Thread: Ground clearance rules
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Re: Ground clearance rules
You should also think about driving over frisbees - You want to be able to drive over them without pushing them unless you are doing floor pickup. The reason is if you have more than 4 discs in active control, you are in violation of G24, thus the design should not allow for herding of discs (non-consequential contact is typically unpenalized).


Another constraint is your bumpers. Bumpers must be within the 2"-10" range as specified by R25, meaning at least 2" above the ground and no more than 10" above. Total bumper height is around 5". This is a constraint on the bumpers, not the frame. Your frame could hover at 1/2" (not recommended) and be perfectly legal.