2015 FRC Inspection Checklist

[Jon Stratis]

cgmv123 is right on with the first items.

Originally Posted by AustinShalit

During the Power On Check, Confirm Pneumatics Operation - Does this mean that we have to have the compressor start when the robot is first enabled? What if we do not want it to?

For this one, please ask the Q&A. Something like "Can we have an operator-controlled stop for the compressor, so long as the compressor will only turn on in accordance with the normal operation of the pressure switch?"

This is something that is NOT at all clear in the rules. A few years ago, I came across a similar situation with a team at champs, and pulled one of the division LRI's over (I can't remember if it was Jeff or Al...). At that time, it was ruled legal as the pressure switch did still control the compressor from a safety perspective. You may not get this same ruling from every inspector or even LRI, though, as it's a very uncommon situation.

I will say, however, that I think the rules, as they are currently written, are probably leaning in your favor. R77-D states "If connected to the roboRIO, the roboRIO must be programmed to sense the state of the switch and operate the relay module that powers the compressor to prevent over-pressuring the system." It says nothing about turning the compressor on at any point, just about turning it off to prevent over pressuring the system. However, as I am not the LRI at your event, my opinion won't mean anything without an answer from the GDC on the Q&A!