2024 FRC Crescendo Game Manual

Individuals responsible for inspecting robots at any time to ensure compliance with the rules.

The process of inspecting robots for compliance with the rules, which may progress in blocks and involve various inspectors.

<p>The process of inspecting robots again to ensure compliance with the rules, typically done near the end of qualifications or the beginning of playoff matches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A non-competitive match where teams can test their robots before passing inspection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A field technical advisor who may determine if a robot is unsafe and prohibit further participation in practice matches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A robot that is unable or ineligible to participate in a match and is declared disabled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A tool to help teams self-inspect their robot before an event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A group of components and/or mechanisms assembled together to address at least one game challenge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rules that govern the construction of the robot and its major mechanisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The first complete inspection a robot must pass before participating in a qualification or playoff match.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The control interface used by the drive team to operate the robot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>150 lbs. weight limit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process of inspecting a modified robot after its most recent passed inspection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using the re-inspection process to circumvent the weight limit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A penalty received by the entire alliance if a team is disqualified for not passing inspection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An electromechanical assembly built by a FIRST Robotics Competition team to play the current season's game.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A protective assembly designed to attach to the exterior of the ROBOT to protect the entire FRAME PERIMETER.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The playing area where the ROBOT interacts with game elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A basic part of the ROBOT that cannot be disassembled without damaging or destroying it or altering its fundamental function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An assembly of COMPONENTS that provides specific functionality on the ROBOT.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Commercial-Off-The-Shelf items that are standard parts commonly available from a VENDOR for all teams to purchase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A legitimate business source for COTS items that satisfies specific criteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any COMPONENT or MECHANISM that has been altered, built, cast, constructed, or manufactured into the final form in which it will be used on the ROBOT.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The perimeter of the ROBOT, excluding BUMPERS, that is comprised of fixed, non-articulated structural elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The physical configuration in which a ROBOT starts a MATCH, with no part of the ROBOT extending outside the vertical projection of the FRAME PERIMETER.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ROBOTS may not extend more than 12 in. (~30 cm) beyond their FRAME PERIMETER.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Team members must wait until the lights are green before entering the field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Team members must use the open gates to enter or exit the field, not the guardrail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Team members are not allowed to climb on, hang from, manipulate, or damage any arena elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Teams cannot enable their robots on the field without permission from the FTA or a referee.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Teams must show civility and respect towards everyone at the event.</p> Signup and view all the answers