Team Update 2012-02-14

[Steven Donow]

GAME
General Announcements

Kinect Kiosk Software

A new version of the Kinect Kiosk software has been posted. It enables multiple machines on the network to have the Kinect Server running as long as only one is actively using the Kinect. This would be potentially necessary for the Kiosk to function properly at pre-ship events if multiple teams have the Kinect software setup.

Scoring
[G40]
The Answer in the Q&A to the Question asked on Rule [G40] by FRC2826 on 01/17/2012 has been updated. We apologize for the confusion.

Power Distribution

[R43]

 
 
Please note, per [R64] [R63], that for an 8-slot cRIO, the circuit may not exceed 16W. For a 4-slot cRIO, the circuit may not exceed 21W.
 
Smaller value Snap Action auto resetting breakers may be used on the PD Board for circuitry not defined above.
 
In addition to the required branch power circuit breakers, smaller value fuses or breakers may be incorporated into custom circuits for additional protection.

Motors & Actuators
[R48]
Note that this is not a change to the Rule but is simply changing the Rule to match the documentation (Kickoff Kit Checklist and FIRST Choice site).

The only motors and actuators permitted on 2012 FRC Robots include:

up to 2 Denso throttle control motors (acceptable part # AE2351000 AE235100-0160)

The code box is the blue box. (And bolded stuff is what was changed, idk how to cross things out)

The Q&A update redefines the Bridge, the ball ramp no longer counts as part of the bridge.

Question:
Q. What physical parts make up the bridge by definition? Essentially, where does the bridge begin and end? For example, does the welded structure under the bridge that the top connects to count as the bridge? Does the lateral bar that rotates with the bridge that count as the bridge?

Revised answer:
A. The Bridge is defined as all components depicted in GE-12017, with the exception of the Bridge Base (GE-12022) and the Ball Ramps (GE-12064). Updated per Team Update 2012-02-14.