Important 80 inches!!!

[Al Skierkiewicz]

As asked previously...
<R16> Once the MATCH has started, the ROBOT may assume a PLAYING CONFIGURATION that exceeds the size dimensions specified in Rule <R11>. While in the PLAYING CONFIGURATION, the ROBOT may expand up to a maximum horizontal dimension of 80 inches (e.g. all parts of the ROBOT must fit within an imaginary 80-inch-diameter upright cylinder). There are no height limits for a ROBOT in its PLAYING CONFIGURATION at anytime after the start of the MATCH.

You guys need to give the refs some credit. This year they are the highest trained volunteers on the floor. If they know your robot is capable and they think you have exceeded the limit, they will call it. For those that have not yet attended a regional, there is a test circle in the inspection station for checking. As during 06, the refs become very familiar with the operation of all robots by the end of practice. They could tell what robots were exceeding the ball speed limit and they will be able to tell those that exceed the 80" rule. The stickers merely helps them recognize the robots that are capable of exceeding, not those that do.