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Re: starting/ending robot configuration
The only rule that I see that addresses this:
Arena Reset - ROBOTS must be designed to permit the release and removal of any TRACKBALLS from the ROBOT without being powered up after a MATCH. If a ROBOT violates this rule, the offending TEAM will be warned and requested to modify the ROBOT. If the modification is not made, the ROBOT may not be permitted to compete in future MATCHES.
Last year as a rookie team we had to tether our robot at the completion of every match to get the lifts back up. We were questioned at the first regional but were told that if we could do it very quickly we would be okay. We practiced and ended up being fine at both the regional and national competition.
Would we do this again, no
But if all else fails and you can show that you are not holding up the next match, I believe you should be fine.
I would suggest that you ask your question on The Q&A forum and get the message from the experts.
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