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mrnoble

07-01-2013 20:52

fuzzy robots?

I can't find anything in the rules regarding fur-like fabric. Yes, this is a legitimate (though hardly crucial) question. It is an option we are considering for this year's robot. Thanks!:D

3132MentorMike

07-01-2013 20:57

Re: fuzzy robots?

Do you mean to use it for bumpers or for some other part of the robot (decorative or otherwise)?

mikemat

07-01-2013 20:58

Re: fuzzy robots?

If you mean on the bumpers, from the manual:

Quote:

R24
BUMPERS must be constructed as follows (see Figure 4-4):

D. be covered with a rugged, smooth cloth

cgmv123

07-01-2013 21:11

Re: fuzzy robots?

If not for bumpers, I would still be concerned about hairs coming off and getting in the electronics.

mikemat

07-01-2013 21:14

Re: fuzzy robots?

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgmv123 (Post 1210257)

If not for bumpers, I would still be concerned about hairs coming off and getting in the electronics.

Or your chains.

mrnoble

07-01-2013 21:57

Re: fuzzy robots?

Not for the bumpers, just decoration. It might just fit a theme. I understand the concern regarding fur falling in the electronics.

Andrew Y.

07-01-2013 22:04

Re: fuzzy robots?

if some fuzzies is breaking the chain drive...there may be other issues ;)

Decorate away!

mrnoble

07-01-2013 22:19

Re: fuzzy robots?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Y. (Post 1210303)

if some fuzzies is breaking the chain drive...there may be other issues ;)

Yyyyeah. That's true

3132MentorMike

08-01-2013 18:25

Re: fuzzy robots?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Y. (Post 1210303)

if some fuzzies is breaking the chain drive...there may be other issues ;)

Decorate away!

Yeah, this was my concern exactly (and with the electronics). We had an early cRIO that didn't have a good gasket and it was amazing (in a very sad way) the things that found their way into that "sealed" box. Similar last year with "gummy" wheels on our Rebound Rumble shooter, we were cleaning it every few matches.

Nebster

08-01-2013 23:27

Re: fuzzy robots?

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgmv123 (Post 1210257)

If not for bumpers, I would still be concerned about hairs coming off and getting in the electronics.

Yeah, as would I. I wonder what a robot covered with fuzz would look like... Maybe we should try it Max... jk

On a serious note, i think it would get messed up in the electronics and gears, etc.

z_beeblebrox

08-01-2013 23:33

Re: fuzzy robots?

If you can build it without it breaking electronics, please post photos. I think a furry robot would be PRETTYFUL!!

onecoolc

09-01-2013 01:13

Re: fuzzy robots?

To answer your initial question: No rule against it, so long as it doesn't put you over the weight limit.

But I'm with everyone else on this, fuzzy fabric could be harmful to electronics and gears and chains. Speaking from a seamstress point of view, I've sewn with fuzzy fabrics before, and even the short haired variety has a habit of shedding and getting little bits and pieces everywhere, floating in the air and adhering to everything in sight.

If you want the fuzzy fabric to make it look like some sort of animal fur, I'd suggest animal print fabric that is smooth.

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