SeanKetring
commented
8 years ago Upon review of the rules this is what they had to say
Q: I am not sure how the robot is supposed to start. The rules have two different scenarios; the timer starts when 4 LEDs are turned off AND "Robots will simply start by pressing a "Go" button on the robot itself." Which way will the competition start? A: The starting LEDs are removed from the rules. Instead of LEDs, robots will be activated during the start of each competition by using a rocker switch to be located on the robot. The switch must be visible to the judge but will be activated by a student team member at the direction of the judge at the start of the competition. Any other devices except for this physical rocker switch used for starting the robot ( like a remote control) are prohibited. Once the rocker switch has been flipped, the robot must be completely autonomous. The team should design for two options for starting, depending on the assignment to the left or the right side of the field.
AhmedSamara
kvijay1995
Introduction
Our robot can't start if it can't detect the start signal. We need a rig of the start signal, which is basically a switch that feeds into the robot. This task will be very multidisciplinary, and is good for a group of new folks. We need someone to take this on.
Notes This task is extremely important, and it is a real responsibility to the competition bot.
-We will need some way to integrate the detection system with the robot, electrically/mechanically/and in code.
Resources
Competition rules are here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ITIsL9fpTk5HKEJW1NENVrkgfCgXqONWpm0sevzeYmo/edit#heading=h.obp73v47rneu