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5.6        ALLIANCE WALL

Figure 5‑14: Red ALLIANCE WALL (highlighted in red)

The ALLIANCE WALL separates ROBOTS from DRIVE TEAM members in the ALLIANCE AREA. It consists of 3 DRIVER STATIONS.

5.6.1       DRIVER STATIONS

Figure 5‑15 DRIVER STATION (ALLIANCE AREA perspective and FIELD perspective)

A DRIVER STATION is 1 of 3 assemblies within an ALLIANCE WALL behind which a DRIVE TEAM operates their ROBOT. Each DRIVER STATION is made from a 3 ft. ¾ in. (~93 cm) tall diamond plate base topped with a 3 ft. 6 in. (~107 cm) tall transparent plastic sheet and a top rail. An aluminum shelf is attached to each DRIVER STATION to support an OPERATOR CONSOLE. The shelf is 5 ft. 9 in. (~175 cm) wide and 1 ft. ¼ in. (~31 cm) deep. There is a 4 ft. 6 in. (~137 cm) long by 2 in. (nominal) wide strip of hook-and-loop tape (“loop” side) along the center of the support shelf that may be used to secure the OPERATOR CONSOLE to the shelf. The shelf also includes two clips to hold the shelf in place with a 1 in. (~25 mm) by 2 in. (~51 mm) thick tab that sits on the top surface of the shelf.

There may be a ramp available at events for DRIVE TEAMS with limited mobility. It is designed to allow an individual using a wheelchair to access the DRIVER STATION shelf and/or see onto the FIELD; however, this accommodation is available to anyone who has a wheelchair or other physical disability that obstructs their view of the FIELD. Due to space constraints, the ramp is not allowed to be used in the PROCESSOR AREA. Teams should speak to the FTA before MATCHES begin to ensure that it is available for each of the team’s MATCHES.

This ramp is available at many Regional and District events. For questions, please connect with the local Program Delivery Partner.

Each DRIVER STATION contains the following elements for DRIVE TEAMS:

-        1 Ethernet cable: attaches to the Ethernet port of the OPERATOR CONSOLE and provides connectivity to the FIELD Management System (FMS)

-        1 120VAC NEMA 5-15R power outlet (i.e. standard US outlet): located on each DRIVER STATION shelf and protected by its own 2-Amp circuit breaker. It can be used to power the OPERATOR CONSOLE. DRIVE TEAMS are responsible for monitoring their power consumption as a tripped breaker in the outlet does not constitute an ARENA FAULT. For some events in regions that don’t use NEMA 5-15 shaped outlets, event organizers may install appropriate plug adapters to be used throughout the event.

-        1 Emergency Stop (E-Stop) button: located on the left side of the DRIVER STATION shelf and is used to deactivate a ROBOT in an emergency

-        1 Autonomous Stop (A-Stop) button: located on the right side of the DRIVER STATION shelf and is used to DISABLE a ROBOT during AUTO

-        1 team sign: located at the top of each DRIVER STATION. The FIELD facing side of the sign displays the team number in the ALLIANCE color. The ALLIANCE AREA side of the sign displays the following information in red:

o   Pre-MATCH: team number and ROBOT connection state

o   During the MATCH:

§  remaining MATCH period time,

§  MATCH scores, and

§  progress towards the CORAL RP threshold (n/a during the Playoff Tournament).

Figure 5‑16 Back of team sign

-        1 timer (in DRIVER STATION 2 only): displays the official time remaining in the MATCH period on the FIELD-facing side (in white) and a more detailed breakdown of CORAL scored on each level of the REEF on the TEAM-facing side. (in red).

Figure 5‑17 Back of timer

-        1 team LED stack: indicates ALLIANCE color, ROBOT status, E-Stop and A-Stop status, and is centered at the top of each DRIVER STATION.

The stack includes 2 identical ALLIANCE-colored ROBOT status LEDs above a third amber A-stop/E-stop LED. LED states are as follows:

o   ROBOT status LEDs

§  Solid: indicates that the ROBOT is connected and enabled. This only happens during a MATCH.

§  Blinking: indicates that either the FMS is preset for the MATCH and the ROBOT is not connected yet, or it’s during a MATCH and the corresponding ROBOT is BYPASSED, has lost connectivity, or the E-stop was pressed.

