Robot Arm Extension

T3_1565 · #1 15-01-2007, 10:09

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

lukevanoort · #2 15-01-2007, 10:19

Quote:

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.

Quote:

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 · #3 15-01-2007, 10:27

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

MrForbes · #4 15-01-2007, 10:31

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 · #5 15-01-2007, 10:47

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.

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