Thread: Team update 8 now out.
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Unread 07-02-2005, 10:28
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Re: Team update 8 now out.
The blue (or red) triangles DO define the loading zone. The manual states that they are triangles with each side 36" long. I have taken the intent of the rule to be this (purely my opinion):

1. Don't have your robot positioned in front of a goal and reach over and grab a tetra from the loading station.

2. Don't grab the tetra with a long arm before your drive base gets to the triangle.

3. If your drive base is covering some portion of the triangle, you will be considered "in the loading zone"


Now, I know these are assumptions I am making, but I think they are logical. Will a ref be laying on the ground to see if my wheels are touching the triangle on the floor or will a ref be looking for my drive base to cover the triangle? I don't know, but I am guessing that it will be the latter.

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