Robot Arm Extension

[NoSkaOnTheRadio]

i think someone should draw a picture of this .

[Cuog]

Originally Posted by NoSkaOnTheRadio

i think someone should draw a picture of this .

Done:


I love my tablet

[bobmonkey836]

that thar's some gud drawin skil!

[T3_1565]

Originally Posted by GDC
The intent of Rule <R12> is that the robot must be able to fit within a 72" x 72" virtual box at all times. The orientation of the robot within the box is inconsequential

inconsequent: lacking worth or importance.

By this defination the orientation of the robot does not have an importance or worth. Therefore it doesn't matter which way the robot faces it would still be out of the box. Just think about it, if they meant it. they would have to give everyone a direction in which this virtual box faces.

Orginally posted by shamuwong
Actually, the rule book specifically tells teams not to "lawyer" the rules and such. By that, they mean stick to the spirit of the competition and don't look for loopholes to get the advantage through devious game play.

I think innovation refers not to creativity in interpreting the rules, but rather, the game.

Don't read too much into it. 72 inches is 72 inches regardless of what way you face your robot.

[bobotics319]

My interpretation of the rule is that as long as you can take your fully extended robot and put it in a 72x72 inch box (regardless of robot orientation), you're legal.

I think FIRST needs to make some clarifications.

[T3_1565]

I agree FIRST needs to clearify this, because some people might try this diagonal approach, personally, I would rather be safe than sorry

[lukevanoort]

Originally Posted by bobotics319

My interpretation of the rule is that as long as you can take your fully extended robot and put it in a 72x72 inch box (regardless of robot orientation), you're legal.

I think FIRST needs to make some clarifications.

Originally Posted by T3_1565

I agree FIRST needs to clearify this, because some people might try this diagonal approach, personally, I would rather be safe than sorry

They did. Here.

[T3_1565]

this quote has been posted many times. Yet there is still room for inturptations more clearification is needed

[MrForbes]

It's about as clear as can be....you have a 6 foot square box to fit your robot into. You can have it aligned diagonally, straight, or whatever way you want. That's what "the orientation of the robot within the box is inconsequential" means.

[T3_1565]

Fair enough.. I'm just trying to be on the safe side. I don't want be Dq'd for something as small as that lol.