Can we use a gopro helmet camera?

[billbo911]

Here are some POV movies I put together from the HD Hero 2 on out robot during build, calibration and at the Sacramento Regional.

Build and calibration, Practice day, and a compilation from all three days at Sacramento.

[farmersvilleRob]

Just make sure when you put them off that it won't take an hour to take off and that it's not crucial to anything. Also I wouldn't point out the Q and A I posted lol. Just do it.

[Daniel_LaFleur]

Originally Posted by farmersvilleRob

Sounds like a judges question. Do it. Ask questions later

Originally Posted by farmersvilleRob

Just make sure when you put them off that it won't take an hour to take off and that it's not crucial to anything. Also I wouldn't point out the Q and A I posted lol. Just do it.

These responses bother me. The GDC has made a ruling (albiet only towards the cost accounting).

While I agree that you should do it. I would also point it out directly to the inspector and give him a copy of the GDC ruling as well as a cost accounting of the device on the BoM.

We're here to show Gracious Professionalism. As a professional I would not try and knowingly 'hide' something that may not fit the specs (FIRST rules) I have been given.

JM(NS)HO.

P.S. I love this idea and may try it get it through inspection (pointed out as above) at GSR.

[farmersvilleRob]

And if he does disagree: go behind his back and lawyer up for later.

[EricH]

Originally Posted by farmersvilleRob

And if he does disagree: go behind his back and lawyer up for later.

NO. You do not do this.

If you don't like an inspector's decision, call the LRI over. If you don't like the LRI's decision, then you just have to deal with it. The only way to change it is to convince either the LRI or the FTA to call HQ. And you're only going to be able to do that if you can raise reasonable doubt in either of their minds.

If you take an illegal robot onto the field, the refs can call you for it; it's worth a red card.

[brysonhicks]

Originally Posted by EricH

NO. You do not do this.

If you don't like an inspector's decision, call the LRI over. If you don't like the LRI's decision, then you just have to deal with it. The only way to change it is to convince either the LRI or the FTA to call HQ. And you're only going to be able to do that if you can raise reasonable doubt in either of their minds.

If you take an illegal robot onto the field, the refs can call you for it; it's worth a red card.

If the inspectors dont agree, them I will explain my point, if they still dont, then I will take it off. This isnt that big of a deal. I agree that "This is supposed to be a fun, inspirational and enjoyable event." I dont want to make a big deal out of a little camera that is not crucial.

[brysonhicks]

Go pro cameras are getting really popular... I expect that more people will want to do this next year. They should defiantly mention it in the rule book.

[cgmv123]

Originally Posted by farmersvilleRob

And if he does disagree: go behind his back and lawyer up for later.

I didn't know the rules were legally binding.