§  Off: indicates that the ROBOT is linked and DISABLED prior to the start of the MATCH. This light is also off, regardless of ROBOT connection status, after the MATCH has concluded.

o   A-Stop/E-stop LED

§  Solid: the ROBOT is DISABLED due to a press of the team E-stop button, the FIELD E-stop button, or by the scorekeeper via the FMS.

§  Blinking: the ROBOT is DISABLED for the remainder of AUTO due to a press of the team A-Stop button.

§  Off: the ROBOT is not DISABLED by the FIELD.

-        FMS hardware and wiring: mostly located below shelves in the 2 DRIVER STATIONS closer to the scoring table.

5.6.2       CORAL STATION

Figure 5‑18 CORAL STATION

A CORAL STATION is an assembly through which HUMAN PLAYERS feed CORAL into the FIELD. There are 4 CORAL STATIONS, 1 in each corner of the FIELD connecting the guardrail to the ALLIANCE WALL. Each CORAL STATION has a 6 ft. 4 in. wide by 7 in. tall (~193 cm wide by ~18 cm tall) opening through which CORAL passes to the FIELD; the bottom of the opening is 3 ft. 1½ in. (~95 cm) from the carpet. A 55° sloped tunnel, called the CHUTE, leads to the opening in the CORAL STATION.

There are 2 stools available at events for DRIVE TEAMS to use. Each stool is 1 ft. 11 in. (~58 cm) wide by 1 ft. 1½ in. (~34 cm) deep, 6¼ in. (~16 cm) tall, and rated for 300 lbs. (~136 kg).

It is specially intended to allow individuals who are shorter, better sightlines onto the FIELD; however, this accommodation is available to anyone who has another physical disability that obstructs their view of the FIELD. Due to space constraints, stools are not allowed to be used in the PROCESSOR AREA.

Only 2 stools are available, and priority will be given to those with the biggest need. Teams should speak to the FTA before MATCHES begin to request that it is available for each of the team’s MATCHES. Teams may also purchase their own (Item Number: 779ac01stpm) or bring an equivalent (e.g. not foldable and similar dimensions) version to the event to guarantee use for every match.

This stool is available at all events within the US & Canada and equivalents are available at international events. For questions, please connect with the local Program Delivery Partner.

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5.6        ALLIANCE WALL

Figure 5‑14: Red ALLIANCE WALL (highlighted in red)

The ALLIANCE WALL separates ROBOTS from DRIVE TEAM members in the ALLIANCE AREA. It consists of 3 DRIVER STATIONS.

5.6.1       DRIVER STATIONS

Figure 5‑15 DRIVER STATION (ALLIANCE AREA perspective and FIELD perspective)

A DRIVER STATION is 1 of 3 assemblies within an ALLIANCE WALL behind which a DRIVE TEAM operates their ROBOT. Each DRIVER STATION is made from a 3 ft. ¾ in. (~93 cm) tall diamond plate base topped with a 3 ft. 6 in. (~107 cm) tall transparent plastic sheet and a top rail. An aluminum shelf is attached to each DRIVER STATION to support an OPERATOR CONSOLE. The shelf is 5 ft. 9 in. (~175 cm) wide and 1 ft. ¼ in. (~31 cm) deep. There is a 4 ft. 6 in. (~137 cm) long by 2 in. (nominal) wide strip of hook-and-loop tape (“loop” side) along the center of the support shelf that may be used to secure the OPERATOR CONSOLE to the shelf. The shelf also includes two clips to hold the shelf in place with a 1 in. (~25 mm) by 2 in. (~51 mm) thick tab that sits on the top surface of the shelf.

There may be a ramp available at events for DRIVE TEAMS with limited mobility. It is designed to allow an individual using a wheelchair to access the DRIVER STATION shelf and/or see onto the FIELD; however, this accommodation is available to anyone who has a wheelchair or other physical disability that obstructs their view of the FIELD. Due to space constraints, the ramp is not allowed to be used in the PROCESSOR AREA. Teams should speak to the FTA before MATCHES begin to ensure that it is available for each of the team’s MATCHES.

This ramp is available at many Regional and District events. For questions, please connect with the local Program Delivery Partner.

