Q&A
Any submitted questions will be answered here.
Day 1 Q&A Questions
Q: How long is a MATCH?
A: A MATCH will last 2 minutes. The ENDGAME PERIOD starts when there are 20 seconds left in the MATCH, after 1 minute and 40 seconds have passed.
Q: Does it matter what color SCRAP is put on the PEDESTAL?
A: A team will earn the PEDESTAL BONUS regardless of what color SCRAP is placed on their PEDESTAL at the end of the MATCH.
Q: Will and SCRAP start on the field? Can SCRAP be preloaded onto our robot?
A: No SCRAP will start on the field. A team can choose to preload up to 1 SCRAP onto their ROBOT at the start of the MATCH, the remaining SCRAP will be available for entry to the field from the CHUTE.
Q: Is the CHUTE elevated and if so how high up is it?
A: The CHUTE will be a shallow ramp with the output at a height of 2 feet off the playing field.
Q: Is there a ROBOT weight limit?
A: There is no ROBOT weight limit.
Q: How far away from the long edge of the field is the PEDESTAL ZONE?
A: The PEDESTAL ZONE is 18 inches from the edge of the field.
Q: Where is the driver station located?
A: There is no dedicated driver station location. Drivers can stand anywhere on their side of the field with their team's STASHES.
Q: If we add a laser pointer to our ROBOT an inch or two off the ground would be consider safe?
A: Generally speaking, laser pointers are not allowed on FRC ROBOTS. If you have a question about a specific component feel free to bring it in and we will let you know if you can use it.
Day 2 Q&A Questions
Q: What surface is the playing field?
A: The playing field will be made of carpet.
Q: Is there a required starting configuration?
A: There are no additional starting configuration rules outside of the stated ROBOT CONSTRUCTION RULES.