I have been brainstorming ideas for attaching the robot to the generator and was wondering if a grappling hook gun is allowed?
The rule this is most likely to break is that it might extend more than 12 inches beyond the frame perimeter.
Edit: it would probably break safety rules as well.
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If you can convince a robot inspector it is safe sure. But note that if you’re talking about a grappling hook with a rope attached you also better be sure you can show it will never be more than 12" outside the frame perimeter.
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I believe that the 12" restriction does not apply to robot height. I was also thinking of a grappling hook but with a custom launch mechanism.
The thing is the grappling hook would have to hold your robot perfectly level while rising. Other wise if your robot tilts it is outside frame perimeter
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Yes, but if you miss like you would in an inspection setting you cannot leave that 12in border in any way.
Look up tape measure climbers. Could make tape measure grappling hook deployer. Just have to hoist such that your ROBOT stays relatively level to avoid violating G18.
Something like this? Grappling hook guns don’t violate any rules that I’ve read, as long as they’re safe. I suggest reading the manual cover to cover to understand exactly what rules it might break.
I was able to see that up close at one of our local events. if I recall correctly, 118 did quite a bit of work (many iterations) to ensure that it worked reliably. In other words, it is likely to be difficult for a rookie team like the one @8081techmates is on to execute well.
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We built one in 2016. I expect that similar mechanisms will be permitted this year, though we will not be building one in 2020.
You will have to prove that you can maintain control and stop the action at all times, the manual specifies no flailing mechanisms the drive team cant control.
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