Scrambler

Teams design, build, and test a mechanical device, which uses the energy from a falling mass to transport an egg along a track as quickly as possible and stop as close to the center of a Terminal Barrier without breaking the egg.

Division(s)	Regional Location	Impound	Eye Protection	Rules Location
B	All	Yes	Type B	National Rulebook

Clarifications

Nov 30, 2024

SCR

6

Section 5.f.: …The Target Distance will be chosen by the ES and will be provided to teams at their competition time ~~announced after the impound period is over~~.

Nov 29, 2024

SCR

5

Section 3.c.: …The falling mass must ~~not directly~~ be prevented from contacting, marking, or damaging the venue floor, either by using a pad or similar protective cushion, or by designing the device such that the mass can never touch the floor. A pad, if used, must not be attached to the falling mass; it must cover the floor. Teams that do not adequately protect the venue floor will not be allowed to compete and will receive participation points…

Nov 29, 2024

SCR

4

Section 2.c.: Teams may bring ~~data and~~ a stand-alone calculator (Class III) of any type along with non-electronic tools which do not need to be impounded.

Nov 29, 2024

SCR

3

It is strongly recommended that teams using a kit impound a description of the substantial modification required by the Construction Policy to help the Event Supervisor verify they have met this requirement.

Sep 3, 2024

SCR

2

Section 6.c.: Event Supervisors at VASO tournaments will not allow the egg to be placed inside a bag.

Sep 3, 2024

SCR

1

Section 2.b.: ~~Teams may share launchers, falling mass, and alignment devices between teams from the same school.~~ Teams, even if they are from the same school, may NOT share any impounded resources at VASO tournaments, including launchers, falling mass(es), and alignment devices.