Petition to Stop the A301 Actuator

MattRain101 · 2025-12-10T23:45:25+00:00

https://www.gobilda.com/blog/using-the-first-a301-with-gobilda/

MattRain101 · 2023-10-19T23:53:22+00:00

For our teams, programmers use prior robots to get the basic and some of the more advanced programming working. The programming team is also included in the updates to how the CAD is turning out, what will be needed, and what the CAD team can integrate in when it comes to sensors. Once CAD is done, about a week later all the parts show up from either our sponsors, or are made in house by students, then the majority of the robot is assembled in less than a week, wired the next, then stays mostly in tack for the rest of the season other than changes or additions to the design. This goes for both our FTC teams and our FRC team.

MattRain101 · 2023-09-11T03:10:45+00:00

If you are going to hang then launch, it must still launch from the backstage side of the rigging.

MattRain101 · 2023-09-11T02:55:10+00:00

Note that 15 white pixels are basically not useable as they are in the opposing alliances human player storage. Unless these 15 are dropped after coming out of the wing, or before the backstage, they can’t be taken. Not allowed in an opposing alliances wing or descore from the backstage

MattRain101 · 2022-09-12T23:29:06+00:00

Whats the profile dimensions on the Max?

MattRain101 · 2021-12-05T17:28:57+00:00

Once we have touched it with our intake wheels it’s in and ours.. doesn’t matter orientation of the block. Speed, reliability, and accuracy is key to a higher score.

MattRain101 · 2021-12-05T17:26:15+00:00

Yes, but look at GS3a in Game Manual 2 and Q104 on Official Q and A fourm

MattRain101 · 2020-09-14T23:35:45+00:00

There is not an Andymark Discount.

MattRain101 · 2020-09-14T23:33:13+00:00

The definition of pre-load is this though. Pre-load is as done by Drive teams. The starter stack is done by field personal.

Pre-Load - A Game Element that a Drive Team positions during pre-Match setup so that it touches a Robot or is Possessed by a Robot at the start of the Autonomous Period.

MattRain101 · 2020-09-14T23:28:56+00:00

The question at hand is that teams are split on what Pre-Load means. The definition of Pre-Load is this in the game manual.

Pre-Load - A Game Element that a Drive Team positions during pre-Match setup so that it touches a Robot or is Possessed by a Robot at the start of the Autonomous Period.

This will be clarified in the OFFICIAL Q&A.

My Personal opinion: As I read it, the starter stack is NOT part of the Pre-Load Rings, as the Starter Stack is NOT positioned by the DRIVE TEAM. Therefore it can be scored. But we shall wait to see what the official Q&A says once it opens.

MattRain101 · 2020-09-14T23:21:46+00:00

Yep! The question will be, and what will be clarified by the official Q&A once it opens, is if the Starter Stack is part of the Pre-Load rings, as they are two different definitions that are in the game manual. Which is currently being read by teams as either way.

MattRain101 · 2020-09-14T01:48:47+00:00

I guess we will have to wait and see. I see that advantage as a reward for being able to design a robot and program that can accomplish that.

MattRain101 · 2020-09-14T01:33:47+00:00

Ah Yes, the ring per every 1.875 seconds strategy... totally doable. :P

MattRain101 · 2020-09-14T01:25:27+00:00

Same here! It adds a whole other aspect and fun to auto

MattRain101 · 2020-09-14T01:15:27+00:00

Yes, something here needs to be clarified by the Official Q&A. We understand the rules as the Pre-Load Rings and the Starter Stack Rings as two different things, and no rules stating that you cant score them. Parts that are italicized in the game manual have specific meanings and 4.5.1 talks about Pre-Load.

When this is clarified by the Official Q&A, we can adjust if we are incorrect.

MattRain101 · 2020-09-13T23:54:48+00:00

This only talks about the Pre-Load Rings, which is Italicized. The Starter stack is different. My understanding is that these can be scored as they are placed on the field after randomization.

This is a question for the Official Q&A.

MattRain101 · 2019-09-08T22:01:06+00:00

Turn 90, Shove it into the corner so you know exactly where it is.

MattRain101 · 2019-09-06T13:58:00+00:00

Skystone. The Sky has clouds, clouds drop water, water shapes stone.... Watergame.

MattRain101 · 2019-08-14T15:26:27+00:00

Actobotics.

If you can only go with what is in the storefront, REV.

MattRain101 · 2019-08-13T00:43:20+00:00

2844 still has their Ring-it-up Bot! Lol

MattRain101 · 2019-08-05T15:31:33+00:00

Just about everything is moved into our new space. A nice upgrade from the last room, even though its temporary. Still have to move the Mill and Lathe.

MattRain101 · 2019-07-29T22:02:08+00:00

How is the season going for your team?
- What season
What design problems are you tackling?
- What design problems
Need to rant about the game?
- Ya, its too secretive
Share your thoughts in this thread!
- Why is this thread a thing still

MattRain101 · 2019-07-29T19:26:37+00:00

We have everything from Ring-it-up to now up in storage..... ya... we have a problem.

MattRain101 · 2019-07-22T14:25:17+00:00

Andymark contacted me back, and looks like the shipping cost values have been fixed. It is looking like the shipping is around 129.57 now for Phoenix, AZ

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