Two Boulder Auto

[cjl2625]

Is a two boulder auto viable in this game?

A particularly good robot may be able to cross the defenses, shoot a ball, go back into the neutral zone, grab a second ball, and then cross back into the courtyard and shoot a second time.

However, this rule seems to kind of impede that:
G13 During AUTO, ROBOTS may not enter the volume above the MIDLINE.

If you're not allowed to touch the midline, it seems difficult to grab the balls in the center.
Would a two ball auto still be possible?

[blazingbronco18]

Originally Posted by cjl2625

Is a two boulder auto viable in this game?

A particularly good robot may be able to cross the defenses, shoot a ball, go back into the neutral zone, grab a second ball, and then cross back into the courtyard and shoot a second time.

However, this rule seems to kind of impede that:
G13 During AUTO, ROBOTS may not enter the volume above the MIDLINE.

If you're not allowed to touch the midline, it seems difficult to grab the balls in the center.
Would a two ball auto still be possible?

In theory it is still possible. It would mean you would touch the ball only and not touch the midline. It would be a challenge but it would still be a challenge.

[sraque]

Or have one of your alliance partners (who cannot shoot) leave their ball for you.

[MasterEric]

3.4.9 BOULDER Rules

G38 ROBOTS may not control more than one (1) BOULDER at any time. Violation: FOUL per extra BOULDER

You can't do two boulder ANYTHING.

[EmileH]

Originally Posted by MasterEric

You can't do two boulder ANYTHING.

What Cory is suggesting is that after you score the first boulder, is it possible and/or feasible to go back and get a second boulder and attempt to score it within autonomous - but not holding two at the same time.

*edit: sniped

[ey206208]

Originally Posted by MasterEric

You can't do two boulder ANYTHING.

As long as you don't control more than one at a time, you can do it. If I can start with one, score, then come back for another, then it seems like it is legal.

[TheHolyHades1]

Ignoring the technicality of possibly not being able to grab the ball from the middle, is it even possible to do that much field movement in the given amount of time? Let's say you start essentially touching one of the defenses. Cross the defense in a second or two (minimum for the fastest, which is the low bar). Align and shoot in a few seconds. Work your way back across the obstacle. Find and obtain another ball. Again go across the obstacle, and shoot again.

Unless the stars align perfectly, I doubt this would be possible in the given time even with a very fast chassis.

[sanelss]

Originally Posted by TheHolyHades1

Ignoring the technicality of possibly not being able to grab the ball from the middle, is it even possible to do that much field movement in the given amount of time? Let's say you start essentially touching one of the defenses. Cross the defense in a second or two (minimum for the fastest, which is the low bar). Align and shoot in a few seconds. Work your way back across the obstacle. Find and obtain another ball. Again go across the obstacle, and shoot again.

Unless the stars align perfectly, I doubt this would be possible in the given time even with a very fast chassis.

We think it can be done and will be trying to do it.

The easiest way would be to have a robot that can fit under the poll with a ball but isn't necessarily the only way.

With a high end swerve, advanced vision, and versatile anti-defense mechanisms we will be trying to do a 2 ball auto. Even if we don't always get 2, scoring one and being back in neutral zone will be a pretty big advantage.

With teams being able to do 3 ball auto and move 2 years ago(us being one of them) and last year teams doing the 3 tote auto plus cans.... not very many but a few teams will be able to do multi ball auto. I can see 2 being realistic but not 3

[rich2202]

Position in front of the Low Bar defense.

1) Run across
2) Shoot
3) Run back
4) Use a venturi vacuum system to attach to the ball on your side of the mid-line and pull it into your robot
5) Run across again
6) Shoot


Good luck

[sanelss]

Originally Posted by rich2202

Position in front of the Low Bar defense.

1) Run across
2) Shoot
3) Run back
4) Use a venturi vacuum system to attach to the ball on your side of the mid-line and pull it into your robot
5) Run across again
6) Shoot


Good luck

more like:

Position in front of the Low Bar defense.

1) Run across
2) aim for goal which has to be precise
3) Shoot
4) realign to run back over defense
5) Run back
6) move sideways/ at angle to align with the ball in middle of field
7) intake ball without crossing mid plane
8) realign and get in position to cross again
9) cross defense again
10) aim for goal second time
11) shoot
12) reposition to get those 2 extra points

[rich2202]

Originally Posted by sanelss

more like:

Position in front of the Low Bar defense.

1) Run across
2) aim for goal which has to be precise
3) Shoot
4) realign to run back over defense
5) Run back
6) move sideways/ at angle to align with the ball in middle of field
7) intake ball without crossing mid plane
8) realign and get in position to cross again
9) cross defense again
10) aim for goal second time
11) shoot
12) reposition to get those 2 extra points

What's the over/under on the number of bots on Einstein that will do it?

[Justin Montois]

Originally Posted by rich2202

What's the over/under on the number of bots on Einstein that will do it?

3.5

I'll take the over.

[Jaxom]

Originally Posted by TheHolyHades1

Unless the stars align perfectly, I doubt this would be possible in the given time even with a very fast chassis.

I'm not trying to pick on you, but I wish I had a nickle for every comment I've seen on CD saying [X capability] was impossible, but was demonstrated by one or more teams during the season or at Champs. I'm pretty sure the fund would be bigger than my 401K.

[evanperryg]

Originally Posted by TheHolyHades1

Ignoring the technicality of possibly not being able to grab the ball from the middle, is it even possible to do that much field movement in the given amount of time? Let's say you start essentially touching one of the defenses. Cross the defense in a second or two (minimum for the fastest, which is the low bar). Align and shoot in a few seconds. Work your way back across the obstacle. Find and obtain another ball. Again go across the obstacle, and shoot again.

Unless the stars align perfectly, I doubt this would be possible in the given time even with a very fast chassis.

I wouldn't eliminate the possibility, we've seen some pretty crazy autos before, and I wouldn't be surprised to see someone show up with something insane by champs. It'll be especially hard with the terrain, but that doesn't mean it's impossible.

[Lil' Lavery]

I'd be inclined to say most two boulder autonomous modes come from the spy bot.