Section 2 FVC Q&A

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Q: In the Game Manual, Section 2.3, the height of the hanging bar is specified at 33". However, in the Field Specifications & Assembly Instructions on p. 10, the bar height is 32". (Also, building with the standard parts results in 32".) Which is correct? Thank you.

A: Remember, according to FVC rules, all field tolerances are +/- 1 inch. Based on the vairability of materials and construction teams are instructed to design accordingly. During the GDC sample build the top of the bar was situated just under 33" from the top of the platform and just over 33" from the foam surface. However, all teams need to design and prepare with these 1-inch tolerances in mind.

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Q: In regards to Post 28

With attention the question

Is the foam floor a "field element"?

Would it be legal to hold down a robot? Would it be considered pinning?

Also, is it illegal to pull/push a robot as long as it is not in contact with a wall?

A: Holding down an opposing robot with the intent of inhibiting it's movement would violate rule <SG4> and would be considered pinning.

Yes, a robot may push or pull an opposing robot as long as rule <SG4> is satisfied.

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http://forums.usfirst.org/showpost.p...7&postcount=32

That answer says pulling another robot is legal (not a violation of the pinning rules). I would have presumed that either pulling or lifting another robot (that didn't want to be pulled or lifted) would be a violation of intentional entanglement prohibitions.

Could you please clarify?

A: Pulling a robot is legal, provided no other rules are violated. In this particular case, careful attention should be paid to <G9>.

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Does one side of the robot need to be touching the alliance wall, or can just a corner of our robot be touching the wall?

A: Some part of the robot must be touching the wall. A corner would suffice. Please see <SG1>.

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Hi I wonder if it would be possbile for you to provide me with the dimensions for the field so that we can better scale our field. I am refering to the lines at the low goals and the Lines in the middle of the the field which the softballs are placed on. Thank you.

A: The full dimensions can be found here.

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Q: Robots must start matches in contact with a field wall. Other constraints apply also. Are the sides (the 1'x2' panels) of the high goals considered part of the wall?

A: <SG1> Describes the constraints on the starting position of the robot. The high goals are not considered part of the wall.

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Q: Do you get points for hanging in autonomous?

A: No, points are not awarded for hanging during autonomous. Please see Section 2.4.2 of the manual for details on scoring in the autonomous mode.

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Q: Is it legal to stand in your oppoents goal

A: Yes, it is legal to be positioned in the opponents low goal providing no other rules are violated.

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Q: Is it permissable for the robot to enter a low goal? As long as it doesn't damage field elements?

A: Yes. Please see this post.

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Q: Do the two vertical pieces of metal that rise up to hold the horizontal bar also count as the "bar?" Do we get fifteen points for hanging on them?

A: Yes, provided you meet the full definition of "hanging". Please see Section 2.3 and the definiions of "Bar" and "Hanging".