter Matteson]

The yellow plates/mats/whatever just make me think of 2003 and 2005 when we had pressure pads for human players that enabled/disabled autonomous or the robots.

BTW I hope the gates and we are allowed to bring lift assists/carts onto the field this year. In my opinion carrying the robots as far as we are and shuttling the carts around has been asking for trouble since we hit ~150 lbs for a robot with bumpers and a battery.

[Cyberphil]

Originally Posted by Ziaholic

As for the clue itself ... I'm fixated on the yellow pads ... will there be people standing on them? probably not ... too close to the rails ... perhaps they'll have game-pieces on them ...

These Yellow pads were on most fields this past year, but most of them werent yellow. They were curved metal pieces of sheet metal or plastic with velcro on the bottom. They were there last year too:

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/33956

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/33599


As you can see, these were here before, we just never took much notice of them. They aren't curved in the cad picture, but that is what they are representing.


I do like the idea of a 2v2v2 game, that sounds like a lot of fun. I think we should just wait till the kickoff, but speculations are fun.

[jerry w]

Remember the trackball-game. The corners of the field were angled. So the entry gates were moved away from the ends. It looks again like the gates are moved in. But this time there is no angle visible in the corner. The field element at the end of the field may be the reason for the move. Unfortunatly we cant see the end of the field in this view.

[Jacob Paikoff]

Who says the driver station is off the bottom of the picture. What if it is off the top side, you wouldn't be able to see the shadow.

[DUCKIE]

Looks like the typical gate design.
I cannot tell if gate is larger than usual.... but I would not complain. A larger gate would make moving robots and people on and off field safer.

It is missing the Plexiglas/Lexan sections that have protected the sides of the field for the last 3 or 4 years though.

[Michael Corsetto]

The lack of any tape on this portion of the field suggests less boundaries/no robot starting positions in this area. Robot starting positions will likely be directly in front of the drivers stations, either your's or your opponent's

[Ryan Dognaux]

I'm just happy to see that carpet has made its return for 2010. That's the biggest thing that this hint tells me, traction has returned.

[johnr]

where is this on frc page? did they take it down?

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by Karibou

Any ideas on what those yellow things are?

They cover the field wall supports so people don't trip.

[robodude03]

Originally Posted by johnr

where is this on frc page? did they take it down?

Below you will find the direct link to the picture on the FIRST website:

http://usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/....aspx?id=16119

[JimWright949]

I think this is a gate in the middle of the field, the yellow is to indicate where the yellow alliance is to enter the field. 3x3x3 game, without wheels is my guess.

-Jim

[MikePres]

What are the chances that we're playing a RECYCLED game? meaning, a mix of all the 2000-2009 games to celebrate the new decade?