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Re: pic: FRC488 Lift Mechanism Deployed

Madison,

The lift looks really nice. We have been mocking up a couple of different similar designs using gas shocks and I have a couple of questions. First, in your design what keeps the two tall pieces of channel from just bending over? Second, (this is more of a rules interpretation question) are you placing any material between the bottom two pieces of metal (channel? Box tube?) and the carpet? I ask only because we are wondering if we need to so ast to not violate <R34> (the no metal touching carpet rule). I guess it depends on what is meant by a "traction device".

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<R34> ROBOT wheels, tracks, and other parts intended to provide traction on the playing field may
be purchased or fabricated (“traction devices” include all parts of the ROBOT that are
designed to transmit any propulsive and/or braking forces between the ROBOT and the
playing field). In no case will traction devices that damage the carpet or other playing
surfaces be permitted. Traction devices can not have surface features such as metal,
sandpaper, hard plastic studs, cleats, or other attachments. Anchors (i.e. devices that are
deployed/used to keep one’s ROBOT in one place
and prevent if from being moved by
another ROBOT) can not use metal in contact with the carpet or other playing surfaces to
“stay put.” Gaining traction by using adhesives or Velcro-like fastener material is not
allowed.
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