Message from the Chesapeake Lead Robot Inspector
As you know by now, this year’s game involves a lot of changes - not only in how the game is setup and played, but how your robot needs to be constructed to pass inspection. Below are a few of the significant items that I’d like to pass on. These items represent only a few of the changes this year - I encourage you to read the Game Manual thoroughly.
o Bumpers - not required. But if you choose to include them, they will be considered part of the robot and will be included in all size and weight measurements.
o Team Numbers - Black on a White background. See R2 for specific size measurements and placement information.
o Transport Configuration - Inspectors will verify that your transport configuration is within size (28” wide x 42” long x 78” tall) and weight (120 lbs) constraints. Width and length will be checked by placing the robot in a taped box on the floor and inspectors will measure the height. Weight will be checked as usual on our scale.
o Pneumatics - White Clippard tanks are NOT allowed this year.
o Withholding Allowance - up to 30 lbs of fabricated parts may be brought in unbagged DURING Load-In only. Fabricated parts CANNOT be brought in during the remainder of the event.
If you have any questions, please feel free to shoot me an email at landin...@gmail.com - I will make every effort to get back to you as soon as I can. Furthermore, I will be more than happy to come out to your build site and “inspect” your robot if you are interested - just let me know. I look forward to seeing you and wish you all the best of luck in your competitions this year.
-Bill Landin-
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