Mission Possible C

[PM2017]

What about active sensors, like ping))) sensors? (I'm not actually using a Ping))) sensor, I'm just giving an example)

Unsure on that

ok. (I have just submitted an FAQ)

[PM2017]

Sorry, double post.

Does the rule that states that each adjustable object can only be used by one task prohibit me from using one protoboard to hold multiple, independent circuits? (In essence, this question is asking whether or not a protoboard is considered movable.)

I see no problem with this, but I wanted to run it by the forums just in case.

[ScottMaurer19]

Sorry, double post.

Does the rule that states that each adjustable object can only be used by one task prohibit me from using one protoboard to hold multiple, independent circuits? (In essence, this question is asking whether or not a protoboard is considered movable.)

I see no problem with this, but I wanted to run it by the forums just in case.

As long as the circuits are not connected so that they could just signal eachother directly then I wouldn't see an issue with it. Each circuit, while physically connected, is independent of eachother.

[PM2017]

Do party blowers count as balloons? I know that homemade items may be counted as balloons, but what about other inflatable, commercially bought items?


EDIT: Oops, ignore this post. I will ask the same question in the correct forum.

[radioactivated]

Per Patrick Chalker the sensor is not an electrical timer but the chemical timer does not count for points.

Could you clarify what is meant by this? (If we make such a chemical timer using an electrical sensor, it doesn't count for any points related to the timer?)

[ScottMaurer19]

Per Patrick Chalker the sensor is not an electrical timer but the chemical timer does not count for points.

Could you clarify what is meant by this? (If we make such a chemical timer using an electrical sensor, it doesn't count for any points related to the timer?)

So it was pretty glossed over when we discussed it. I asked that question and said something along the lines of yea don't worry about something like that. He then told me that chemical timers are a trap

[nicholasmaurer]

Per Patrick Chalker the sensor is not an electrical timer but the chemical timer does not count for points.

Could you clarify what is meant by this? (If we make such a chemical timer using an electrical sensor, it doesn't count for any points related to the timer?)

So it was pretty glossed over when we discussed it. I asked that question and said something along the lines of yea don't worry about something like that. He then told me that chemical timers are a trap

From my memory of the conversation (which obviously isn't an official FAQ), a chemical action/reaction that somehow triggers an electrical sensor would not constitute a timer and therefore not receive bonus points. However, since passive electrical sensors are generally allowed, this would also not incur any penalty.

[idontknowanything]

How would one classify a combustible fuse? Is it like your standard combustible fuse for fireworks, or any combustible reaction that acts as a fuse? Because this could mean that matches and candles could count as combustible fuses and therefore be a construction violation...

[Northridge]

How would one classify a combustible fuse? Is it like your standard combustible fuse for fireworks, or any combustible reaction that acts as a fuse? Because this could mean that matches and candles could count as combustible fuses and therefore be a construction violation...

Nothing official here, but I believe what we are looking at is actual fuse. Much of that stuff contains gun powder or other chemicals that can potentially be hazardous. I have judged many Missions this year that burned a length of cotton string, and in my book that would be perfectly ok.

[Tesel]

How would one classify a combustible fuse? Is it like your standard combustible fuse for fireworks, or any combustible reaction that acts as a fuse? Because this could mean that matches and candles could count as combustible fuses and therefore be a construction violation...

Nothing official here, but I believe what we are looking at is actual fuse. Much of that stuff contains gun powder or other chemicals that can potentially be hazardous. I have judged many Missions this year that burned a length of cotton string, and in my book that would be perfectly ok.

I'm struggling. On the one hand, the clarification says "Furthermore, the flame should burn out quickly, not produce any additional flames, and produce a limited amount of smoke." I don't know if a timer intended to take significant time would qualify. On the other hand, it does specifically describe prohibited materials as "Fuel sources such as flammable liquids or gases, chemicals such as magnesium ribbon, and compounds such as gunpowder..." Since a simple string is not on that list, would that be allowed?