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excel2474

05-02-2011 08:13

Fun Noodles on Mini Bot

Are we allowed to use fun noodles or other types of foam on the mini bot?

Vikesrock

05-02-2011 08:18

Re: Fun Noodles on Mini Bot

Quote:

Originally Posted by excel2474 (Post 1016012)

Are we allowed to use fun noodles or other types of foam on the mini bot?

The items allowed to be used on the Minibot are expressed in rule <R92>.

I don't see pool noodles or foam on that list.

excel2474

05-02-2011 08:20

Re: Fun Noodles on Mini Bot

But what if they are a type of PVC which is listed in the list?

Vikesrock

05-02-2011 08:23

Re: Fun Noodles on Mini Bot

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Originally Posted by excel2474 (Post 1016016)

But what if they are a type of PVC which is listed in the list?

A pool noodle is not a PVC pipe. Ask the Q&A if you think there is some chance that it is, my definitive statement here is not official by any means.

Duke461

05-02-2011 08:37

Re: Fun Noodles on Mini Bot

The only way fun noodles would be allowed is if it's a
<R92> DD. Non-Functional Decoration
(so even using them as a bumper wouldn't count)

mac	05-02-2011 14:19

Re: Fun Noodles on Mini Bot

As an inspector. It's not on either list:FTC kit of parts or Tetris parts. PVC is the family of pipe, connectors and all fittings, etc.
Thomas McCubbin Team 686

Duke461

05-02-2011 17:54

Re: Fun Noodles on Mini Bot

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac (Post 1016247)

As an inspector. It's not on either list:FTC kit of parts or Tetris parts. PVC is the family of pipe, connectors and all fittings, etc.
Thomas McCubbin Team 686

So, your answer is no?

cire	05-02-2011 18:03

Re: Fun Noodles on Mini Bot

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duke461 (Post 1016379)

So, your answer is no?

In general the GDC has been saying "If it as marketed as such and such then it is allowed." So if it were to be marketed as PVC, then it probably would be usable. You could always turn something marketed as PVC into pool noodles, but you would have to provide proof that you did it.

You can ask the GDC if you want to be sure.

GaryVoshol

05-02-2011 18:39

Re: Fun Noodles on Mini Bot

<R92>Q allows only PVC pipe and fittings, not every form of PVC. If you can make it out of pipe and fittings, you're good. Else, not.

TD912

05-02-2011 18:47

Re: Fun Noodles on Mini Bot

You could put the padding on the hostbot, so the minibot falls down onto it...

zbanks

05-02-2011 20:24

Re: Fun Noodles on Mini Bot

Even though it's not allowed, the OP has a point. It'd be nice for an update to allow pool noodles because there are no other materials allowed that would make an obvious "bumper."

I'd feel so much better about my minibot if it had padding on the bottom for its descent...

PAR_WIG1350

05-02-2011 21:49

Re: Fun Noodles on Mini Bot

Quote:

Originally Posted by TD912 (Post 1016407)

You could put the padding on the hostbot, so the minibot falls down onto it...

I don't see why not

Duke461

05-02-2011 21:51

Re: Fun Noodles on Mini Bot

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAR_WIG1350 (Post 1016553)

I don't see why not

It would then be considered functional

EricH

05-02-2011 21:57

Re: Fun Noodles on Mini Bot

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duke461 (Post 1016556)

It would then be considered functional

That wouldn't be a problem on the Hostbot.

Nathan Streeter

05-02-2011 22:00

Re: Fun Noodles on Mini Bot

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duke461 (Post 1016556)

It would then be considered functional

But it'd be part of the robot, as it wouldn't climb the tower. It'd be part of the deployment mechanism. There's no rule (or intent for a rule) to prohibit padding from being placed on the deployment mechanism.

Duke461

05-02-2011 22:01

Re: Fun Noodles on Mini Bot

My bad. I thought it said minibot. Ignore the previous post :D

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