pic: Wave Robotics FRC2826 Landshark Mk. IV

[its da PAT!!!]

A. Per [R35], team numbers must be clearly visible. This means that they may not be inverted, obscured, fragmented, upside down, etc. Bumpers that wrap around a corner are likely to be considered fragmented and not able to be seen in their entirety.

This is an answer given by the GDC on the 19th. According to the GDC's interpretation, if the numbers are obscured, you're not in compliance with R35?

[EricLeifermann]

Originally Posted by its da PAT!!!

This is an answer given by the GDC on the 19th. According to the GDC's interpretation, if the numbers are obscured, you're not in compliance with R35?

I see obscure to mean that you use a font that is easily legible so your not using windings or some other crazy font thats hard to read. Yes obscure has the meaning of concealment but it also has the meaning making something difficult to understand or unclear, that is the obscure I see when looking at the Q&A answer.

They made the rule that you are allowed to use an appendage, no where does it say that your appendage can't block the numbers on the bumpers. Also considering that the appendage can be articulated during the match to be in several positions that doesn't block the numbers I see no reason why it would be considered against the rules.

[Mark Holschuh]

I've seen this robot at the Charger Robotic Scrimmage, and the photo doesn't do it justice. Their shooter is powered by four RS-775 motors. They can probably make a basket from anywhere on the court.

[Tyler Olds]

Originally Posted by its da PAT!!!

This is an answer given by the GDC on the 19th. According to the GDC's interpretation, if the numbers are obscured, you're not in compliance with R35?

Pat,

I appreciate you looking out for us. When we were at Sussex we had a veteran inspector look at our robot and this rule was not pointed out to be in violation.

Regardless we are planning on moving ahead with our current design and will have to deal with any consequences that may happen.

Mark: We have actually reduced to two RS775's and have been able to achieve the distance and speed as we still need while consuming less power (it's nice to be able to drive the robot at a decent speed and spin the motors at the same time)

[Joe Ross]

Originally Posted by its da PAT!!!

This is an answer given by the GDC on the 19th. According to the GDC's interpretation, if the numbers are obscured, you're not in compliance with R35?

I think the more appropriate Q/A is:

Game - The Robot » Bumper Rules
Q. Can the bumpers be covered at any point by a dynamic appendage on the robot?
FRC1648 2012-01-14
A. There are no rules prohibiting this.

[its da PAT!!!]

I read that one. But that has nothing to with bumper numbers.

[EricLeifermann]

Originally Posted by its da PAT!!!

I read that one. But that has nothing to with bumper numbers.

How does it not have anything to do with the bumper numbers? The numbers are part of the BUMPERS.

[cadandcookies]

Hey guys- It was great playing with you at the Lake Superior regional. Excellent robot!