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in the detailed field drawings for the baton dispensers there are two holes in part # 182 that are in the bottom third in one drawing and in the top third in the other drawing this is a two inch difference and i want to clarify which way it goes before we design our robot for the wrong orientation
On Sheet 18, the Front view drawing simply shows the location of the holes with respect to the edges of the Crossmember, you should not infer assembled orientation from this view. The Isometric view in the lower right corner shows the orientation of the Crossmember to the rest of the parts. The Crossmember should be assembled with the 2 holes closer to the floor.
Last edited by Raj; 09-22-2010 at 01:10 AM.
The GDC has seen many posts asking for clarification of the term "possession" with respect to the batons. Based on all of these questions, we have come up with an update and clarification to the term possession.
Batons that are being "driven over" or being "pushed" are not considered in "possession" as you would be able to move or change orientation of the robot and the batons would stay where they are.Possess / Possessing a Baton - Controlling the position and movement of a BATON. A BATON shall be considered in POSSESSION if, as the ROBOT moves or changes orientation (e.g. backs up or spins in place), the BATON remains in approximately the same position relative to the robot.
These updates will be made to the next version of the Game Manual which will be available later this week. All previously asked questions concerning baton possession are considered to be answered by this post. Any new Q&A should be referenced with respect to this (and other) new definitions. Thank you.
Last edited by Raj; 09-22-2010 at 01:07 AM.
The GDC has seen many posts asking for clarification of the term "possession" with respect to the rolling goals. Based on all of these questions, we have come up with an update and clarification to the term possession.
These updates will be made to the next version of the Game Manual which will be available later this week. All previously asked questions concerning rolling goal possession are considered to be answered by this post. Any new Q&A should be referenced with respect to this (and other) new definitions. Thank you.Possess / Possessing a Rolling Goal - Controlling the position and movement of a ROLLING GOAL. A ROLLING GOAL shall be considered in POSSESSION if, as the ROBOT moves or changes orientation (e.g. backs up or spins in place), the ROLLING GOAL remains in approximately the same position relative to the robot.
Last edited by Raj; 09-22-2010 at 01:06 AM.
The ability to "posses" a Rolling Goal will not be something that the inspection process will test.
The referees will assess possession dynamically, on the field. The referees will be watching for situations that, in their opinion, represent control of all directions of motion of the Rolling Goal.
One way to understand is to visualize the following tests. If a robot can be pushed or pulled away from the Rolling Goal, while still in contact with the playing field surface, without causing the Rolling Goal to come away with the robot, the robot is not in possession of the Rolling Goal. Conversely, if the Rolling Goal can be pulled away similarly, without cause the robot to move/come away with the Rolling Goal, the Rolling Goal was not possessed.
In all three cases, if there is a way to visualize pulling away either the rolling goal or the robot, without lifting either, and have them come away from each other cleanly, the goal is not in the possession of the robot.
In case 3, you should also keep in mind rule <G10>. Actions of the opposing alliance cannot cause your alliance to incur a penalty.