2 simple questions [Archive]

RDD

10-01-2007, 14:48

is it legal to open a ramp in my home base during the autonomous period ?

is it legal to lift my robot by using pistons ?

I couldn't find the answers in the manual...

Kevin Sevcik

10-01-2007, 15:01

Yes to both, but you'll have to determine for yourself if either of these actons make sense. Of course, once you open the ramp, you'll mostly have to stay in your home zone unless you can fold it up again. Ramps like that are illegal outside the home zone. And, of course, using a piston to lift your robot won't get you any bonus points for your robot.

NK2007

10-01-2007, 15:02

1. Use the search feature! its really useful.

2.I believe you can deploy them at anytime during the match within the home zone, however, they can't be detached.

3. The pneumatic pistons would be considered part of the robot and therefor would not benefit you, as they are still the lowest part of the robot.

RDD

10-01-2007, 15:20

THANKS

In the first question i meant to open the ramp in the home base a leave it there, i undersand it is ilegal.

Wetzel

10-01-2007, 16:41

THANKS

In the first question i meant to open the ramp in the home base a leave it there, i undersand it is ilegal.
The rule that you want to read carefully for the answer to your question is <G40>.Detaching mechanisms - ROBOTS may not intentionally detach parts or leave multiple mechanisms on the field. Violations will result in a 10-point penalty per incident. If an intentionally detached component or mechanism significantly impedes access to the RACK or an ALLIANCE ROBOT during the END GAME, the offending ROBOT will be disqualified from the match.
Wetzel