Deployment of mini bot rules??

[exokiba]

So wat if we use springs to deploy something to align the minibot??

[EricH]

Originally Posted by exokiba

So wat if we use springs to deploy something to align the minibot??

Then they need to either be on the hostbot or made of rubber bands and surgical tubing, due to <R92>.

[exokiba]

Can we use springs to possibly deploy the minibot itself and then the minibot goes up on its own power?

[Bob Steele]

Originally Posted by Bill_B

I hope to have a more definite minibot constructed soon. It may well be smaller or shorter than 12" in one or more dimensions. At that point my question will be "can I extend to the 12-inch limit in every direction during the end game?" Right now I'm guessing that extending upward is the equivalent of the sprinter leaning into the tape at the finish line. Without a camera at the top of the pole, it will be hard to gauge if a minibot goes to 13,14, 15 inches for a quarter second. Particularly if it is an open-framed affair of some complexity.

If you plan on having your minibot change shape as it moves up you will have to demonstrate that during inspection. The minibot has to stay within the 12 by cube size for the entire time.

Also remember that the longest length allowed is not 12" The longest dimension for the minibot would be the diagonal length in the box which would actually be (square root of 3) X 12 or approximately 20.8 inches (point to point)

Caveat... you just have to fit inside the 12X12X12 sizing box in any configuration that your minibot may have during play.

And by the way...whether it is hard to guage the size or not... it is your responsibility to play by the rules and not exceed this size.

Life isn't about doing things because you won't get caught...its about doing things because they are right... (or within the rules...)

Someone very wise (my father) once told me that the mark of character in a person is demonstrated best by what they do when no one is looking...

Have a great season!! See you on the field!!

[EricH]

Originally Posted by exokiba

Can we use springs to possibly deploy the minibot itself and then the minibot goes up on its own power?

Generally speaking, if the springs didn't impart any vertical motion (and any non-rubber band and non-surgical tubing ones were on the hostbot), you'd probably be OK.

[Steve_Alaniz]

"Springs" per se are not mentioned in the ALLOWED parts so unless you can make springs from the lexan or raw aluminum stock or if some spring is allowed in Tetrix they are not allowed. I agree with the others who suggest surgical tubing or rubber bands as the only "Springs" allowed AND that they are only legal as stored energy in the HORIZONTAL direction (for deployment) only. That being said... I predict, this will be the most disputed point of this year's game.

Steve

[demon7295]

Our team is working on the minibot and was woundering if we could use surgical tubing?

[Gdkoopa]

Originally Posted by demon7295

Our team is working on the minibot and was woundering if we could use surgical tubing?

Yes, but its can not assist the minibot in vertical motion or store energy.

[demon7295]

Thank you this helps us alot.