do the racks move?

[KevinH]

I was told that the rack weighs ~400 lb, and that it could be moved if robots can figure out how to move/turn ~400 lbs of metal.

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by Moose

I have heard the rack is on a "lazy susan" and it will be given a spin after robots are placed in their starting positions making camera systems essential in finding it.

That is false, I thought that at first, but seeing the actual metal rack at the kickoff in NH it is not on any lazy susan type system.

It's more representative of a "Chain Chomp" from Super Mario Brothers:

http://content.answers.com/main/cont..._chompSMB3.PNG

Where the chain holding the "chomp" or in this case the Rack to the floor will only allow 1' of movement from the center of the post on the base:

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/26156

[BandChick]

400 lbs, vs. 600 lbs isn't really anything worth squabbling about. It's still going to be next to impossible to move.

And John, to answer your question, the rack itself can be repositioned at the start of every match within a 3' radius. The 1' movement is the distance each set of spider legs is capable of moving from the center of the platform. So, if you move the rack over 2' feet, the spider legs can still be moved up to 1' away from the center. If you don't move the rack at ALL, the spider legs can STILL be moved up to 1' away from the center.

Hope this helps!

[carbuff]

at the beginning of the match they spin the rack so it is harder

[Psychoflood]

ah okay i get it now, thanks a lot Sara!