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team 3311

11-01-2011 20:26

Re: Does the MiniBot need to be a "bot"

in update #1 it states that your mine bot has to be attached to the pole so no lanching

Zoughtbaj

11-01-2011 20:28

Re: Does the MiniBot need to be a "bot"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goosier (Post 997348)

i just read rule G19. all it says is: "After deployment, minirobots must remain completely autonomous."

http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedFiles...0Update_01.pdf

Goosier

11-01-2011 20:34

Re: Does the MiniBot need to be a "bot"

i take it back, G19 is exactly what EricH said:p

biancs15

11-01-2011 20:54

Re: Does the MiniBot need to be a "bot"

BLUEBOX <G19> states that HOSTBOTS are not allowed to launch the MINIBOT up the pole at the TARGET, or otherwise contribute to the vertical movement of the MINIBOT.

Then could the minibot somehow trigger a device itself (spring loaded) and shoot itself up to the top of the pole?

EricH

11-01-2011 20:55

Re: Does the MiniBot need to be a "bot"

Same Bluebox says something to the effect of you can't store vertical-movement energy in the Minibot, except in the battery.

biancs15

11-01-2011 20:59

Re: Does the MiniBot need to be a "bot"

Then couldn't the spring be on the bottom of the minibot and a motor powers it downwards. After a certain period of time, the motor stops and a mechanism triggers the spring to release and propel it to the top (with the help of the motors going forward).

Would this be considered as stored energy?

DonRotolo

11-01-2011 21:09

Re: Does the MiniBot need to be a "bot"

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenB (Post 996748)

There is a specific definition of MINIBOT, including the parts it must be made out of. ::rtm::

Is permitted to be made of, not "must".

Quote:

Originally Posted by JuniorGS (Post 997239)

According to what I've read, I don't feel that the MiniBot needs to remain atop the tower once the pressure sensors have been triggered.

It doesn't matter what you feel. Sorry to be harsh, but inaccurate information on ChiefDelphi is far more damaging than NO information.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricH (Post 997324)

In other words, you must use the FTC battery.

Only if you expect your minibot to use any energy! :p If you're fine with it sitting at the bottom of the pole after deployment, then no battery is required.

Dr Fritz

11-01-2011 21:15

Re: Does the MiniBot need to be a "bot"

ok to anyone who may be thinking about using springs please read <R92>
it will save you time later :/

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