We at AndyMark want to encourage the communication of rules G04 and R03, as we are worried that a few teams will show up to their FIRST event with their bumpers
outside of Volume A or Volume B. This would be a HUGE problem, as they would realize their robot is 6-7" too big in X and Y dimensions.
This would be a terrible blow to any team who didn't understand this rule until the robot inspectors told them. It's a bigger issue than "rewire your robot, you are using too small gauge wire" or "replace your bumper wood, as it's only 1/2 inch thick" or "no, you can't use Globe motors".
So, we created a contest,
with details on our website. We're gonna award $250 in AndyMark credit to the entry who makes the best method of communicating this rule.
Being the creative folks we are, we have titled this contest the
"G04 / R03 AWARENESS CONTEST"- Deadline: February 1, 11:59:59 PM Eastern
- Make the most creative and effective way of getting other FIRST Robotics Competition teams aware that G04 / R03 sizing rules DO INCLUDE THE BUMPERS so they will design their robots legally.
- Entry format is open: photos, videos, music, GIFs, graphics, you name it.
- Keep it rated G.
- Entries will be judged on creativity and effective communication.
- The winner will receive one $250 AndyMark gift certificate.
Enter our contest by tweeting at us (@andymarkinc) or by sending an email to "contest - at - andymark.com".
Andy B.