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Re: Einstein Finals: Curie (469, 1114, 2041) vs. Newton (67, 177, 294)
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Originally Posted by TEE
aren't all of the fields supposed to be identical?  |
Not quite (see Section 6.1.1 of the FRC Game Manual):
The competition ARENAS are modular constructions that are assembled, used, disassembled, and shipped many times during the competition season. They may undergo a significant amount of wear and tear. The ARENA is designed to withstand rigorous play and frequent shipping, and every effort is made to ensure that the ARENAS are as identical from event to event as possible. However, as the ARENAS are assembled in different venues by different event staff, some small variations do occur. Fit and tolerance on large assemblies (e.g. the TOWER) are ensured only to within ¼ inch. Overall gross dimensions of the entire field may vary up to 4 inches. Successful teams will design ROBOTS that are insensitive to these variations.
The division fields saw extensive play throughout the entire 2010 Breakaway season. Whereas the Einstein field was brand, spankin' new: i.e. never played on until Championship. Most likely, there were some dimensional differences between Einstein and the other fields in Atlanta.
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