Are Vacuum systems banned? Bill's Blog say's they will damage the floor. If we find a way to prevent damage; would a vacuum system be allowed?
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Vacuum/pressure to increase normal force
Are Vacuum systems banned? Bill's Blog say's they will damage the floor. If we find a way to prevent damage; would a vacuum system be allowed?
FRC Rule Expert
Air pressure to increase normal force
Though Bill in his blog said 'don't waste time designing a Suction system
to interact with the field as even a little suction will damage the field'
he didn't come out and say it was illegal.
If a device is fabricated to reduce the air pressure beneath the robot that
is assured not to touch or damage the field, is it allowed in the
competition?
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Increasing Normal Force with a Fan
Can we increase the normal force with a fan or other component, so long as it does not harm the ARENA?
_Colleen R.
Rulemaster, FRC Team 178
Game Design Committee
Re: Vacuum/pressure to increase normal force
No. Any vacuum/suction/fan system that alters the traction characteristics of the ROBOT would be considered a violation of Rule <R06>.
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