Flipping Bot

[Phoenix Spud]

Originally Posted by Locke64

Then wouldn't you also not be in the NORMAL CONFIGURATION if you're going over a bump? What I'm asking is 'does orientation really matter?'

Given the fact that the game animation and the video they showed at the beggining (yes, I know they are not official) both mentioned tipping, I would say that this would be legal. And, assuming your robot is for the rare case when the robot does tip, not trying to get tipped, I think that this is a great idea, and one that you should pursue. However, I would ask FIRST and make sure it is OK. I know of a team that just cleared a risky strategy with the event organizers, then FIRST found out and said their idea was illegal the day before the competition. So, make sure it is OK with FIRST!!!