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Unread 04-02-2013, 11:38
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Re: 2013 running 2 - VI air compressors legal?

Ken,
There currently is no rule that requires you to use the same battery for both purposes. At one time this was the rule and you could only fill tanks after your robot was on the field. I ask teams to not pressurize tanks in the queue as I know that teams regularly are writing code and deploying while waiting to take the field. I have seen on numerous occasions, teams checking new code and having the robot move while in the confined spaces in the queue. In the interest of safety, I will continue to remind teams of the possibility of injury even though no rule yet exists.

guy,
If you don't believe that the cRio could or should be the only control for the compressor, what are you suggesting? If the compressor rules are unduly restrictive, what other rules meet that same criteria in your mind?
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