possible ramp/lift configurations

[T3_1565]

as far as I know if it on a cable or tether it is still attacted to your robot... but then again if you deploy a ramp at the beginning you need ALOT of cable for your errands driving around, and then you would have to wind it all back up and make sure that it doesnt interfer with the other robots. Why are so many people stuck on a ramp anyways.. I mean I understand its easy, but so many questions about it lol

[Taylor]

Also, consider that outside of the home zone any horizontal aspect can't exceed 72". In that aspect, the cable would be more of a leash.

[zander_108]

Originally Posted by boiler

Also, consider that outside of the home zone any horizontal aspect can't exceed 72". In that aspect, the cable would be more of a leash.

hmmm... does that refer to during the whole game or just when the robots are back in the home zone at the end?

[EricH]

Originally Posted by zander_108

hmmm... does that refer to during the whole game or just when the robots are back in the home zone at the end?

Outside the home zone, the limit is 72". Inside, it's the size of the home zone. This applies all game. (See section 8 for details about size.)

[Dan Zollman]

You could still unfold your robot into a ramp setup that blocks your opponent's ringers, if you stay there the whole time.

[nuggetsyl]

Originally Posted by worldbringer

You could still unfold your robot into a ramp setup that blocks your opponent's ringers, if you stay there the whole time.

I was talking about that the other day but man that is a huge robot.

[Guy Shapira]

i think that even if you can leave a ramp at the home zone it counts as part of your robot and i cant think of a way to lift the ramp 10cm above the floor level

[zander_108]

yeh, that would be an awfully big robot, and would have to stay there the whole time... so thats not a good idea, because even if you could prevent the other alliance from getting their 9 ringers, if thats all you did, than it wouldent get you THAT far... however, it is still something that if someone can get to work, go for it.