Pressure Pads
 

Do they work during autonomous? It would be a great way to stop your robot from doing really stupid stuff!

You just step off the pad, if the robot doesn't do what it's supposed to.

Re: Pressure Pads
 

That would probably NOT be permitted. The only time you're supposed to leave the pad is to place Tetra's. Thus, you probably COULDNT without risking disqualification.

Re: Pressure Pads
 

No, they do not work durring autonomous. All drivers coaches and human players must be behind the line that is three feet line from the player station.

They made a point of showing that if you step off, the robot becomes disabled, even if you step off accidentally. No disqualification.


Wetzel

Re: Pressure Pads
 

That's a good point. You should just make sure that your human player trusts your drivers...

Re: Pressure Pads
 

Well that's why you also have a "coach" on the field. Those seem like they may be more important this year, given the extra alliance partner. I can see the chaos already... :D

Re: Pressure Pads
 

You could probably do it, but it wouldn't be a very good idea... unless your entire group says "Oh crap, the robot's gonna crash! BAIL!! :rolleyes:

Re: Pressure Pads
 

At which point the driver should stop what he is doing. There is the e-stop at the driver station for the operators to press to deactivate the robot with.

Question answered, move on.

Wetzel