Autonomous Mode

[DjMaddius]

Originally Posted by Bill_B

I just realized I have been assuming that the alliance gets to place BOTH the robots and the balls (on a grid) in each of the three zones. (heading to confirm this in the rules) This means that there is such a thing as pre-autonomous strategy too.

I dont have a manual with me right now, but i believe we can place both where ever we want in the grid we select through out the alliance of teams.

[Vikesrock]

Originally Posted by DjMaddius

I dont have a manual with me right now, but i believe we can place both where ever we want in the grid we select through out the alliance of teams.

Relevant rules are <G08> and <G09>

<G08> ROBOT Starting Positions – Prior to the MATCH, each TEAM negotiates within their ALLIANCE to select one of the three starting areas for their ALLIANCE.
When the FIELD is viewed from the ALLIANCE STATION, the ROBOTS must be placed on the right side of the CENTER LINE in one of the following starting positions:
• In the far ZONE and in contact with the ALLIANCE STATION WALL and/or ramp.
• In the MIDFIELD and in contact with the farthest BUMP.
• In the near ZONE and in contact with the nearest BUMP.

<G09> BALL Starting Positions – Prior to the MATCH, each ALLIANCE is provided with six BALLS to be placed on the FIELD. The BALLS must be placed on a STARTING GRID location prior to the MATCH start. When the FIELD is viewed from the ALLIANCE STATION, the BALLS must be placed on the right side of the CENTER LINE, with one BALL in the near ZONE, two BALLS in the MIDFIELD, and three BALLS in the far ZONE. The BALLS must not be in contact with a ROBOT at the start of the MATCH.