Scrambler

Oct 27, 2023

Section 6.d.: In the ready-to-run configuration, the pointed tip of the egg must be placed directly above the Start Point. No part of the energy propulsion device may cross the 0.50 m Timing Line in the ready-to-run configuration or at any point during a run. The Scrambler must remain in the ready-to-run configuration without being touched until triggered by the #2 pencil.

Oct 16, 2023

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.

Oct 16, 2023

Section 3.g.: Event Supervisors at VASO tournaments will not allow the egg to be placed inside a bag.

Oct 16, 2023

Section 3.f.: For timing, an approximately ¼” to ⅜” wooden dowel must be attached vertically and directly to the top of the rigid backstop. The dowel must extend at least 20.0 cm above the Track’s surface. A paper flag for the timing system must be attached to the trailing side of the dowel with the paper’s center height at 17.0cm ± 1.0 cm. The paper size must be 5.0 cm by 5.0 cm ± 1.0 cm. The paper may be any color and decorated. A paper flag may be attached to the trailing side of the dowel, but this is not required for VASO’s timing system and will not be judged at VASO tournaments. One or more violations of this paragraph counts as a single Construction Violation.

Oct 16, 2023

Section 3.c.: …The falling mass must not directly be prevented from contacting, marking, or damaging the venue floor by using a pad or similar protective cushion. The pad 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…

Oct 16, 2023

Section 2.b.: Teams may share energy propulsion system between teams from the same school. Teams, even if they are from the same school, may NOT share an energy propulsion system at VASO tournaments.