[Mike Betts]

Originally Posted by Bill Taylor

In the manual, <R72-I>, seems to allow for the use of gas shocks so long as they are safe. This implies that they are legal for this game. But, <R01> restricts the methods of stored energy and does not mention gas shocks specifically. Our strategy depends on compressing gas shocks prior to match start; holding that energy throughout gameplay and releasing that energy by a motorized latch system to lift a considerable section of our robot during the Finale. Is it legal to store energy as a compressed gas shock (or multiple shocks) for use later in in the end-game?

Bill,

The GDC has posted multiple threads that verify that gas shocks can be used. Just be aware that lifting a "considerable section" of your robot implies a considerable stored energy and will attract considerable attention from the inspectors in regards to safety.

In particular, please insure that you have solid engineering data that the shocks are being used within their specifications and that you have an absolutely fail safe method of insuring the safety of all in the pits, at inspection and going onto and off of the field.

Regards,

Mike