Height of overpass
 

I can't find the exact height of the overpass. I've checked the Arena Manual but can't find anything.

Any help would be appreciated

Re: Height of overpass
 

As per Section 6 of the manual, page 6:

Re: Height of overpass
 

6.2.2 The OVERPASS

The horizontal portion of the OVERPASS is 6-1/2 feet above the floor.

Re: Height of overpass
 

Pages 5 & 6 of The Arena.

Re: Height of overpass
 

Is this the bottom, middle, or top of the overpass rail that's 6.5' from the floor?

Re: Height of overpass
 

The top rail where the trackballs sit is 6.5' from the floor.

Re: Height of overpass
 

I knew that question was next for some reason. lol

Looking at the multiple CAD drawings here may give you a more exact point that the 6.5' mark is.
http://www.usfirst.org/community/frc...t.aspx?id=7684

I haven't had time to look at them in depth, but probably will in a little bit, and then I'll try and come up with a better answer as I CAD everything out.

Re: Height of overpass
 

I would advise against planning for an exact height. You should always plan for the specs to be a little off.

The fields usually don't maintain the exact specs for many reasons, damage, settling, changes to ease construction, sagging.....

Plan for it to be the correct but be prepared for it to be a bit off.

Re: Height of overpass
 

FIRST explicitly says to expect changes of up to 1/4". This is due to different crews setting the thing up. (Trust me, it's harder to set up a field than it sounds.)