46102x
December 20, 2017, 6:52pm
#1
so we have seen a lot of teams just leaving a cone on their auto loader is it legal to take that cone
VEX_GDC
January 5, 2018, 11:45am
#2
Please review the Q&A Usage Guidelines before posting, specifically point 1, “Read and search the manual before posting any questions”. Your question is directly answered by rule <SG3>, quoted here for reference and bolded for emphasis:
<SG3> There can never be more than one (1) Cone on a Loader at any given time. There will be one (1) Cone on the Loader to start the Match. Additional Cones may be loaded by a Drive Team Member onto the Loader at any point during the Match. Cones must be placed upright and upon the Loader. Robots may not contact a Cone if it is being touched by a human.
Note: Cones are considered to be “in play” once they are placed on the Loader and may no longer be contacted by Drive Team Members.
a. Robots may not contact Cones on the opposing Alliance Loader.
Minor violations of this rule that do not affect the Match will result in a warning. Match Affecting offenses will result in a Disqualification. Teams that receive multiple warnings may also receive a Disqualification at the Head Referee’s discretion.