Answered: Turning off Controller during Match Auton

[pokepie1]

Hello, during match autonomous period, if something goes wrong in the beginning of it, and our team thinks our robot may have danger of getting stuck/falling over if it continues, can we turn off the controller and turn it back on, so auton stops but the robot will still be connected by the time driver control begins.

Thanks

[VEX_GDC]

No, this is not legal. Let’s take a look at <G8>, quoted below and bolded for emphasis:

<G8> During a Match, Robots may be operated only by the Drive Team Members and/or by software running on the Robot’s control system. During the Autonomous Period Drive Team Members are not permitted to interact with the Robot, the controls on their VEXnet Joysticks, or to unplug from the field in any way, directly or indirectly. (e.g. Triggering sensors without touching the Robot is still illegal.) 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.

This would be considered “unplugging” from the field or interacting with the VEXnet Joysticks, thus a violation of <G8>.