Setup of the Playing Field: The field is split in half by a PVC pipe, which hangs at 14” above the ground. Each side of the field is a mirror of the other. There is a ramp inside of a keep-out zone. Also inside the keep-out zone is a ball dispenser. The ball dispenser has a plate on the bottom, which is held up by a piece of PVC pipe, and is activated by the robot hitting the pipe out of the way, releasing the balls from the tube. Near the ball dispenser is the goal for the opposing team, with its opening at 12”. In the center of the field, of the same half of the field, is the goal for the opposing team at 24”. Directly opposite the 12” goal, still on the same half of the playing field, is the goal of the opposing team at 36”. There is also a ring dispenser located at the top of the ramps. Heights of the Goals: Openings are at 12” (worth 5 points per ball), 24” (worth 10 points per ball), and 36” (worth 15 points per ball). Stages of the Game: There are three periods within the game. Each has specific rules. Autonomous Period: 30 seconds. Robots are controlled by pre-programmed instructions. They may earn points by:
Points Table:
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