Using DDR as a controller

[FRC1571]

"For this year's competition, our team wishes to use a "Dance Dance Revolution" pad with USB connectivity as its remote controller. The "DDR" pad is a 36" by 32" flat mat that is placed on the floor. There are different buttons that the user can step on in order to determine directions and various other actions. Will this be compliant with rule <R78> in the competition manual, or will we have to find something else?"

[GDC]

The intent of Rule <R78> is that Operator Consoles that require support rest entirely on the provided shelf, and not hang on the Alliance Station Wall or other structural elements. A DDR control pad resting on the floor satisfies the intent of the rule, and would be permitted as long as the control pad remains entirely within the player station in the Alliance Zone (e.g. does not cross the Players Line and does not intrude into the player stations of the adjacent teams).

If you do implement this controller, please let us know at which competition events you will be competing. We want to come and see this in action!