Minibot Q&A: Welding

[Bochek]

Originally Posted by Tristan Lall

Autogenous welding (i.e. no filler) ought to be allowed (on the theory that if the Q&A doesn't follow from the rule, it's not to be interpreted in a way that would change the meaning of the rule).

I agree, the way the rule is currently, you should be allowed to weld without use of "filler rod" but using any other Legal material as filler would be permitted.

I do believe that the GDC has intended this rule to make it so that you must use fasteners to assemble your mini bots. Personally while I do enjoy the challenge of designing within the GDC's constraints, This minibot thing has gotten a little silly. A number of times in the last few years I had wished the GDC was more clear on the rules, for example, if you don't want us welding, then just say, no, you are not allowed to weld minibots together.

TL;DR: Its starting to become harder to understand the GDC's rules and design constraints, then it is to actually design and build the robots or minibots.

- Bochek