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Originally Posted by EricH

The cylinder is always vertical relative to the robot. There is also the 54" perimeter around the base of the pyramid. See G23-1.

http://frc-manual.usfirst.org/Updates/0#term%2042

In other words, if you were to use your normal drivebase to drive up the side of the pyramid, the cylinder would be perpendicular to the side of the pyramid--but would be cut off at 54" from the base of the pyramid.

This Q&A would indicate that the cylinder may be oriented in any manner, and is not limited to "vertical relative to the robot."

- Sunny G.