pic: dragonfly config top, team 3553 concept

[whackedwatchdog]

This is a question not necessarily involving the picture. But are there any rules that specifically state that this right cylinder has to be vertical? Would it not be feasible to say that the robot fits in an (infinitely "tall") cylinder, with the diameter moving vertically, extending into the ground, and above the robot? Basically, just tip the traditional cylinder on its side, and now you have the option for "unlimited" extension, given that you remain under the artificial ceiling imposed?

[EricH]

Originally Posted by whackedwatchdog

This is a question not necessarily involving the picture. But are there any rules that specifically state that this right cylinder has to be vertical?

Yes, there is such a rule. <R11> defines the PLAYING CONFIGURATION as

84” (213.4cm) diameter vertical right cylindrical volume

for the horizontal dimensions.

[Paul Copioli]

The only thing I see that is blatantly illegal is the fact that the manipulator bumpers are outside the FRAME perimeter.

If you made the dragonfly wings so that the outside of the dragonfly bumpers were inside the frame perimeter, then I think this is a perfectly legal configuration that makes me very nervous....

[IKE]

Originally Posted by Paul Copioli

If you made the dragonfly wings so that the outside of the dragonfly bumpers were inside the frame perimeter, then I think this is a perfectly legal configuration that makes me very nervous....

I took a very very big gulp when the rule clarification called for 84 inches.

[rsisk]

Imagine what it would be like if the "Dragonfly" could also "swat" thrown game pieces into their own safe zone while blocking the opposing alliance feeder lanes

[EricH]

Originally Posted by Paul Copioli

The only thing I see that is blatantly illegal is the fact that the manipulator bumpers are outside the FRAME perimeter.

If you made the dragonfly wings so that the outside of the dragonfly bumpers were inside the frame perimeter, then I think this is a perfectly legal configuration that makes me very nervous....

They've been informed of this, and they're modifying to fit that.

Folks, there is a thread referenced in the description.
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh....php?p=1001974

I would suggest reading through that thread for the critiques and suggestions made there.

[whackedwatchdog]

Originally Posted by EricH

Yes, there is such a rule. <R11> defines the PLAYING CONFIGURATION as for the horizontal dimensions.

Woops. Looked like I've been unconsciously ignoring the word vertical. Thanks, Eric!