Filling Robot Pneumatic Systems

[kramarczyk]

Originally Posted by Tom Line

I'm currently considering some type of tank 'storage' farm made of cots components that can be filled during our down periods with the robot compressor. We can use the stored air to fill the robot during the quick turn around matches of the playoffs.

Tom,
Since it looks like you are going the Centerline for week 1 where I will be the LRI I would like to tell you that I see no provisions in the rules for off board storage of air, just provisions for an off board compressor. Additionally, the illustrations with R85 & R86 explicitly show the air storage on board the robot. Unless there is a rule update, relevant Q&A or specific instructions from the Chief FRC Inspector, I do not see off board air storage as legal. It can absolutely be done safely, but I don't think it is legal at this time. Feel free to make a counter argument.

MK