TerraBreak News Archives, September 2004
4th FAQ Update posted by CwicSeolfer on September 29, 2004
Hey,
The most recent update to the FAQ's was posted sometime Wednesday. This will be the last update to the 2005_faq.html document, the rest will be archived as separate documents. There's definitely some new stuff:
The switch to archived FAQ's means only one thing:
Entry submission time is only 1 month away... so gather up your team rosters, figure out a cool team name... and start sending those things off to Greg Page!
-Cwicseolfer
The most recent update to the FAQ's was posted sometime Wednesday. This will be the last update to the 2005_faq.html document, the rest will be archived as separate documents. There's definitely some new stuff:
There has been some question of the interpretation of "spare" parts for repair. "Spare" parts may include:
6. Question: PVC Pipe for Payload Questions
Answer: Several teams have contacted me about finding many more variations of "3 inch PVC" pipe than I knew existed. To simplify, any PVC pipe of greater than 3" inside diameter will be allowed for the payloads. Teams should have the payload ends removable so the judges can verify the inside diameter only if the outside diameter of their pipe is less than 3.25" (which will be assumed sufficient for a 3" inside diameter).
7. Question: Can we drill holes in the PVC pipe to allow installing the release mechanism latches?
Answer: Yes, you may drill holes in the PVC to attach components as required. The Release mechanism must attach to a fitting "external" to the tube profile, it can not reach "inside" the tube to connect to it.
8. Question: Can the release mechanism be inside the PVC payload and be controlled by a separate RC system?
Answer: No. The release system must be a part of the aircraft, not the payload. Also see QA #7 above.
That's all we've (Thanks Chase!) noticed... but there could be more, so go check 'em out for yourself!- Any purchased component, such as: wheels, propellers, motors, servos, control links, control horns
- Team Fabricated spare parts are limited to: landing gear, control surfaces, hatches, linkages and mechanical actuator mechanisms
6. Question: PVC Pipe for Payload Questions
Answer: Several teams have contacted me about finding many more variations of "3 inch PVC" pipe than I knew existed. To simplify, any PVC pipe of greater than 3" inside diameter will be allowed for the payloads. Teams should have the payload ends removable so the judges can verify the inside diameter only if the outside diameter of their pipe is less than 3.25" (which will be assumed sufficient for a 3" inside diameter).
7. Question: Can we drill holes in the PVC pipe to allow installing the release mechanism latches?
Answer: Yes, you may drill holes in the PVC to attach components as required. The Release mechanism must attach to a fitting "external" to the tube profile, it can not reach "inside" the tube to connect to it.
8. Question: Can the release mechanism be inside the PVC payload and be controlled by a separate RC system?
Answer: No. The release system must be a part of the aircraft, not the payload. Also see QA #7 above.
The switch to archived FAQ's means only one thing:
Entry submission time is only 1 month away... so gather up your team rosters, figure out a cool team name... and start sending those things off to Greg Page!
-Cwicseolfer
3rd FAQ Update posted by CwicSeolfer on September 17, 2004
Hey,
In case you missed it, the most recent update to the FAQ's was posted Wednesday night. But don't get too fired up... currently it seems that the only difference is in the html mark up used. After an checking through, we found no difference in the content from the FAQ update of 08-30-04. But, you oughta head over there and check for yourself.
-Cwicseolfer
In case you missed it, the most recent update to the FAQ's was posted Wednesday night. But don't get too fired up... currently it seems that the only difference is in the html mark up used. After an checking through, we found no difference in the content from the FAQ update of 08-30-04. But, you oughta head over there and check for yourself.
-Cwicseolfer
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