Electromagnet?

[Al Skierkiewicz]

I have been pushing for electromagnets and electric solenoids for many years, this year might be the time. If you put yourself in the place of the GDC, there does need to be some limitations. Teams can't be allowed to have huge magnets that might affect other robots, have huge electrical loads or a solenoid that is big enough to supply additional power to a robot mechanism. As always, if allowed, all other rules for the robot would apply.

[Q. Sheets]

@scobots11: Here's the FTC GDC's decision for last year's game… I'd assume the same rules apply.

[PAR_WIG1350]

Originally Posted by Q. Sheets

@scobots11: Here's the FTC GDC's decision for last year's game… I'd assume the same rules apply.

I wouldn't, just to be safe, it is best to ask.

[Michael Coleman]

The 2011 (Bowled Over! season) FTC Q&A forum addresses this question in post #6:

ftcforum.usfirst.org/showthread.php?355-The-Robot-Parts-and-Materials

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Guys,
The FRC and the FTC GDC are not the same body. Considering the electrical supply for FRC and FTC, there is a smaller danger of fire with a wind your own electromagnet in FTC. Again, 2012 FRC rules are not published. Please standby...