How far from wall are the pyramids?

[rich2202]

Originally Posted by Cal578

There are several useful documents available at http://frc-manual.usfirst.org/. The "Arena Layout and Markings" is one of them, and has the answer to your question.

The back of the pyramid is 9 feet from the center line, which is 27 feet from each wall. The pyramid is 8 feet wide, so the closer edge of the pyramid is (27 - 9 - 8 =) 10 feet from the Alliance wall.

The field is 27 feet wide, and the pyramids are centered between the sides. So, the pyramid is ((27 - 8) / 2 =) 9.5 feet from the sides.

The game manual says: "ULTIMATE ASCENT is played by two competing alliances on a flat, 27 x 54 ft field". But, it does not state if the field includes, or excludes the Alliance Station areas (where the players control the robot). In other words, what part of FE-00036 Sheet 5 is 27x54.

I wish the Arena Layout markings specified the distance from plexiglass to plexiglass.