Robot orientation

[GUI]

Originally Posted by Hachiban VIII

I haven't checked yet, but I've heard there's a rule that the min bumper length must be 6"

If that is the case, than wide is pretty much the only way to go for floor loading.

Part A of rule <R08> requires that bumper sections be at lest six inches long. Part I requires that "BUMPERS must protect all exterior corners of the BUMPER PERIMETER." but the associated drawing is ambiguous as to whether this means a bumper ending at each corner, or a bumper on each side at the corner.

[Deathnmasses]

I don't think you can make your robot wide. You have to fit inside the beginning box and it will not fit a robot 38" across.

[MrForbes]

Also see Team Update #2

http://usfirst.org/community/frc/content.aspx?id=450


edit: and Section 6:

6.2.3 LAUNCH PADS

Three 48-inch by 96-inch LAUNCH PADS are marked on the CRATER floor for each ALLIANCE. The LAUNCH PADS indicate the areas in which the ROBOTS and TRAILERS must be positioned before the start of the match. The LAUNCH PADS locations are shown in the drawing below (note that the LAUNCH PAD locations are emphasized in this drawing for the purposes of illustration - the actual location markings will be less intrusive and will not detract from the visual appearance of the CRATER). For precise dimensions and locations of the LAUNCH PADS, please refer to the official “FE-00030 - 2009 Arena Layout and Marking” drawing.

[Laaba 80]

Originally Posted by Deathnmasses

I don't think you can make your robot wide. You have to fit inside the beginning box and it will not fit a robot 38" across.

The launch pads are 48 by 96, so you definately could fit in.

Originally Posted by Arena Manual

Three 48-inch by 96-inch LAUNCH PADS are marked on the CRATER floor for each ALLIANCE.