Using the Pre-Match Checklist in VRC Virtual Skills

To begin your Virtual Skills Over Under Match, you must use the Pre-Match checklist to select your robot starting location, your robot starting direction, whether or not your robot has a preload, and the Field preload location.

For more information about Match Load Triballs, view the VRC 2023-2024 Over Under Game Manual and Appendix B - Robot Skills Challenge.

How to Choose a Starting Location

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When you open the VR Virtual Skills Over Under Playground, the Pre-Match Checklist will be visible. The first item in the checklist is the starting location.

The default starting location is "E". To choose a different starting location, select the Edit button in the Pre-Match Checklist.

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Then select the letter that corresponds to the desired starting location.

How to Choose a Starting Direction 

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Select the Starting Direction box in the Pre-Match Checklist. Two arrow buttons will appear beside Striker.

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Select the arrow button to rotate Striker to face your chosen starting direction.

How to Select Robot Preloads and Field Preload Locations 

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The Robot Preload setting defaults to 'Yes.' If you do not want to start with a preload, select the toggle switch to turn it to 'No.' The preloaded Triball will removed from Striker.

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To change your Field Preload Location, select the Field Preload Location Box in the Pre-Match Checklist, and then select the Edit button. 

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Next, select the number that corresponds to your desired Field Preload Location. Select the 'Done' button when you are finished.

How to Close and Reopen the Pre-Match Checklist

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When you open the VRC Over Under Playground, the Pre-Match Checklist will be open. After you have finished making your selections, select the 'Begin Run' button to close the Pre-Match Checklist.

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To reopen the Pre-Match Checklist, select the 'Starting Position' button on the left side of the Playground Window.

For additional information about using the VRC Over Under Virtual Skills Window, see this article.

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