For clarification,

I think Brian answers steps 3 and 4.

But what is interesting is steps 1 and 2.  Can we leave an object out in the middle of the field to be used as a collection device?  Typically we bring all the items to base and place them in the container there, but by placing the container centrally located on the field will shorten the back and forth distance. 

In the past, we have used containers and detachable pieces and left them on the mat, with no penalty.  It can become an obstacle if your robot cannot pinpoint its exact location.

Rick

Ro-Bricks and SuperComputers

On 2013-10-22 14:12, Bdh612-ess wrote:

What "in" means has been such a common question this season, Lol!  I wonder why it's been this year and hasn't been in the past.
 
Rule 37 - IN

    • Red is "in," "into," or has "reached" Blue if any bit of Red is directly over or under Blue.

    • To be "in" an area is to penetrate the volume over that area. 

    • Barely "in" is considered "in" unless "completely "in" is required.

    • Red can be "in" Blue without touching Blue.

    • Objects are ruled on independent of each other, and independent of their transports/containers.

    • "Outside" is the opposite of "in" and means completely out. 

 
So, if a basket with important stuff in it is pushed to the red zone, then each of the important items would be "in" if it meets the criteria of rule 37. None of the items need be touching the mat as that is not mentioned in rule 37. 
 
One area to be careful of however is that while the entire basket would be considered "in" if even the front part is "in", each scoring item must meet the "in" definition on its own. i.e. if the front half "has penetrated the volume" any scoring items in the front half would count as in, but any in the back half would not.
 
Also, a basket pushed by the robot (and not joined with the robot as per rule 10, "Robot") would be a strategic object subject to the penalty (Rule 12, "Strategic objects").
 
Brian

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On Oct 22, 2013, at 1:39 PM, Naren Botlaguduru <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

First of all thanks to every one on this list for answering questions. A great help for all Rookie Coaches.
 
Here is the question my team came up with.
  1. A Basket is created and pushed out to some where on the mat during first run. - Can we leave the basket on the mat?
  2. Drop all water, person, motorcycle, loops onto this basket during first or 2nd run.
  3. At the end push the basket to the RedZone.
  4. Does this count as all of those items in Basket count as in Red Zone and score or do they need to be on the mat by themselve
Thanks in Advance for your help.
 
 
Thx
Naren
Idea Stormers
 
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