Quote:
Originally Posted by dtengineering
This is a very valuable reminder.
I believe there was also a Q&A post concerning R35 and R36 (the withholding limit) that pointed out that since the cRio is a commercial off the shelf unit (when unplugged from all components on the robot) that it does not count towards the 40 pound limit. The same would apply to an unmodified toughbox, and presumably an unmodified CIM. The 40 pounds refers only to fabricated parts.
This is a major departure from the previous way of doing things, and, for those teams who optimize the opportunities presented by this rule, represents a real opportunity to advance both their robot and their student's opportunities to learn "hands on" the hardware.
So if something still needs work on your robot... don't panic... take careful measurements, photos, etc. and hold back the parts you need to get working. (For us it will be traction control...)
Jason
|
Jason,
Can you find the Q&A that specifies whether the cRio is included or not. There are 4 posts in the "fabrication schedule" subforum, none of which states this. I am not saying you are incorrect; I just want to know where you are getting the information. I actually just posted a question in the Q&A to try to clarify what is counted in the 40lbs, but want to make sure some of those questions were not answered elsewhere. I am awaiting a response from the GDC on my specific questions.
Happy end of build season…..kind of.
-Eric