Minibot Questions

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Brian,
Is the foam going on the minibot or on the robot deployment device?

[phoebe.patwell]

Does anyone have specifications on the non-slip pad? It seems quite vague and open to interpretation, but I don't know what would qualify as non-slip pad and would appreciate it if anyone else has investigated it could tell me some options.

[Vikesrock]

Originally Posted by phoebe.patwell

Does anyone have specifications on the non-slip pad? It seems quite vague and open to interpretation, but I don't know what would qualify as non-slip pad and would appreciate it if anyone else has investigated it could tell me some options.

Q&A clarifies a little bit here:
http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=16456

[mac]

To Eric, Team 330 and Al Team 111.
1. Can your minibot change shape as its going up the pole? We have are battery swing down outside the 12x12x12 dementions. Gravity takes over. Cocking the wheels on the pole. We want most of are weight on the bottom.

2. I have one local Lead Inspector say. Here is a 12x12x12 box. Set your minibot inside. Close the lid. Your good to go. Meaning to me, that while the robot is inside. It can rest on the sides of the box. I said, I don't think so.
You can not touch the sides. At a recent FTC event. The students were told.
Set your robot on the table right here. Down comes the inspectors arm. With a 18x18x18 inch box. Over top the robot. It better not touch anything. I feel, I will be inspecting the minibot that way. Which way is it Al and Eric?

P.S. Eric, I look forward to inspecting Team 330 some day. To see if the students have read the manual.

Robot Inspector
Thomas (just give me a crabcake) McCubbin

Mt. Airy, MD. Team 686
God Bless both of you!

[Vikesrock]

Originally Posted by mac

To Eric, Team 330 and Al Team 111.
1. Can your minibot change shape as its going up the pole? We have are battery swing down outside the 12x12x12 dementions. Gravity takes over. Cocking the wheels on the pole. We want most of are weight on the bottom.

I'm not Al or Eric, but the GDC has answered this one in the Q&A. The minibot must remain in the 12x12x12 dimensions during the whole match.

http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=16288

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Your minibot can change shape but it may not exceed the 12 inch cube. EVER!
As stated there will be a box to set your mini inside. A robot inspector will check all configurations. The minibot can touch the sides but it cannot be constrained by the box. In other words if it larger than the box but can be forced to fit, it will not pass.
Mac,
I removed your phone info. There are a lot of people that are not robot people who get on to this board. I didn't want you flooded with calls.

[Brian Ha]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

Brian,
Is the foam going on the minibot or on the robot deployment device?

At the moment I'm not sure seeing as I'm not a part of their group. But from last night it seems to come down a little (enough to grab it) and then stop. From what was talk was going on earlier on the deployment system if i remember correctly