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Re: Pneumatic Restrictions & Improvments

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Originally Posted by compwiztobe View Post
It seems strange to mince words. Air is air. It makes sense to limit what compressors are available in the onboard system, since this governs availability of air during a match. But if we are allowed to start with our tanks charged, what difference does it make where this air comes from, or how quickly we are able to charge before the match? As long as the compressor/system being used is safe and doesn't knock out venue utilities.

It is legal to charge up other stored energy systems however we like (R34 from 2014 - of course, presuming it's safe), for example winding up a spring mechanism with a motor powered by any battery, or even with work directly from a person. So why limit how we charge up the pneumatic stored energy system before a match? What difference does it make if Team A filled up in 2 minutes and Team B filled up in 1 if they are otherwise identical at the start of the match?
Presumably the reason to require the offboard compressors be controlled by the robot is to ensure that all safety systems are functioning anytime air is being loaded into the system. Otherwise I could over pressure my pneumatic system to 150psi and nothing would stop me. This is a dangerous situation.

However, I agree with the sentiment that offboard compressors should not be limited in the rate they can fill. If it can be powered and controlled by the robot it should be legal off board. Why? Because filling in 2 minutes and filling in 1 minute are identical from the perspective of on field performance.
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