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 PS: When/if it gets to be too easy to build a machine that can accomplish a recent/typical FRC game, then I suspect it will be time for someone to unveil a harder game. - gblake [more] |
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10-01-2012, 16:08
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Re: v8 engine allowed?
Does it shoot bowling balls?
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10-01-2012, 16:13
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Re: v8 engine allowed?
I don't care if it's legal or not, I want one!
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10-01-2012, 16:13
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Re: v8 engine allowed?
You should read the rules before you ask rules questions.
It clearly says that you can't use COTS parts that are worth more than 400 dollars, such as a forklift or engine.  Is this just a random picture, or did you actually meet (and, I hope, try out) a giant pitching machine?
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10-01-2012, 16:54
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Re: v8 engine allowed?
As long as you get the guy from the junk yard to write "V8 Seat motor" on the receipt, I believe it's legal
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10-01-2012, 17:03
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10-01-2012, 20:34
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Re: v8 engine allowed?
that really depends on what your trying to do, oblitarate the competition (and the playing field) or get a good laugh
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10-01-2012, 22:07
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Re: v8 engine allowed?
Never saw it, searched Google for pitching machine. This came up, thought it was fitting. It almost looks like it shoots 8' 2x4's or 4x4's with the plexiglass frame behind it.
EDIT: You could possibly build this with items less than 400 bucks. Just look at 24 hrs of lemons racing. :-) Last edited by tlivingd : 10-01-2012 at 22:09.
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10-01-2012, 23:35
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Re: v8 engine allowed?
Just wanted to say, I cracked up so much when I saw that picture...sadly I think it violates some important rules, such as each part being no more than $400, the robot can't weigh more than 120 lbs, you aren't allowed to destroy the arena, and you can't destroy the "competition", but otherwise, I say its perfectly legal!
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11-01-2012, 00:30
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Re: v8 engine allowed?
Guys,
Did you not read... The only legal source of electrical energy for the Robot during the competition is one MK ES17-12 12VDC non-spillable lead acid battery, or one EnerSys NP 18-12 battery, as provided in the 2012 KOP. This is the only battery allowed on the Robot.
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11-01-2012, 00:32
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Re: v8 engine allowed?
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