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[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by rc_cola1323

Sorry guys, i was the driver for last year, but i totally forget which side of the velcro to put on the control box. Sorry for the stupid question.

I'm assuming you mean front, (towards where the drivers stand) back (towards the field) or another location on the bottom of the control board?

If you can't remember, & they don't specify it exactly in any field paperwork this year, just bring the velcro with you & attach it to the bottom of your controls where it needs to be during Thursday when you can see the shelf up close & personal.
That's what we ended up doing last year after hearing horror stories from earlier competitions.

Edit: I believe it was directly in the middle of the shelf between the lexan/diamond plate field wall & the edge of the shelf, but when in doubt, wait until you get there.

[synth3tk]

I think he might've meant which Velcro (hook or loop), which Eric had answered, although that's good advice, Elgin.

The "hook" side goes on the bottom of your board. That's the one that feels rougher than the other.

[NickE]

Originally Posted by rc_cola1323

Sorry guys, i was the driver for last year, but i totally forget which side of the velcro to put on the control box. Sorry for the stupid question.

The hook side goes on the control board. (for 2008,at least)

Originally Posted by 2008 Rulebook Section 6.4.2

Attached to the Alliance Station Wall are three aluminum shelves to support the robot control
systems of the three teams on the ALLIANCE. The support shelf measures approximately 60
inches wide by 12 inches deep. There is a 4-1/2-foot long by two-inch wide strip of Velcro tape
(“loop” side) along the center of the support shelf that may be used to secure the ROBOT controls
and Operator Interface.