09-01-2015, 14:02
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Think twice post once.
AKA: Alan Gilgenbach
 FRC #2062 (C.O.R.E. - Community of Robotics Engineers) Team Role: Team Spirit / Cheering
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Rookie Year: 2011
Location: Waukesha, WI
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Re: Multi-Bot
The rules viability of this idea was just confirmed in Q&A
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Q. If two separate systems, including drive systems and mechanisms, are placed on the field joined by a tether and share the same electrical system, does that meet the definition of a ROBOT and is it legal (provided all other rules are met)? I.e. can you have 2 robots joined over a tether?
2015-01-08 by FRC0225
A. If all other rules are met, it is allowable to have two separate MECHANISMS linked by a flexible tether. This would not be considered two ROBOTS, but one. As you point out, the two MECHANISMS need to use the same electrical system, along with a single control system, battery, and meet all other requirements. Of course, you will want to make sure your tether does not entangle the other ROBOTS on your ALLIANCE.
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The practical viability is still up for debate.
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Alan Gilgenbach
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