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2226: <SG5> Starting a match with a preload touching the wall


Daniel Bragg
26-Oct-2024

At a recent event, a robot started a match with their preload ring touching the top of the field perimeter wall, as pictured in the link below. https://imgur.com/a/G60BP15 The preload ring meets all of the criteria for <SG5> , as the ring is touching one alliance robot, not contacting the same robot as another preload, and is not touching a scoring element. Would this placement of the preload ring be legal if it is touching or is being supported by the top of the field perimeter wall? Are there any concerns in this scenario for <SG4> ?

Thank you for your time.

Answered by committee
31-Oct-2024

No rules prohibit this, therefore it is legal.