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28: Parking Platforms Closer to Blue?


2114V
15-Jun-2018

As documented in this thread: https://www.vexforum.com/index.php/33972-parking-platforms-closer-to-blue/ the parking platforms are positioned closer to the blue alliance when the field is assembled according to the assembly instructions. I am not talking about usual minor variance from human error during field assembly, rather I am saying that the assembly instructions themselves place the parking platforms closer to blue. Is this intentional? If so, why does the field specifications document not reflect the off-center nature of the parking platforms?

Answered by Game Design Committee

- I am not talking about usual minor variance from human error during field assembly, rather I am saying that the assembly instructions themselves place the parking platforms closer to blue. Is this intentional?

The Field Assembly Instructions correctly depict the intended placement of the Platform assembly. Because of the interface between the Platform, the mounting plate, and the tabs on the foam field tiles, a consistently perfectly centered Platform could not be guaranteed without sacrificing other constraints, such as leaving field tiles undamaged.

- If so, why does the field specifications document not reflect the off-center nature of the parking platforms?

The Field Appendix will be updated shortly to reflect the off-center nature of the Platform assembly.

It's worth noting that all Field Elements, including the Platforms, have an expected tolerance of +/- 1.0 inches. This is noted in G17 and on page 13 of the Field Appendix.