materials
 

what materials can we use for the bumpers on our robot if any?:confused:

Bumpers? Wha? Our 'bumper' is made out of aluminum. Well...actually, it's the frame. Needless to say, we don't have a bumper (and never have...and never plan on it :D) I think I've seen people use fun-noodles, though. I'm not really sure. Just build your bot rugged so it can take a few hits :)

bumpers usually just get shredded...i wouldn't advise using them personally

*jeremy

yeah, last year our bumpers got shredded to pieces. We have remnants hanging in there, but they were a nuisance. What we did that was really effective was cover our bot with lexan. Its kinda expensive but REALLY strong and sturdy. I think its the stuff thta they make bullet proof glass out of...

This is probably the most important part about what you can make them out of:

Check out the hyperrules site for the info about bumpers: http://hyperrules.chiefdelphi.com/vi...php?ruleid=165

Yeah ... but make sure it's lexan/polycarb and not plexiglass/acrylic! Acrylic shatters really easily ... I've learned from experiance! :)

Haha, one of the design criteria for TOBOR VI was that it had to be able to run, full speed, into a brick wall ten times. The team laughed until they realized that we were serious ... :yikes:

- Katie

I would say Spam, but I imagine that everyone is sick of that...oops :)

Foam insulation for pipes would be easier to find than foam noodle pool toys.