Thread: Kicker mechanism and frame perimeter
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Re: Kicker mechanism and frame perimeter
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Originally Posted by GaryVoshol View Post
You quoted the rule. Your kicker mechanism can only extend beyond the FRAME PERIMETER for 2 seconds at a time, and then must retract. Resting outside the FRAME PERIMETER would not be allowed.
The OP said it rests outside the FRAME PERIMETER *only when the robot is not powered*. During normal operation it rests inside the FRAME PERIMETER. The GDC will probably rule against it, but there is some room for doubt here.


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