Fans for defense

[RMS11]

Having driven against 1771 in 4 matches, with them in about 8, and watched quite a few others, usually their fans seem to help much more with maneuverability rather than pinning. They can make turns much quicker, but in this game pinning is really about positioning. You much kinda wedge your close to their trailer hitch and push at an angle. Other pins usually are fairly easily escapable, fans or no fans. Note the last qualification match of Palmetto, 21 shut down and pinned 1771 and their fans the hole match.
So in conclusion, I have seen fans effective to aid in turning and some acceleration, but dont make a huge difference in terms of pushing and pinning.

[Aren_Hill]

Originally Posted by Zflash

The fans had nothing to do with it.

and Third if you guys keep posting your different strategies on here people our gonna know what to expect.

Its a fairly simple equation, max pushing force of the drivetrain optimized through traction control, plus an additional 7lbs of force...

they will be able to push more than a normal bot theres not really much to argue

and i'm not gonna yell at him for posting strategies, lol

[Zflash]

Originally Posted by Aren_Hill

and i'm not gonna yell at him for posting strategies, lol

I hope I wasn't yelling..

[Aren_Hill]

Bug him for posting strategies would've been better wording lol sorry bout that

[Coley]

You guys really think he posted all of our strategies? lol you are mistaken unfortunately for you.

[Zflash]

Originally Posted by Coley

You guys really think he posted all of our strategies? lol you are mistaken unfortunately for you.

I never said that he posted all of your strategies I just suggested that you all keep something to yourself. It is not unfortunate for me or my team because we will not be attending the championships thus we will not be competing against you again, that is what is unfortunate. I was merely suggesting to not post your strategies until the game has been played out, however you are more then welcome to do as you please. That is what is great about the United States of America ... free speech. By the way I don't think it is unGP to hold strategies to yourself, maybe I'm wrong.

[martin417]

Originally Posted by Zflash

and Third if you guys keep posting your different strategies on here people our gonna know what to expect. I would be cool to see a team from the South even if you are on the "wrong side of the border" win it all but that will be more difficult if you don't keep some strategy up your sleeve. Good luck

As much as I enjoy winning, the reason I got into First was to share my experience and hopefully to teach some young people about engineering, as well as inspire them to pursue careers in that field. I understand that is the primary goal of First. If someone asks a question to which I feel I have a good answer, I will answer it to the best of my ability. If they then use that knowledge to create a more effective robot or strategy, then I have already won.

Remember, "knowledge shared is power squared" (not sure who originally said that).