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Re: 1519 - One Dual-Config Robot or Two Robots?

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Originally Posted by Vikesrock View Post
Hmm that is kinda disappointing. It does seem that they don't understand that the two configurations use one set of bumpers that weighs exactly 15 pounds. That set includes 6 separate bumpers; we just choose to not put all of them on at one time. It doesn't matter as long as we cover 66% of the frame, right?

The part about rule <R114>: We only have one robot. According to us, the "robot" is the electrical board. The two bases are the attachments. All parts would be presented at the inspection. The rule says that we can use a subset of the mechanisms in a match, which we would have done.

I guess the point which makes or breaks the decision is what you define as the "basic robot structure" in rule <R12>. We call that the electrical board. The GDC calls it the robot frame.

Such a pity they didn't allow it.
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