Talk to the FRA

[typhoon_driver]

works for me

[craig_colliass]

Sounds good

I would probably try to stop this type as it doesn't walk very well

[typhoon_driver]

well surely that should be down to the roboteer to figure out for themselves? The rules should only generally define the mechanism. If someone creates a machine which fits the rule then it should be allowed to run.

Also how does that one differ to the mechanism in anarchy?

[craig_colliass]

As you said earlier

This is the main problem though. If I turn up at an event with a machine that is in essence a cam with a leg attached (skuttle from technogames) am I going to get any weight advantage? I think most people would argue no but then where do we draw the line? Just to clarify I was meaning a very basic cam system for a few kilo. Anything with the complexity of the pilgrim would require a great deal more weight :shock: :shock:

So in answer to this previous question you asked, I am trying to find consensus as to were the line is drawn. and giving an example of were in my opinion the mechanism dose not come up to specification.



Anarchy has a system were the leg is actuated by 2 cranks one for leg lift, and another for leg stroke, the example I gave only has the one crank per leg. Hence the walking gait is not that good.

hope that clears it up for you

[typhoon_driver]

didn't see the lever at the top instead of a crank :blush:

[craig_colliass]

No problem Gary, I'm glad to have cleared that up.

[typhoon_driver]

Am I right to assume that this will be discussed and a final decision made at the next FRA meeting?

[Scorpionbuilder]

Hi Gary

It has been a very interesting discussion to watch, it has just proven to me again that in order to guage opinions on any issue, this is the best place for it.

I have no problem putting this forward to the committee at the next meeting, I'll run through the discussion again & put something together that can be proposed to the committee. I will post it on here before that, for any final comments or suggestions

John

[leorcc]

I think a robot with a shuffel should have some weight advantage

Why? It's just a wonky wheel.

[psychostorm]

I hate to ask this but only managing to get to 1 event this year and never had any real communication from the FRA ever. I was wondering 2011 memberships? Is there a date I should know about?