Angle of Launcher

[ThisGuyRight]

If you mount an arm horizontally on the back of your robot and use it to sling the balls, would that come into violation of the 30 degree angle rule?

[RogerR]

i'm curious as to which rule you are referring. i've read the manual several times, and have seen no mention of a minimum/maximum/required launch angle. could you post the specific rule you are referencing?

[Wayne Doenges]

I think he is referring to this safety rule.

<S02> Muzzle Velocity - No ROBOT may throw a ball with an exit velocity of greater than 12 m/s (26.8 mph).
As a reference, a ball traveling at this velocity when leaving the ROBOT at an angle of 30º from horizontal with no spin will travel approximately 35 feet. A robot that violates this rule will be considered unsafe per <S01>.

This is a SAFETY rule giving a REFERENCE to determine the safe muzzle velocity of the ball. IMHO you can have any angle on the shooter as long as it's only shoots at 12 m/s.
Hope this helps and I'm right

[ICE MAN]

the 30 degree rule is a theory that the max a ball can go at 30 degrees at 12m/s /is 30-35 feet. this is a theory on how to judge if a team is launching a ball at 12m/s or faster. seeing as all of the judges having radar guns seem to be a Little over zealous. i believe the only rule that you might want to be aware of is the height violation. hope this helps!