Contact with the Rack

[robotguru1717]

Question regarding rule specification

ROBOTS may not grab, grasp, grapple or attach to any field structure

Would this rule out a airplane air refuel type system where we try to hold the spider so it doesnt shake so we can mount rings easier? It isnt exactly attaching, just holding it in place by putting a frame around the goal. What is your oppinion? Does it violate the rule?

-Martin Cacan

[ThomasP]

Originally Posted by robotguru1717

Question regarding rule specification



Would this rule out a airplane air refuel type system where we try to hold the spider so it doesnt shake so we can mount rings easier? It isnt exactly attaching, just holding it in place by putting a frame around the goal. What is your oppinion? Does it violate the rule?

-Martin Cacan

"grab" and "hold" are synonymous to me...

[robotguru1717]

It seems to me like there is a difference since the words they use to describe illegal contact with structures are all active functions...whereas containing the goal is a passive opperation.

-Martin Cacan

[Bethany Mc.]

Well, if you have something wrapping around it, and able to pick it up or opens and closes, i don't think that would be allowed, but if you an open sided stationary frame fit to the size of the tube and hold it in place, I wouldn't see anything wrong with it.

[robotguru1717]

It would be like a funnel that would help us guide onto the goal. It wouldnt open or close or anything but it still is around the goal plate.

-Martin Cacan

[DCA Fan]

You may align the leg with a funnel-type device. As long as you are not ATTACHED to the leg (ie, suction, magnet, etc) you are in the clear.

[robotguru1717]

Is that a personal oppinion or a for sure.

just fyi to consider...since the rack is solid aluminum magnets are out of the question.

-Martin Cacan

[Tetraman]

Originally Posted by robotguru1717

Is that a personal oppinion or a for sure.

just fyi to consider...since the rack is solid aluminum magnets are out of the question.

-Martin Cacan

If what you are using to stabilize your robot presses against the rack, you are fine. If what you are using to stabilize your robot connects the robot to the rack, it's no good.

[jesusfreakmths]

Does anyone know if the rack rotates during the game? Can you bump it to make it spin around so that it is harder for the other team to score? Is the rack Bolted down right before the game play?

[robotguru1717]

it is not able to spin during matches

[DCA Fan]

Originally Posted by jesusfreakmths

Does anyone know if the rack rotates during the game? Can you bump it to make it spin around so that it is harder for the other team to score? Is the rack Bolted down right before the game play?

No, the rack does not rotate during the game. You cannot move it with the robot.

[Cody Carey]

Originally Posted by DCA Fan

No, the rack does not rotate during the game. You cannot move it with the robot.

I am having trouble finding the rule about this, can you point it out?

[robotguru1717]

Originally Posted by Cody C

I am having trouble finding the rule about this, can you point it out?

6-The arenda. page 5 or 8 on the rack. mid way

The platform is firmly attached to the floor of the Playing Field

[ahecht]

The platform is firmly attached, but the rack is only connected to the platform with loose chains, and can (and probably will) move.

[Bethany Mc.]

Originally Posted by robotguru1717

6-The arenda. page 5 or 8 on the rack. mid way

well it you look at 6.2.2 it states that "a set of loose chains" is connected to a small platform at the center of the field, not saying anything about robots being able to rotate it during the match.

The platform being the thing the chain is attached to.