Re: robot size
 

We got our frame rails cut the other day and wow, 28 inches sure looks small. I know it is only 2" less than last year, but the robot looks tiny on that dimension.

Re: robot size
 

We were wondering if we kept the full length of the rails in the chasis for the length which were 38 inches exactly. Would we be considered over the limit if the heads of the bolts were over this length but the rail was still 38 inches?

Re: robot size
 

You need to fit in a sizeing box, which will be the exact size stated by the rules. In the past, teams were made to fix whatever would not fit in the box. The size is the MAXIMUM size. Stay below, if you do not want problems.

Re: robot size
 

If your frame was exactly 38 inches wide and you had a bolt head outside that, your robot would not pass inspection (provided the inspectors are carrying out their duties properly). We usually stay between 1/2" and 1" under on all dimensions (L,W,H) incase we need to add something to the outside later. Say you have to put on a 1/4" plate flag holder or something that is attached with some socket head cap allen screws to the outside of your frame. This would stick out like 1/2" and if you had one on the other side too... The team wanted to push it to the max, but I didn't want a bolt head or exterior attachment putting us over so we are going 37x27x59.