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Carmelulu`

05-02-2009 18:33

Question about the signal light

We searchd on the rules list and the only rule we found about the signal light was that:

"<R58> ROBOTS shall use the diagnostic Robot Signal Light provided in the Kit Of Parts. It must be
mounted on the ROBOT such that it is easily visible while standing three feet in front of the
ROBOT in the STARTING CONFIGURATION. The Robot Signal Light must be connected
to the “RSL” supply terminals on the Digital Sidecar, which provides power and control for
the light. The team has no direct control over the light and no programming is required."

So we know you need to see the light for 3' when you stand in front of the robot, but do we have to include the signal light in the 60" height limit of the robot, or we can put it higher and still keep the rules?

Thanks you very much
Neat-Team #1943

Vikesrock

05-02-2009 18:39

Re: Question about the signal light

The only things that are excluded from the robot volume requirements are specified in <R11>-A

Quote:

A. Exception: solely for the purposes of determining compliance with the weight and volume limitations, these items are NOT considered part of the ROBOT and are NOT included in the weight and volume assessment:
• The 12V battery and its associated half of the Anderson cable quick
connect/disconnect pair (including no more than 12 inches of cable per leg, the associated cable lugs, connecting bolts, and insulating electrical tape),
• BUMPER assemblies that are in compliance with Rule <R08>,
• The TRAILER,
• The Trailer Hitch (as defined in Rule <R18>),
• The OPERATOR CONSOLE.

The robot signal light is not listed there so it must be included in the robot volume (so it must be below the 60") and weight.

Jim E

05-02-2009 23:08

Re: Question about the signal light

Keep it in the robot envelope. Put it somewhere where it can be seen from the front.We have had ours damaged in past years even with it within the bumper zone.
It's a good thing actually, if the refs see that your robot isn't ready to compete while on the field, they will help you to get ready.

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