# \#general **URL:** https://forum.theavr.org/tag/general/11.md [Latest](https://forum.theavr.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.theavr.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.theavr.org/tags.md) --- ## [When will the next competition video drop](https://forum.theavr.org/t/when-will-the-next-competition-video-drop/466)
**Author:** [@5A5UK3](https://forum.theavr.org/u/5A5UK3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/when-will-the-next-competition-video-drop/466 "2023-03-26T14:52:35Z")
we were just curious --- ## [VMC to PCC connection](https://forum.theavr.org/t/vmc-to-pcc-connection/408)
**Author:** [@GrantD](https://forum.theavr.org/u/GrantD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/vmc-to-pcc-connection/408 "2023-01-31T18:54:43Z")
How do you connect the PCC to the VMC, we are currently in the VMC software and want our PCC to work for the competition. We are very curious how to connect the VMC to the PCC because there are no explicit instructions i… --- ## [LED lights running separate from the drone](https://forum.theavr.org/t/led-lights-running-separate-from-the-drone/453)
**Author:** [@williang](https://forum.theavr.org/u/williang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/led-lights-running-separate-from-the-drone/453 "2022-11-29T00:38:15Z")
My team was wondering if we would be allowed to run a single LED light off of its own battery so that we could have it on throughout our matches. We couldn’t find anything for or against it in the manual. --- ## [RVR Autonomous Parking Clarification](https://forum.theavr.org/t/rvr-autonomous-parking-clarification/450)
**Author:** [@koleksuk](https://forum.theavr.org/u/koleksuk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/rvr-autonomous-parking-clarification/450 "2022-11-28T18:18:00Z")
After we autonomously park the RVR underneath the firehouse, can we then move from that area or would that take away the parking bonus, even if we later manually park? Would this be affected by whether or not we use the … --- ## [Tello Autonomy Requirement](https://forum.theavr.org/t/tello-autonomy-requirement/372)
**Author:** [@aviy2609](https://forum.theavr.org/u/aviy2609)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/tello-autonomy-requirement/372 "2022-11-09T17:54:48Z")
To complete the recon path, does the Tello have to complete the mission autonomously, or are you allowed to complete the recon path with manual fight controls? --- ## [LWC Target vs Hotspot](https://forum.theavr.org/t/lwc-target-vs-hotspot/368)
**Author:** [@aviy2609](https://forum.theavr.org/u/aviy2609)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/lwc-target-vs-hotspot/368 "2022-11-08T21:50:22Z")
Hello, Is the LWC target the same as the hotspot heating area? My team is confused because the event video shows something different than shown in the game manual. --- ## [Tello Starting Position](https://forum.theavr.org/t/tello-starting-position/335)
**Author:** [@Jonah](https://forum.theavr.org/u/Jonah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/tello-starting-position/335 "2022-11-04T15:33:00Z")
We were wondering if the Tello starts on Mission Pad #7 or #8? And if it is supposed to land on the other pad on the fire station that it took off from? Additionally, is there a specific orientation that the drone will b… --- ## [Material for the ramp](https://forum.theavr.org/t/material-for-the-ramp/288)
**Author:** [@wgilbert](https://forum.theavr.org/u/wgilbert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/material-for-the-ramp/288 "2022-10-24T19:36:51Z")
What material will the 20 deg and 15 deg slope be made from or surfaced with? --- ## [Phase 2 Forest Fire](https://forum.theavr.org/t/phase-2-forest-fire/270)
**Author:** [@aviy2609](https://forum.theavr.org/u/aviy2609)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/phase-2-forest-fire/270 "2022-10-17T20:53:48Z")
Is the AVR drone allowed to use it’s propwash to clear the Dormant community’s trees when phase 2 starts? --- ## [What Defines a LWC Hit?](https://forum.theavr.org/t/what-defines-a-lwc-hit/160)
**Author:** [@asluchenba15](https://forum.theavr.org/u/asluchenba15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/what-defines-a-lwc-hit/160 "2022-10-13T23:27:53Z")
What does a “successful” LWC hit look like? (What is the minimum time the laser must be detected, and what is the minimum spacing between consecutive shots?) --- ## [Tello / Droneblocks Capabilities](https://forum.theavr.org/t/tello-droneblocks-capabilities/214)
**Author:** [@asluchenba15](https://forum.theavr.org/u/asluchenba15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/tello-droneblocks-capabilities/214 "2022-10-13T23:20:13Z")
For the Recon Path, what does it mean to be “detected and displayed by the Droneblocks app”? If we need images for each mission pad, how do we take them if the downward camera does not save images? Or is there a way to … --- ## [Mission Pads/Game demensions](https://forum.theavr.org/t/mission-pads-game-demensions/243)
**Author:** [@jacks](https://forum.theavr.org/u/jacks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/mission-pads-game-demensions/243 "2022-10-13T23:14:16Z")
So we are a little confused when it comes to coding the Tello drone. We have it where we can read the mission pads and fly the Tello via drone blocks. We would appreciate it if we could have some clarification on how far… --- ## [Can the Telo drone knock down trees with the prop wash?](https://forum.theavr.org/t/can-the-telo-drone-knock-down-trees-with-the-prop-wash/226)
