The official Q&Q now just posted:
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A1: The pivot point of the PVC mounting bolt is approximately 18.5" from the field mat. However, be aware that fields are different at all tournaments and tolerances can be +/- 1". Please design your robot with all tolerances in mind.
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This jives with my "best guess" from the drawings of 18 3/8", except that I calculated from the floor and not the top of the mat.
Which begs the obvious question: Does the perimeter sit on the floor or on the mat. I've been assuming it sits on the floor.
Personally I think.. +/- 1" is a pretty wide margin on a robot with max 18" dimensions. Remember we're trying to do this is autonomous mode..
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22-10-2008, 10:49
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