2013 Retroreflective tape

[Michael Chau]

In 2013 the field will use 3M 8830 Silver Marking Film for vision targets. This is different from the Reflexite GP020, 50mm tape used last year. This is not provided in the Kit of Parts. I wish to obtain some so we can test our camera and code with the actual material used in competition. It is available on FIRST Choice if we can spare credits for a 27" long sample. http://www.andymark.com/FIRST-Choice-p/fc13-144.htm

I am inexperienced with retroreflective tape to know if the different materials would really matter. I do not know to what extent we could calibrate our cameras on the field since there was a lack of need the last few years.