**Author:** [@nathan257](https://forum.theavr.org/u/nathan257)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/can-the-telo-drone-knock-down-trees-with-the-prop-wash/226 "2022-10-13T23:10:20Z")
We are confused on what the telo drone is supposed to do after the recon, is it allowed to knock down trees? --- ## [General Fire Spread Questions](https://forum.theavr.org/t/general-fire-spread-questions/211)
**Author:** [@aviy2609](https://forum.theavr.org/u/aviy2609)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/general-fire-spread-questions/211 "2022-10-13T23:01:14Z")
Just wanted some clarification, If the game reaches 1:00 minute and the hotspot is not cleared, then will the building with the hotspot that erupts immediately spread to a nearby building? Will a building spread at… --- ## [Building Fire Spread Timing](https://forum.theavr.org/t/building-fire-spread-timing/206)
**Author:** [@aviy2609](https://forum.theavr.org/u/aviy2609)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/building-fire-spread-timing/206 "2022-10-13T22:57:09Z")
Does the fire spread timer for a building reset once a fire score is cleared, or is the spread timer a constant value? For example, if you clear 2 FS off a building that has 4 FS at 33 seconds, will the FS of the buildi… --- ## [Making/Getting Water Tower & Trees](https://forum.theavr.org/t/making-getting-water-tower-trees/209)
**Author:** [@aviy2609](https://forum.theavr.org/u/aviy2609)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/making-getting-water-tower-trees/209 "2022-10-13T22:52:30Z")
Will there be a release for tree specifications and/or a link to the relevant hinge for it? Will there be a specifications/build guide for the water tower and is there something we can purchase to simulate the spring me… --- ## [Playing Field Dimensions & Materials](https://forum.theavr.org/t/playing-field-dimensions-materials/193)
**Author:** [@asluchenba15](https://forum.theavr.org/u/asluchenba15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/playing-field-dimensions-materials/193 "2022-10-13T22:38:20Z")
We have a couple more questions about the playing field. We know the window and hotspot sizes, however we do not their location relative to each other and the roof of the building What is the material/finish of the sur… --- ## [Trenches Illumination](https://forum.theavr.org/t/trenches-illumination/186)
**Author:** [@aviy2609](https://forum.theavr.org/u/aviy2609)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/trenches-illumination/186 "2022-10-13T22:30:15Z")
Can the two trenches that illuminate be on the same side of the reservoir or is it one that lights up on each side? --- ## [Tree Fire Spread](https://forum.theavr.org/t/tree-fire-spread/156)
**Author:** [@aviy2609](https://forum.theavr.org/u/aviy2609)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/tree-fire-spread/156 "2022-09-19T22:34:29Z")
Hi, I was a bit confused on how the forest fire exactly spreads to nearby buildings, or if it does at all. I couldn’t find anything about it in the game manual but I’m assuming that similarly to a building, the fire will… --- ## [RVR Autonomous Point Scoring](https://forum.theavr.org/t/rvr-autonomous-point-scoring/167)
**Author:** [@aviy2609](https://forum.theavr.org/u/aviy2609)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/rvr-autonomous-point-scoring/167 "2022-09-22T15:47:16Z")
Hi, Can you rack up an autonomous point bonus from the RVR going over any autonomous checkpoints in the initial burn community along with the dormant community? --- ## [Fire Spread Paths Specifics](https://forum.theavr.org/t/fire-spread-paths-specifics/139)
**Author:** [@aviy2609](https://forum.theavr.org/u/aviy2609)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/fire-spread-paths-specifics/139 "2022-09-22T15:37:47Z")
As previously mentioned in the post “Fire Spread Paths and Tello Drone Recon Paths,” the order of which illumination of the trenches happens and blocking said fire spread paths are non-sequential actions. Say that you … --- ## [LWC on Tall Buildings](https://forum.theavr.org/t/lwc-on-tall-buildings/155)
**Author:** [@aviy2609](https://forum.theavr.org/u/aviy2609)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/lwc-on-tall-buildings/155 "2022-09-19T22:24:29Z")
Do both of the tall buildings have an LWC target on them, or just the closed roof one? I’m a little bit confused because of the images shown in the game manual, specifically because of figure 24. --- ## [Fire Spread Paths and Tello Drone Recon Paths](https://forum.theavr.org/t/fire-spread-paths-and-tello-drone-recon-paths/122)
**Author:** [@aviy2609](https://forum.theavr.org/u/aviy2609)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/fire-spread-paths-and-tello-drone-recon-paths/122 "2022-09-14T20:58:21Z")
After reading through the sections about the Tello drone’s reconnaissance and the corresponding fire spread paths that will light up, I had some questions about gameplay: Will the fire spread paths be randomized every m… --- ## [Questions About the Rules](https://forum.theavr.org/t/questions-about-the-rules/92)
**Author:** [@AveryLJ](https://forum.theavr.org/u/AveryLJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/questions-about-the-rules/92 "2022-09-09T21:24:26Z")
After reading through the rule book we still had some questions about the game: Can you preemptively stop a fire using the water balls? How can we get one of the laser detectors? What and where are the auton checkpoin…