Each DRIVER STATION contains the following elements for DRIVE TEAMS:

-        1 Ethernet cable: attaches to the Ethernet port of the OPERATOR CONSOLE and provides connectivity to the FIELD Management System (FMS)

-        1 120VAC NEMA 5-15R power outlet (i.e. standard US outlet): located on each DRIVER STATION shelf and protected by its own 2-Amp circuit breaker. It can be used to power the OPERATOR CONSOLE. DRIVE TEAMS are responsible for monitoring their power consumption as a tripped breaker in the outlet does not constitute an ARENA FAULT. For some events in regions that don’t use NEMA 5-15 shaped outlets, event organizers may install appropriate plug adapters to be used throughout the event.

-        1 Emergency Stop (E-Stop) button: located on the left side of the DRIVER STATION shelf and is used to deactivate a ROBOT in an emergency

-        1 Autonomous Stop (A-Stop) button: located on the right side of the DRIVER STATION shelf and is used to DISABLE a ROBOT during AUTO

-        1 team sign: located at the top of each DRIVER STATION. The FIELD facing side of the sign displays the team number in the ALLIANCE color. The ALLIANCE AREA side of the sign displays the following information in red:

o   Pre-MATCH: team number and ROBOT connection state

o   During the MATCH:

§  remaining MATCH period time,

§  MATCH scores, and

§  progress towards the CORAL RP threshold (n/a during the Playoff Tournament).

Figure 5‑16 Back of team sign

-        1 timer (in DRIVER STATION 2 only): displays the official time remaining in the MATCH period on the FIELD-facing side (in white) and a more detailed breakdown of CORAL scored on each level of the REEF on the TEAM-facing side. (in red).

Figure 5‑17 Back of timer

-        1 team LED stack: indicates ALLIANCE color, ROBOT status, E-Stop and A-Stop status, and is centered at the top of each DRIVER STATION.

The stack includes 2 identical ALLIANCE-colored ROBOT status LEDs above a third amber A-stop/E-stop LED. LED states are as follows:

o   ROBOT status LEDs

§  Solid: indicates that the ROBOT is connected and enabled. This only happens during a MATCH.

§  Blinking: indicates that either the FMS is preset for the MATCH and the ROBOT is not connected yet, or it’s during a MATCH and the corresponding ROBOT is BYPASSED, has lost connectivity, or the E-stop was pressed.

§  Off: indicates that the ROBOT is linked and DISABLED prior to the start of the MATCH. This light is also off, regardless of ROBOT connection status, after the MATCH has concluded.

o   A-Stop/E-stop LED

§  Solid: the ROBOT is DISABLED due to a press of the team E-stop button, the FIELD E-stop button, or by the scorekeeper via the FMS.

§  Blinking: the ROBOT is DISABLED for the remainder of AUTO due to a press of the team A-Stop button.

§  Off: the ROBOT is not DISABLED by the FIELD.

-        FMS hardware and wiring: mostly located below shelves in the 2 DRIVER STATIONS closer to the scoring table.

5.6.2       CORAL STATION

Figure 5‑18 CORAL STATION

A CORAL STATION is an assembly through which HUMAN PLAYERS feed CORAL into the FIELD. There are 4 CORAL STATIONS, 1 in each corner of the FIELD connecting the guardrail to the ALLIANCE WALL. Each CORAL STATION has a 6 ft. 4 in. wide by 7 in. tall (~193 cm wide by ~18 cm tall) opening through which CORAL passes to the FIELD; the bottom of the opening is 3 ft. 1½ in. (~95 cm) from the carpet. A 55° sloped tunnel, called the CHUTE, leads to the opening in the CORAL STATION.

There are 2 stools available at events for DRIVE TEAMS to use. Each stool is 1 ft. 11 in. (~58 cm) wide by 1 ft. 1½ in. (~34 cm) deep, 6¼ in. (~16 cm) tall, and rated for 300 lbs. (~136 kg).

It is specially intended to allow individuals who are shorter, better sightlines onto the FIELD; however, this accommodation is available to anyone who has another physical disability that obstructs their view of the FIELD. Due to space constraints, stools are not allowed to be used in the PROCESSOR AREA.

Only 2 stools are available, and priority will be given to those with the biggest need. Teams should speak to the FTA before MATCHES begin to request that it is available for each of the team’s MATCHES. Teams may also purchase their own (Item Number: 779ac01stpm) or bring an equivalent (e.g. not foldable and similar dimensions) version to the event to guarantee use for every match.

This stool is available at all events within the US & Canada and equivalents are available at international events. For questions, please connect with the local Program Delivery Partner.