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Nuttyman54 28-02-2006 22:16

Re: neon/strobes on bot
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dillon Compton
Technically, I dont think that blocking driver view is illegal...just not all that GPish.

According to the GDC, anything that impairs the driver's view is unsafe and therefore a violation of <S01>.

pyro20911d 01-03-2006 15:47

Re: neon/strobes on bot
 
Cody's a real character isn't he?

ComputerWhizIA 01-03-2006 20:15

Re: neon/strobes on bot
 
I think these questions should be banned. These are clearly stated in the rules.

Taylor_Ratliff 02-03-2006 00:38

Re: neon/strobes on bot
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuttyman54
According to the GDC, anything that impairs the driver's view is unsafe and therefore a violation of <S01>.

Theres a difference between blocking a drivers view, and blinding him with a lazer.

A few years ago in the 2003 competition one team clibed to the top of the ramp in the center then unfolded a large black tarp and blocked the apposing alliance from seeing their bots. Back then it was perfectly legal, im pretty sure the same concept is still legal.

Nuttyman54 02-03-2006 01:30

Re: neon/strobes on bot
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylor_Ratliff
Theres a difference between blocking a drivers view, and blinding him with a lazer.

A few years ago in the 2003 competition one team clibed to the top of the ramp in the center then unfolded a large black tarp and blocked the apposing alliance from seeing their bots. Back then it was perfectly legal, im pretty sure the same concept is still legal.

I'm not so sure. From the GDC's response, I think ANY device that blocks the view could "potentially interfere with their ability to safely control their robots." I wouldn't rely on this strategy this year, do to the fact that they're being EXTRA STRICT with flying balls in the mix.

Al Skierkiewicz 02-03-2006 07:42

Re: neon/strobes on bot
 
Gentlemen,
In 2003 there were no restrictions on size after the match start. This year, you may only grow to a 60" cube as a maximum. Hard to block someone's vision in that small a footprint.

Dan9874123 06-03-2006 00:15

Re: neon/strobes on bot
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz
Gentlemen,
In 2003 there were no restrictions on size after the match start. This year, you may only grow to a 60" cube as a maximum. Hard to block someone's vision in that small a footprint.

ya espessically us tall drivers that could look right over it ;P

sgsdragons 06-03-2006 00:27

Re: neon/strobes on bot
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan9874123
ya espessically us tall drivers that could look right over it ;P

I agree with that(6'4" tall driver talking here)

Josh
Team Driver/Designer


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