Thread: Laser Pointer on Bot for alignment only: Legal or illegal?
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Re: Laser Pointer on Bot for alignment only: Legal or illegal?
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Originally Posted by rsegrest View Post
We are working on autonomous code. We are considering attaching a laser pointer to the bot for alignment purposes ONLY (i.e. prior to the start of the match the setup team would press the button on the laser pointer to align the kicker up with the ball. Once the button is released the pointer would turn off and not have any way of coming on again while the bot is on the field).

I have searched the manual and have not found anything stating that this is legal or illegal (because this setup would be completely disabled during match play). Thoughts from those more experienced than myself would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Robyn

You probably shouldn't try anything which is not completely necessary or. Neither is it good to risk a violation of the rules.