Emptying balls from a robot
 

so has anyone thought about how they are going to empty the balls out of there robot

Re: Emptying balls from a robot
 

We've thought of it... and aren't yet sure. We'll probably have a hole somewhere you can just reach in and pull balls out of...

Re: Emptying balls from a robot
 

Do you mean during the match, or after? If it's during the match go for a hopper with a piston that blocks the exit.

Re: Emptying balls from a robot
 

I dont' know the structure of your storage mechanism, so I'll give some general advice.

1) Watch out for your shooting mechanism/feeding mechanism height and choose a release method accordingly.
2) You don't want to release them all at once. A simple piston is handy for holding.
3) Make sure to take your bumpers into account, if you have them, to add to measurements.

Good luck :)

Re: Emptying balls from a robot
 

Remember that there is a penalty if the referees cannot remove the balls from your robot at the end of the match.

Re: Emptying balls from a robot
 

Is there actually a rule that says this? I don't remember seeing one.

Re: Emptying balls from a robot
 

Yes, there is definitely a rule on this.

Re: Emptying balls from a robot
 

Yes and no.

There is no point penalty prescribed in the manual. There is a provision for disallowing the bot to compete at the head Ref's discretion provided the team has already been warned.

Next time you want to quote a rule, please do so. It's not that we don't believe you, we just don't believe you. Throw the book at us, not your word.

-Andy A.

Re: Emptying balls from a robot
 

Yup, we're probably going to install a hand crank on ours to help pull the balls out. I think this will catch more than a few teams off guard at the regionals.