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Re: Contact with the Rack

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Originally Posted by DCA Fan View Post
No, the rack does not rotate during the game. You cannot move it with the robot.
This is not entirely true. The rack is chained to a fixed base located at the center of the field, but it is free to move within the limits of the chains. The only thing holding it in place is friction with the carpet. White it won't spin, a hard knock with the robot can cause it to shift or rotate slightly.
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