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Originally Posted by Steve W
Al are you saying that if the 2nd assembly does not have a motor attached then it is not a functioning piece so that it cannot be used. I do not see a problem with the motor being used on both assemblies as long as it is transfered. If you weighed the robot after changing the motors there would be no weight difference. I am not sure of that part of the rule, if there is one, so could you
help me out a bit with this.
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Steve,
The intent is to have all assemblies and basic robot that are used for competition weigh in less than 130. If one of the assemblies is incomplete it is not in the form which will compete. If the motor used for both attachments, were part of the basic robot then it would pass. I know that sounds a little contradictory, but the team did/could have had that chance. Moving a motor from one assembly to another to make weight does not fit into the rules in my opinion.
As a team that has competed with attachments in the past, the change in rules in 2004 made a change in our design strategy.
I need to add here that the 130 lb. weight limit is one which allows two (athletic) students and/or adults to get the robot on the field and I support that. Additional attachments that make a robot more than 130 is pushing the envelope of safe handling and I must be against that.