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Regarding Spike Relay Module
Are the Spike Relay Modules allowed to control the window motors? Besides the air compressor what other motors may the Spike control? Is there a maximum number of Spikes allowed on the robot? TNX GDC Re: Regarding Spike Relay Module 1 - Yes. 2 - Under Rule <R55>, any motor other than the CIM motor and Fisher-Price motor may be controlled by either a relay module or a speed controller. 3 - While there is no rule that explicitly addresses this, by our calculations the maximum number of Spikes that can be contained within the NORMAL CONFIGURATION volume/weight constraints is 883. However, it is noted that the budget limitations of Rule <R22> would limit you to no more than 102 Spikes on a single ROBOT. |
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:ahh: O no only 102!!!!! but our design calls for 103....
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Notice they did not mention anything about all those Spikes being connected to anything....
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yeah we where going to use them to make weight... at .12 lbs they are really heavy for the price and we need all the weight we can get. Now where did that sarcasm emote go.....
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I was planning on building a wedge with ~35 spikes for more loft on the ball.
-Nick |
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Now what about those Vics? And Jags?
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All motors must be run through victors or jags, minus a very few exceptions.
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All CIM and FP motors must run on victors or Jags. All other FRC legal motors may be run on spikes. |
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Wow, part of me wonders how much time they have on their hands these days!?
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Thus we need to take 1 spike away and use the extra $ for fishing line to tie them all together on a KOP frame. 101 spikes ... time to take stock in IFI! |
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GDC member: "Hey guys since it is February and half way through build season, can we start adding some humor in our answers?" Everyone else: "OH YES!" ;) |
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Here's another (emphasis mine):
2 - While we understand that "hard" is a relative term, we do not define a specific hardness rating (understand that many teams and inspection stations do not have the tools required to measure specific hardness). Hardness is used in the general sense of the word as understood by a reasonably astute observer. A rule of thumb: If I hit you with it and it hurts, then it is "hard." |
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I'd take a licking with a pool noodle or surgical tubing over one with PVC pipe or aluminum bar stock, any day!
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My $0.02 -Rion |
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... it's discussions like these why I just love FIRST :)
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I saw the title of this thread and expected it to be people complaining about the GDC saying "RTFM!!" (where F of course stands for FIRST)...
But instead I was happy to see it was about the GDC actually having a sense of humor... whew!! :) Although to be semi-technical, I think that the 883 number would go against the definition of ROBOT which includes: Quote:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCwLirQS2-o -dave . |
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Was that a herring?
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From roger?
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Fasteners, adhesives, and lubricants do not have to be listed on the BOM. However, you may still want to have your mentors count them all for your own purposes. It gives them something to do.
Apparently mentors don't have enough to do. I think the GDC should try mentoring a team sometime. It may open their eyes. **ducks** |
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Another classic GDC response to a comically asked question:
http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=14687 |
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Another good answer: http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=14758
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You can tell it's getting to the end of build season. |
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now I'm sad Oh well, ~ 2 days left Good luck! |
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Epic!
I wonder which GDC member wrote that one. Might be something Lavery would do... |
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You know, that one really WAS funny. :D
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Oh Knights Who...until recently said "ni"... |
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And the GDC is at it again... http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=14758
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It makes you wonder how many years they have been waiting for just the right question to be asked so that they could release this answer, doesn't it?
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I can imagine the build season is stressful on the GDC, too.
Now, wouldn't everyone who uses a cRio be a knight who says "NI" ?? |
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