Rules debate

[FRC1814]

To everyone on the forum:

Hello, I'm a member of team 1814 (Rookie) in this years First Robotics Competition. We are currently not certain if our design violates one of the designing / game rules. Our robot has a internal system to transport and to store the balls ( the size used in competition). But we've read about one rule, <G13> stating that all of the balls must be contained within the robots and must be clearly visible from outside.

And another of our design, which involves a tight conveyor belt to transport the balls internally, we're debating whether it violates rule <G30> that states Robots must be designed to permit the release and removal of any balls from the robot without being powered up after the match. Though we could remove the balls on the conveyor belt manually, but it is liely that some of the balls contained in the storage may not be easily removed without poweing up the robot.

Out team is waiting for your answer if these disigns violates those rules.

Andy Feng, Team 1814

[GDC]

Under Rule <G13> any balls contained in the robot at the start of the match must be clearly visible so that the referees can determine the ball count. You will have to use your best judgement to determine if this is permitted by your design.

If it will be difficult to remove balls from your conveyor design without power, then you will be in violation of Rule <G30>. We would recommend that you reconsider the design and implement one that will not cause any problems for you at the competitions.