Team Update #5
 

Here you go: http://usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/Rob..._Update_05.pdf
Enjoy Discuss, lets not have a huge argument like the last one.

Re: Team Update #5
 

What is there to argue about? It's clearing up a lot of confusion and dealing with some minor issues that show up.

This is a good update.

Re: Team Update #5
 

THIS.

Re: Team Update #5
 

A good update.

I seriously wonder why they changed R60 to allow photosensors to connect to the solenoid breakout board.

I like the clarification of what ports are open and what directions they are open in.

Re: Team Update #5
 

No i meant in relation to the Team Update #4 thread. Lots of trolling and general controversial talk. *BTW nice same room troll Patrick :ahh: *

Re: Team Update #5
 

Shouldn't that be M7-RS775-18

Re: Team Update #5
 

Glad that minor protrusions are allowed - I didn't think they were necessary with the new bumper rules but it can't hurt.

Re: Team Update #5
 

Yes, thanks GDC. <R14> is now in sync with <R11> and <R07>.

Re: Team Update #5
 

I'm very happy about the addition of grease to the allowed minibot components, as well as the option of switching fuses. These are both great changes to the rules.

Re: Team Update #5
 

Great update!

Clarified hanging, specified additional ports we can use between cRIO and DS, exempted fastener/rivet heads from FRAME PERIMETER restrictions :D, defined publicly-available, team-created software as COTS and allows us to use different fuses, solder, crimp connectors, PVC fittings, grease and non-functional decorations on Minibot.

Immediately following that is the RS775-18 part number, which would make both the 12v and 18v versions legal.

Re: Team Update #5
 

Wow, I missed the minibot part completely - that's quite nice.

Anyone got a recommendation for a 2 amp fuse?

Re: Team Update #5
 

Love this:

<3.

Re: Team Update #5
 

I'm clearly missing something, what was the point of the R14 change and why is everyone a fan of the change?

Re: Team Update #5
 

You have an upper frame. It is the same size as the frame in the area of the Frame Perimeter. You have one bolt that sticks out over the frame perimeter.

Previously, you would not have been allowed to compete. Now, you are. It's the same change they made last year in like Week 4 or 5 of build, IIRC.

Re: Team Update #5
 

Not to be a stickler...but no, they didn't make the change last year... This is all almost everyone was asking for...but the GDC stuck to their original wording and teams had to add creative shims all around their robot to comply with the rules...