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Re: Musings from a FIRST Inspector

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<R16> I take to mean that the robot must remain in the 80" cylinder at all times even though it is possible that a malfunctioning robot could exceed that. For example we have two arms that deploy. It they deployed together then it violates the rule. In proper operation they will deploy in sequence and not violate the rule. Does the inspector inspect for 'worst case' or do they leave that to the field scoring judge ?
I believe that they check for worst case and alert the refs if a robot might violate the rule. I think a Q&A said that.

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Q. The Allen-Bradley gray, black, red distribution blocks - where does the 2 thin grey pieces go ? and are they necessary ? And why do the wires keep coming out of the block so stinking easily ? I don't remember having this problem in the past.
The thin pieces go next to the center gray wall, IIRC. Not sure about the wires
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