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WarehouseCrew

24-01-2013 11:35

54" perimeter clarification

In the past year's rules, an appendage could only protrude from the frame perimeter a given distance.

As I understand the rules this year, after the match starts a robot's appendage (eg. frisbee gathering device, hooks for climbing the tower, etc.) can extend and remain outside the frame perimeter as long as everything (robot, bumpers and appendages) remains in the 54" cylinder.

Is this a correct interpretation of the rule?

thefro526

24-01-2013 11:48

Re: 54" perimeter clarification

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manual

G23
While not in contact with the PYRAMID, a ROBOT’S horizontal dimensions may never exceed a 54 in. diameter vertical cylinder.

Violation: FOUL. If continuous or repeated violations, TECHNICAL FOUL.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Box Under G23

In other words, a ROBOT must always fit inside a cylinder with a diameter of 54 in. This method for restricting ROBOT size requires extra diligence if a ROBOT’S geometric center shifts as various appendages are extended and retracted.

So your interpretation is right. As long as the robot always fits inside of a 54" cylinder, you'll be fine.

WarehouseCrew

24-01-2013 15:24

Re: 54" perimeter clarification

Thanks. We don't want to be surprised at the Regional by discovering another section in the rules we somehow missed.

CoachSally

26-01-2013 15:13

Re: 54" perimeter clarification

Does the 54" refer to just the frame or does this include the width of the bumpers? In Rule 4.1.1.3 R03, it states that the PLAYING CONFIGURATION horizontal dimensions may not exceed 54" By definition, the PLAYING CONFIGURATION refers to the robot's dimensions while in play which would include the bumpers.

Gregor

26-01-2013 15:16

Re: 54" perimeter clarification

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoachSally (Post 1222270)

By definition, the PLAYING CONFIGURATION refers to the robot's dimensions while in play which would include the bumpers.

Correct.

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