Killer Bees - 2014

[Joe Ross]

Originally Posted by BJC

Someone should correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the 60" rule is in reference to a robot sitting in its normal resting position on flat ground. This has always been the case in the past. If this is not the case, we'll just make the wings ~5" shorter and call it good.

See Q252.

[AllenGregoryIV]

Originally Posted by Joe Ross

See Q252.

Q252

Q. Per rule 4.1 R3 C, "the robot height may not exceed 60 in." Does this mean a robot that fits within maximum starting configuration may receive penalties if it slightly tips over, making it taller than 60 inches, or does the 60 inch rule only apply relative to the plane of the base of the robot?
2014-01-29 by FRC2900
A. A ROBOT that is not in contact with the carpet in its GOALIE ZONE and is taller than 5 ft will receive a penalty per G22.

[BJC]

Originally Posted by Joe Ross

See Q252.

Thanks for keeping me honest Joe,

Shouldn't be a big deal to take care of this if it becomes an issue.

[AllenGregoryIV]

Congrats on the win at Southfield.

What are you all using for a "photon cannon" this year and what exactly are you using it for? Normal aligning to wall?