Digital Measurement Tools?

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I was wondering if we were allowed to use digital tools that are not apart of the buggy. For example, using a computer for tables or a digital protractor.
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Rule 3. f. states "Electric/electronic tools of any sort, except a stand-alone calculator, are prohibited." Therefore, the only electronic device that you may have, excluding the buggy, is a stand-alone calculator of any type.
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athanzxyt wrote:I was wondering if we were allowed to use digital tools that are not apart of the buggy. For example, using a computer for tables or a digital protractor.
As Tendan said, the answer is no. Please read the rules a bit more carefully next time.
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MadCow2357 wrote:
athanzxyt wrote:I was wondering if we were allowed to use digital tools that are not apart of the buggy. For example, using a computer for tables or a digital protractor.
As Tendan said, the answer is no. Please read the rules a bit more carefully next time.

Theres nothing wrong with asking questions. In fact, calculators are allowed. Correct me if I'm wrong, but a calculator is a digital tool.
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MadCow2357 wrote:
athanzxyt wrote:I was wondering if we were allowed to use digital tools that are not apart of the buggy. For example, using a computer for tables or a digital protractor.
As Tendan said, the answer is no. Please read the rules a bit more carefully next time.
I was just wondering because in order for our buggy to go from our current score of -33 to our desired score of -41, we need the aide of a digital caliper.
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athanzxyt wrote: was just wondering because in order for our buggy to go from our current score of -33 to our desired score of -41, we need the aide of a digital caliper.
I apologize if I sounded a bit aggressive - I misunderstood your question. Though, I am a bit confused - is a dial caliper not accurate enough in your case? It could be a good investment to look into a Mitutoyo, if you are really going for that reliable accuracy.

Also, if you don't mind, what school do you compete for?
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MadCow2357 wrote:
athanzxyt wrote: was just wondering because in order for our buggy to go from our current score of -33 to our desired score of -41, we need the aide of a digital caliper.
I apologize if I sounded a bit aggressive - I misunderstood your question. Though, I am a bit confused - is a dial caliper not accurate enough in your case? It could be a good investment to look into a Mitutoyo, if you are really going for that reliable accuracy.

Also, if you don't mind, what school do you compete for?

It's ok, I understand now.

Sorry, I don't want to disclose that.
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I think I know what school you are in. I saw a buggy that got a really negative score(close to what you described) at a competition.
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tertlemertle wrote:I think I know what school you are in. I saw a buggy that got a really negative score(close to what you described) at a competition.
Thats pretty gr8. Idc. *cough* :shock: :shock:
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athanzxyt wrote:
tertlemertle wrote:I think I know what school you are in. I saw a buggy that got a really negative score(close to what you described) at a competition.
Thats pretty gr8. Idc. *cough* :shock: :shock:
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