Are BS2's or the Propeller allowed in FIRST Custom Circuit Rules
Capt. Quirk
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Are micro processors allowed? as I have read their rules they would be, but it seems like the rules are written to discourage it.
Are there teams that do use them·are there strategic reasons for using them (possibly distance sensors like Ping))) )
Post Edited (Capt. Quirk) : 7/22/2007 6:30:08 AM GMT
Are there teams that do use them·are there strategic reasons for using them (possibly distance sensors like Ping))) )
Post Edited (Capt. Quirk) : 7/22/2007 6:30:08 AM GMT
Comments
The game rules for FIRST change from year to year to help reduce the advantage of veteran teams over rookies as well as to always keep the game & rules fresh and challenging. I suggest that you post your questions on Chief Delphi http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/portal.php to find out what teams have done in the past.
Until the Kickoff in January, no teams know exactly what next year's rules will be. That being said, all teams are free to experiment and develop their team's capabilities, knowledge and experience all year long. The rules are fairly stable in their basic intent. The big changes are mostly adjustments due to the "game" of the current year.
Rick B
p.s. From the 2007 rules:
<R17> Prior to the Kick-off: Before the formal start of the Robot Build Season, teams are encouraged to think as much as they please about their ROBOTS. They may develop
prototypes, create proof-of-concept models, and conduct design exercises. Teams may gather all the raw stock materials and COTS COMPONENTS they want. But absolutely no fabrication or assembly of any elements intended for the final ROBOT is permitted prior to the Kick-off presentation.
<R60> The use of additional electronics is intended to allow teams to construct custom circuits for their ROBOTS. The custom circuits may be used to indirectly affect the robot outputs by providing enhanced sensor feedback to the Robot Controller to allow it to more effectively decide how to control the ROBOT. In addition to the required branch power circuit breaker, smaller value fuses may be incorporated in the custom circuits for additional protection.
<R61> All outputs from the custom circuits must connect to the Robot Controller or to other custom circuits. If connected to the Robot Controller, they must connect through the analog inputs, digital I/O, TTL Serial Port, or Program Port only. Custom circuits can not connect to the Robot Controller through any other ports. Custom circuit outputs can not connect to speed controllers, relay modules, or pneumatic valves.