Thread: Carrying <G44>
View Single Post
  #3   Spotlight this post!  
Unread 10-01-2010, 16:40
SteveGPage's Avatar
SteveGPage SteveGPage is offline
Mentor - Scouting and Strategy
AKA: Steve
FRC #0836 (RoboBees)
Team Role: Mentor
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Rookie Year: 2004
Location: Hollywood, MD
Posts: 520
SteveGPage has a reputation beyond reputeSteveGPage has a reputation beyond reputeSteveGPage has a reputation beyond reputeSteveGPage has a reputation beyond reputeSteveGPage has a reputation beyond reputeSteveGPage has a reputation beyond reputeSteveGPage has a reputation beyond reputeSteveGPage has a reputation beyond reputeSteveGPage has a reputation beyond reputeSteveGPage has a reputation beyond reputeSteveGPage has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Carrying <G44>

Quote:
Originally Posted by aldaeron View Post
I am new to FIRST and wanted to get everyone's opinion on Carrying (Rule G44). I was wondering if you intentionally kick the ball on top of your robot - (i.e. using your robot as a ramp - see attached image) would it count as CARRYING when the ball left the floor?

Please note: I am aware that the attached image violates rule R16

Thanks!

-matto-
In addition to what Gary said:
1) You have the 5" wide bumpers to contend with first, so the idea of a wedge shape for shooting wouldn't be possible <R07-D>
2) If you then tried to get it up over the bumpers, you now also have the issue of <G30>

Hope this helps!

Welcome to FIRST!

Best regards,

Steve
__________________
FRC 836, The RoboBees www.robobees.org
growingSTEMS www.growingSTEMS.org
2017: Southwest VA, Northern MD, Chesapeake District Championships, Championships
Reply With Quote