Making a scale stack
My friend (from marketing) just had the genius idea that if you could have all three robots stacked on top of each other at the end of the match, the bottom one fully supported by the batter, and the top one with its bumpers above the goals and also touching the rung in some way, you would get a scale.
I checked the rules, and from what I can determine, it would count as a single scale. Of course, you wouldn't be able to capture, because the two supporting robots aren't on unique sides of the batter, but you would still get the points from the one scale.
Also, the two supporting robots would have to be designed to hold 240 or 120 lbs, depending on which one is on the bottom.
I want to hear what you think. Is it legal? Is it worth attempting?
I think that it would be fun to try to do at an offseason event, but not worth trying at an official competition.
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As a senior that will be leaving the team, I have to teach others how to:
1. Know the manual extremely well
2. Wire the robot
3. Organize the shop
4. Help people find parts when they need them
5. Find parts to order and give the detailed list to the coach in charge of buying the parts
6. Keep track of team updates, Q & A responses and FIRST blog posts
7. Be active on CD
8. Plan and execute drive team strategy
And more that won't fit on this list...
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