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Originally Posted by RMS11
At Alamo, our bumpers passed inspection with flying colors and were even complemented by many inspectors for how effective they were. They are one single assembly that we slide over the top of our robot into slots in the frame.
At Peachtree, we were informed from the beginning that our bumpers were illegal. The butt joints created by the wood at the corners of the bumpers were ruled not legal. We reconsulted the rules and figured that under <R07> L, "Hard" parts of the BUMPER (i.e. plywood backing, fastening system, and clamping angles) may extend up to a maximum of 1" beyond the FRAME PERIMETER." made us legal.
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As the Lead Robot Inspector at the Alamo Regional, I stand by our decision and I would approve to pass your bumpers again, referencing this same exact rule. While I did not personally inspect your bumpers, I agree with the inspector's decision who did this at the Alamo Regional.
However, if the Lead Robot Inspector at the Peachtree Regional found something that was specifically not allowed in the rules (possibly a different rule), then their decision at that time must be followed, like your team did. If there is indeed a specific rule that we did not catch at the Alamo Regional, and we should have told you about this, then I am sorry that this was missed. Reading through this thread, I still don't see a clear explanation of why your bumpers would be illegal. If anyone can clearly and effectively show how this is illegal, please do this so we can all be educated.
If you (or anyone) wish to pass along more information to me via PM, I can possibly help alleviate this situation.
Sincerely,
Andy Baker
LRI at Alamo Regional & Boilermaker Regional
Inspector at Midwest Regional & Smokey Mountain Regional