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2144: Preload Positioning within Robot

3373A
21-Sep-2024

<SG1>

<SG1> Per the Game Manual - "part c: contacting exactly one (1) Preload"

Can the robot move or manipulate the preload ball so it is "internal" to the robot prior to beginning the match? Or does the Preload have to be placed vertically onto the robot? IE - if there are rubber band rollers to move the ball up a ramp, can the motors be run to pre-position the ball midway up the ramp prior to the start of the match? Likewise, could the ball be "wedged" into position somewhere on the robot as a Preload (which would not require using the motors to get in position)?

SG1  
Answered by committee
26-Sep-2024

Clause C of rule <SG1> requires the Robot to be contacting exactly one Preload, and does not include any other stipulations or limitations.

Therefore, the Preload can be internal or external to the robot, as long as the Preload is contacting the Robot and the Robot still falls within the size limitations in <SG1> and <R4> (e.g., can't be taller than 15").

Provided the Team meets the requirements of rule <T6> and clause D of <SG1> and is both ready to play and completely stationary at the beginning of the Match, there is no rule that prohibits running a motor before the Match to position the Preload.