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Re: robot design question
I see one problem with this design concept with the way I am reading R11.
The width is defined as a max of 28 at the start and during the match. The way I am reading this rule, you can't construct a 'wide-body' robot. Does anyone else see this the same way I do? "<R11>At the start of, and during, the MATCH the ROBOT shall fit within the dimensions listed below: Width Maximum 28 inches (71.12cm) Depth Maximum 38 inches (96.52cm) Height Maximum 60 inches (152.40cm) Weight Maximum 120 pounds (54.43Kg)" |
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Is width and depth defined in any particular direction relative to the robot travel?
Rule <R80> defines width and depth in the opposite directions for the driver station, 60" wide by 12" deep. |
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I was comparing to the language from the 2008 manual, where R11 reads: "Prior to the beginning of the MATCH, the ROBOT shall be placed in a STARTING CONFIGURATION that fits within the dimensions listed below: (with the exact same chart as this year)" It seems to me the language in that opening sentence this year may be more restrictive to what length and depth are, not just restricting the overall size of the robot during the match. Perhaps it's a good question for Q&A. |
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So even if the front of the robot is defined as the narrow side, the rules don't seem to make you put that front facing away from the trailer. |
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I don't yet disagree, necessarily, but I'm trying to find a reason to. :) |
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I think the main obstacle to a design like this is how the GDC is going to define the "outer edge" of the robot. If they go with the convex hull sytle definition of the BUMPER PERIMETER, then all the easiest designs (seen above) are illegal. Then you'll have to come up with an even tinier robot that captures the trailer via the PVC pipes, or some support bars that articulate out from your robot when the match starts.
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what program did u use to draw that? it seems really useful (msg 13)
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The design would appear to be legal as you have bumper to bumper contact not bumper to trailer toung contace.
Keep in mind that with this configuration when you turn you will be sliding the trailer wheels sideways. Depending on the weight of the trailer your turning ability could be severely constricted. We are considering a similar design but not for the trailer but for loading balls into the other teams trailers. This assumes we are fast and agile enough and to catch the other team. |
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Is the trailer hitch apart of the robot dimensions?
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"A. BUMPERS must be built in segments, with a minimum length of six inches, ..." "C. Each BUMPER segment must be backed by a piece of 3/4-inch thick by 5-inch tall piece of plywood." "J. Corners and joints between BUMPER segments may be filled with short pieces of vertically oriented pool noodle, by wrapping the pool noodles around the corners, or by beveling the ends between adjacent segments so they form a tight and complete protective surface (see Figure 8 – 2)." So foam can extend beyond the ends of the plywood to protect a robot corner, but the plywood must back up the entire bumper segment length. And, maybe to answer my previous question, Figure 8-6 in the trailer hitch rule seems to show a wide-front robot. But then, the trailers in that figure aren't regular hexagons either, so maybe it's just a distorted drawing. |
IS THE "HITCH" PART OF THE ROBOTS DEMENSIONS
OUR TEAM IS WONDERING IF THE HITCH IS PART OF THE ROBOTS DIMENSTION?
ANY INFORMATION ON THAT WOULD BE USEFUL.....THANK YOU:D |
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And it is not listed as being specifically excluded under <R11> A; therefore it is included. Plan accordingly. |
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As far as I read the rules,
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Although *hint hint* you may consider alternative orientations of the robot for more coverage! |
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