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Re: Can't retract to go under TUNNEL?

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Originally Posted by LH Machinist View Post
<R10> During the MATCH, the ROBOT will assume one of two operating configurations. When in each configuration, the ROBOT shall fit within the limits of NORMAL CONFIGURATION or FINALE CONFIGURATION

I believe the definition of normal configuration is the reason for "NO"

NORMAL CONFIGURATION – The physical configuration and orientation of the ROBOT when the MATCH is started. This is the state of the ROBOT immediately before being enabled by the Field Management System, before the ROBOT takes any actions, deploys any mechanisms, or moves away from the starting location. This configuration is static, and does not change during a single MATCH (although it may change from MATCH to MATCH).
The implications of this are very interesting. When a robot starts the match (definition of NORMAL CONFIGURATION) at in a specific configuration (LxWxH), it may not change that configuration until it enters FINALE CONFIGURATION.

This means that robots may not change size, even if it remains within the 28"x38"x60" dimensions.

Hmmmm.......

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Originally Posted by nitneylion452 View Post
See 2:04 in the game animation.
Game animation does not equal rules.
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