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Apittiglio 07-02-2017 19:39

Bumpers
 
Are you allowed to make your corners a neutral color like black for the sake of reversible bumpers?

Cothron Theiss 07-02-2017 19:46

Re: Bumpers
 
Quote:

R26: Each ROBOT must be able to display Red or Blue BUMPERS to MATCH their ALLIANCE color, as assigned in the MATCH schedule distributed at the event (as described in Section 10.4.1 Schedule). BUMPER Markings visible when installed on the ROBOT, other than the following, are prohibited:
A. those required per R27,
B. hook-and-loop fastener backed by the hard parts of the BUMPER, and
C. solid white FIRST logos between 4¾ in. (~13 cm) and 5¼ in. wide (~13 cm) (i.e. comparable to those distributed in the 2017 Kickoff Kit).
Quote:

R27: Team numbers must be displayed and positioned on the BUMPERS such that an observer walking around the perimeter of the ROBOT can unambiguously tell the Team’s number from any point of view and meet the following additional criteria:
A. consist of numerals at least 4 in. (~11 cm) high, at least ½ in. (~127 mm) in stroke width, and be either white in color or outlined in white
B. must not wrap around sharp corners (less than 160 degrees) of the FRAME PERIMETER
C. may not substitute logos or icons for numerals.
The rules do not allow anything like this. However, this one is at the Inspector's discretion. I imagine that the black markings would still allow both your red and blue bumpers to be "visible and unabmiguous" to any reasonably astute observer. But I still doubt it'd fly for inspection.
Why exactly are you unable to make your reversible bumpers cover the corners?

CalTran 07-02-2017 19:47

Re: Bumpers
 
Nope, gotta be all red and all blue.

EricH 07-02-2017 19:48

Re: Bumpers
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Apittiglio (Post 1641813)
Are you allowed to make your corners a neutral color like black for the sake of reversible bumpers?

R26 specifically says that bumpers must be able to display red or blue, and unless specifically allowed no other markings are permitted. I would be very skeptical about your chances of passing inspection with said neutral color, especially if it was or could be visible during a match.

Unless, of course, Q&A answers differently.

JR0405 07-02-2017 20:43

Re: Bumpers
 
If you cut your material similar to the Robo Promo Intake Reversible Bumper Material where a corner of the material is cut out so a flap can go over the front and then another flap over the side, you should solve your problem


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