Thread: Bumper Question
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Unread 19-02-2011, 10:09
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Re: Bumper Question

If your bumpers are resting on bolt heads that are used for fastening frame parts and they are not more than 1/4" thick then that meets bumper rules. If the bolts extend beyond the allowable size of the robot STARTING CONFIGURATION then you have a different issue. Under all circumstances the robot must fit inside the box.
If your bolt heads are larger thicker than 1/4", Eric's tip is acceptable assuming all other rules are followed. Gary's interpretation of the 8" rule is correct. The gap in your supporting frame structure can be less than 8" long.
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