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Re: Gauges and Robot Rules

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Originally Posted by feverittm View Post
The question is, with the compressor off the robot, but still controlled by the robot control system, how do you use it? You are not supposed to enable the robot (in order to enable the compressor) except on the field. How do you fill your tanks?
Not being allowed to enable in the pits is a new one on me.

You fill the tanks in the pits, then you pray that your leak-proofing crew did their job right the first time. You may be able to enable on tether in the queuing line, but don't count on that.
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