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resultaten von FRA meeting von gestern.

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Précis’s of proceedings of the 17th meeting of the FRA governing body

These are bullet points only. Certain items have been omitted to protect individuals identities or when talks with other parties are not complete.

Matters ar

1. Presentation of new 2.4 ghz radio rules to concur with the current use of this equipment.

2. AGM minutes approved with slight rewrite to make accurate

How ever to reflect the majority of members present to change the featherweight weight from 12KG to 13.6 KG including any consumables (gas) was voted on and endorsed.

From the 1st January 2008 13.6KG including consumables can be used in Europe and replaces the 12KG limit.

3. Proposal to bring the heavyweight weight to 100KG including consumables(gas)

The Governing body concluded that the proposal had merit as it would tie in with the new featherweight ruling and give a world common standard for weights.

How ever it was decided to go to the membership for consultation first either by written submission via the members regional chairperson( FRA forum contact page) or info@fightingrobots.co.uk

Consultation period to end 31/12/2007

It is believed that this would affect 5/6 machines only

Should the consultation be positive the governing body does not envisage the change in weight until 01/01/2009 for this weight class.

4. FRA membership fees for 2008 to remain the same as 2007 at £10 per team up to 31/3/2008 and there after for previous and existing members £20 per team.
Overseas and new members subscription remains at £10 for application at any time of the year.

An appeal for donations for improving the FRA champions trophies would be made when the year end and subscription reminder is sent out.

5. Member proposed rule changes.

A. To change electrical voltage from 36 volt RMS to 48 Volt RMS was deferred until the new standards for low electrical voltages come out (Approx Jan 2008 )

B. To allow pressurized suction of hydraulic systems has been deferred for further technical appraisal with the proposer.

C. Rewrite of pneumatic rules to clear up confusion between pressure regulators and pressure reliefs and where they are to be used.

D. Rewrite of rule 6.3.2 link rule. For certain machines there will be a requirement for a second link. ( this affects very few machines )

E. Arena guideline document name to change to “Arena minimum regulations and guidelines”

This is to reflect the fact there are now dimensions written into the document.

6. A123 trial progress report.

Balancing for heavyweight style packs is still a potential problem.(10 cells)

Three featherweight teams have applied to join the A123 trial it was concluded that the trials for featherweights should not be held.

From the 01/01/2008 A123 style cells for featherweights are approved for use, with the following ctiteria.

Maximum of six cell packs with proprietary chargers and balancers.

A rule rewrite to reflect this change will be carried out at a later date.

7. The governing body is to issue papers for event organisers to tender for the Fighting Robot featherweight and heavyweight championships for 2008 to reflect that there are more event organisers operating this year.

8. It was agreed that formal robot tech training would be held at the FRA headquarters with a view to rewrite the Tech check sheets to reflect modern practises and recent rule changes.

9. It is proposed that certain gas types be removed from the list of gases.

Argon, Nitrogen and other inert gases would be removed from the rules.

It is also proposed that HPA (high pressure air) be removed from the list subject to consultation with any interested member teams. If you have an interest in HPA robots please mail info@fightingrobots.co.uk There are currently no known machines using HPA in Europe.

FRA member AGM minutes will be posted in the minutes section soon

Full 17th meeting minutes will not be posted until written up and approved/ amended by the delegates.

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Nach meiner meinung ware A123 shoen immer erlaubt in Feathers, jetzt ist es nur officiel gemacht ins FRA reglement.

Die 13,6kg bin ich dafur, weill dar mer und mehr feathers doch nach robogames gehen, und vielleicht einmal die Hannibalito 3 auch. Ich will doch nicht ins nachteil sein und nicht unbedingt wieder ein neue feather bauen nuhr weil DRG und GRA auf 12kg bleiben und die rest der welt nicht.

Dar sind mehrere feathers in DRG die mindestens ein mahl pro jahr nach die UK gehen, dann were 13,6kg doch ein vorteil.

Hat die FRA weder officiel oder inoffciel gefragt was die GRA finded von der gewichtsanderung in feather oder heavy?

Bei der FRA ist jetzt dieses vorschlag gemacht:

1: Neue heavyweigt robotter die nach 1 jan 2009 gemacht worden mussen maximaal 100kg mit gas sein.
2: robotter gebaut vor januar 2009 konnen bis 2011 mitmachen in toerniers mit der alter 100kg + 2kg gas regel.
3: Nach december 2010 mussen aller heavies maximal 100kg incl gas sein.

Was haltet ihr von dieser vorschlag?

Hier ist der officiele vorschlag:

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2. Weight Classes

2.1. Weight Classification
• Antweight: 0 to 150 grams
• Featherweight: 1kg to 13.6kg [2.2lb to 30lb]
• Lightweight: 13.6kg to 27.5kg [30lb to 60lb]
• Middleweight: 27.5kg to 55kg [60lb to 120lbs]
• Heavyweight: 55kg to 100kg [120lbs to 220lb]
• Super Heavyweight: 100kg to 145kg [220lb to 320lb]
N.B. Please contact the event organiser before commencing build on a Super Heavyweight.

2.1.1 Legged Robots [walkers] can weigh up to twice the specified weight in all classes. A walker must employ moveable legs to support its weight. Robots with rolling or sliding mechanisms will not be classified as walkers.

2.1.2 Maximum weight does not include safety bars, straps, guards or similar equipment used to immobilise moving arms/weapons or cover sharp edges. It also does not include any safety devices I.E. the “safety tether” required while running in some arena types.

2.1.3 If interchangeable panels and/or weapons are used, the weight is measured with the heaviest set-up in place.

2.2. Maximum weight is to include all consumables I.E. gas, liquid fuels, etc.

N.B. The following exemption to rule 2.2. applies until 31/12/2008..
Heavyweight robots will be permited to carry a maximum of 2Kg of gas in addition to maximum weight.

2.2.1 Any Heavyweight robot with a pneumatic weapon that has attended at least one FRA sanctioned event during 2006 or 2007 may apply for 'Legacy Status'.

2.2.2 A 'Legacy Status' robot will be exempt from rule 2.2. and may continue to claim 2Kg of gas in addition to maximum weight indefinitely, provided that the robot is not substantially modified or rebuilt. The FRA reserve the right to revoke the 'Legacy Status' of any robot that has been substantially modified from it's original design.

2.2.3 A 'Legacy Status' robot may not enter any FRA sanctioned Championship or International event held after 01/01/2009 without the prior agreement of both the Event Organiser and the FRA.

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