top 10 Q and A responses 2013

[Caleb Sykes]

Here are my top 10 favorite Q and A responses from 2013:

#10

Q337
Q.R25 says that the BUMPER ZONE is in reference to the Robot standing normally on a flat floor. What is defined as the "normal" position of the robot? What constitutes a change to a different normal? What is defined as a change in robot position to one that is abnormal?
A."Normal" and "abnormal" have no formal definitions for the 2013 FRC Game. The intent of [R25] is to ensure that when ROBOTS are on the carpet, all BUMPERS are between 2 and 10 in. from the floor.

#9

Q92
Q.Could you please clarify two words in the rules: contact and ascend. Does contact imply continued contact or can it also imply momentary contact? Does ascend imply only while the robot is in motion or is a robot that is hanging on rung still considered to be in the 'ascent' stage?
A.All types of contact are contact. The ascent of a ROBOT is the entire CLIMB action.

#8

Q211
Q.Define Auto Zone
A.Please see Section 6 - Glossary.

#7

Q437
Q.Are continuous rotation servos considered servos or Motors? For Example is a Hitec HSR-1425CR Continuous Rotation Robot Servo considered a servo?
A.If the manufacturer sells the item as a servo, it is a servo.

#6

Q295
Q.can you damage the bar on the pyramid while climbing?
A.This would be a violation of [G14].

#5

Q43
Q.For the purposes of lightening the robot, would balsa wood reinforced with a cured carbon fiber tape outer layer be considered "solid, robust wood" for use as a bumper backer?
A.Carbon fiber is not wood.

#4

Q587
Q.What situations constitute a violation of G18-1?
A.A strategy aimed solely at forcing the opposing ALLIANCE to violate a Rule is a violation of [G18-1].

#3

Q343
Q.For the purposes of complying with G06.A, does the 2" wide Gaffers Tape marking the AUTO LINE reside in the AUTO ZONE or outside of the AUTO ZONE?
A.Gaffer's tape is not carpet.

#2

Q103
Q.Will we recieve points if a blue disk is scored in the red alliance pyramid? A.No. A Blue DISC does not correspond to the color of the Red PYRAMID GOAL.

#1

Q19
Q.Are you considered contacting the pyramid at the 30 inch bar at any location?
A.Yes, any time the ROBOT is contacting the PYRAMID, the ROBOT will be considered contacting the PYRAMID.

I was going to post my top 10 Q and A questions, but that could come off as mean, so instead I am focusing on the funniest responses. Please do not be offended if one of your questions is shown here.