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Originally Posted by Bill_B
I hope to have a more definite minibot constructed soon. It may well be smaller or shorter than 12" in one or more dimensions. At that point my question will be "can I extend to the 12-inch limit in every direction during the end game?" Right now I'm guessing that extending upward is the equivalent of the sprinter leaning into the tape at the finish line. Without a camera at the top of the pole, it will be hard to gauge if a minibot goes to 13,14, 15 inches for a quarter second. Particularly if it is an open-framed affair of some complexity.
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If you plan on having your minibot change shape as it moves up you will have to demonstrate that during inspection. The minibot has to stay within the 12 by cube size for the entire time.
Also remember that the longest length allowed is not 12" The longest dimension for the minibot would be the diagonal length in the box which would actually be (square root of 3) X 12 or approximately 20.8 inches (point to point)
Caveat... you just have to fit inside the 12X12X12 sizing box in any configuration that your minibot may have during play.
And by the way...whether it is hard to guage the size or not... it is your responsibility to play by the rules and not exceed this size.
Life isn't about doing things because you won't get caught...its about doing things because they are right... (or within the rules...)
Someone very wise (my father) once told me that the mark of character in a person is demonstrated best by what they do when no one is looking...
Have a great season!! See you on the field!!