Mechanism outside bumper - legal?

[TomH]

Originally Posted by cbeavers6790

so during the finale configuration we are allowed to extend outside the bumpers as long as we stay within the finale dimensions ( 90 inches tall with an 84 inch diamenter cylinder around the robot) am I right?

Well, in theory, you can be in that configuration the entire game (possible re-wording could come of this) as long as you are in contact with the tower.

I wanted to ask if that your robot is being lifted and your robot is verticle, does that mean that the height shifts to the now-top front or is the original top of the robot still considered the top?

[Jeffy]

Originally Posted by TomH

Well, in theory, you can be in that configuration the entire game (possible re-wording could come of this) as long as you are in contact with the tower.

I wanted to ask if that your robot is being lifted and your robot is verticle, does that mean that the height shifts to the now-top front or is the original top of the robot still considered the top?

My understanding is that the "Right Clyinder" is always at 90 degrees to the ground, not to the "top" of your robot.

[TomH]

Originally Posted by Jeffy

My understanding is that the "Right Clyinder" is always at 90 degrees to the ground, not to the "top" of your robot.

That makes sense. I think I have heard that today from another team mate, but I was wondering because although you could just barely make it if the original top was still the top, it makes it a bit easier positioning if you attempted to do that. And thanks Jeffy

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by Jeffy

My understanding is that the "Right Clyinder" is always at 90 degrees to the ground, not to the "top" of your robot.

My understanding is exactly opposite. The cylinder moves in relation to your robot, so that the bottom of your robot is always on the base of the cylinder. <R10> says "note: these limits are defined in reference to the ROBOT, not the FIELD"

[Dr Theta]

I believe the cylinder being in relation to the robot was probably due to response from penalties assessed in 2008 where the cylinder was in relation to the field. (Think tipped bot)