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Unread 06-01-2013, 00:06
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Re: Building the Element

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Originally Posted by CalTran View Post
Tentatively, I would say go for building with 1.5" 68 degree angle simply because that is what is defined in the game manual, which therefor means what would be on the field. If your robot isn't too dependent on the thickness of the piping, then you can go 1.25" tubing (I haven't done any research on this yet so I dunno if going smaller would cut costs or not.).
Don't be so sure about the one defined in the game manual. From the beginning of the Arena section:
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Originally Posted by Arena Manual
Note: These illustrations are for a general visual understanding of the ULTIMATE ASCENTSM ARENA only. Please refer to the 2013 Official FIRST Field Drawings & Models for exact dimensions and construction details.
GE-13019 shows a 60 degree angle in the official drawings, which according to the manual have precedence. Hopefully we'll get something in the first update
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