Is an on-board projector legal?

[Joe Ross]

I suspect that at 25 lumens, it wouldn't be visible when the stage lights are on.

[Team371All]

They would probably rule against the projector, due to the fact that if it gets in the line of site of the camera, it would interfere with the camera

[ksafin]

Originally Posted by Team371All

They would probably rule against the projector, due to the fact that if it gets in the line of site of the camera, it would interfere with the camera

I don't see how a projector projecting light would be any different than LED's in the way of a camera. It's just a light source.

[EricH]

And we have an answer....

If you power it with the robot battery, they didn't answer. (Translation: They'll leave it up to the inspectors, but there isn't necessarily a rule preventing it.)

[wasayanwer97]

My first guess is that, as others have already guessed, you're going to try to project the location where the ball will land?

It's a good idea. I would be wary of the fact that you might also alert any defense of where to go though.

As for legality, just make sure it doesn't interfere with other's cameras.

(You might also want a brighter projector if you plan on doing anything on the field.)

Nonetheless, cool stuff.

[yash101]

I think that puppy is more for taking your video games to competition with , to play during the long journey!

I think it would be allowed. However, just for safety, strip the projector of it's battery. You can easily hardwire to the PDB, through a converter!