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Originally Posted by MrBasse
I don't know why people would consider there being risk to a robot under a bridge, if you build the frame so that it will hold the weight, all you need to do is ensure that your machine could hold up at least 120lbs or so and you'd be good. With thick axles and heavy duty wheels, I don't think there would be an issue. If the machine is less than 8" tall, I doubt anyone would have a weight issue to worry about
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I agree that if you designed your robot for this strategy, then there shouldn't be any risk to this strategy. I'm more concerned with the teams that show up at a competition with an electrical board on wheels. Those are the teams that can benefit the most with this strategy as they switch from almost worthless to a very popular 2nd round pick. Will you be able to convice them that they should risk putting 150+ pounds directly on their electrical board? Even if they have something on top of their robot, it may be a risk they are unwilling to take.
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Originally Posted by Jon Stratis
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I'm well aware how easy it is to support a robot IF you plan to do so. Looking back at my team's robots, I don't think I'd want to put 150 pounds right on top of any of them.