Pneumatic Tank Restrictions

[rich2202]

Originally Posted by Mr V

properly placed ballast can be something very useful this season.

We are always trying to cut weight. Just properly place what you already have.

There must be a rule about exposed tanks. But, since this is not a contact game, maybe not.

[Jon Stratis]

Originally Posted by rich2202

There must be a rule about exposed tanks. But, since this is not a contact game, maybe not.

There is. It's the same it's always been:

R8 ROBOT parts shall not be made from hazardous materials, be unsafe, cause an unsafe condition, or interfere with the operation
of other ROBOTS.

Having a tank exposed where it's likely to be hit by another robot creates an unsafe condition on the field.

[Mr V]

Originally Posted by rich2202

We are always trying to cut weight. Just properly place what you already have.

There must be a rule about exposed tanks. But, since this is not a contact game, maybe not.

Yes in some games with some designs you need to be extremely conscious about weight, however in this game I predict that I will inspect many robots with a lot of ballast.

As an example for the robot we at Team [REDACTED] built in 3 days we added 44lbs of ballast and were still 2.5lbs under weight.

In the past there has not been a specific rule about tank placement and I have seen many tanks mounted in less than protected locations. Last year with the tanks that had a tendency to explode there was some increased awareness of tank location but no rule specifically stating that the tanks had to be protected from impact.