Thread: Round Corner Bumpers
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Unread 28-03-2013, 08:38
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Re: Round Corner Bumpers
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Originally Posted by Bill_B View Post
This compresses the noodles in the corners, thereby reducing their shock absorbing effectiveness. If done too many times, we may see rules against it, despite how slick the result looks.
Why even suggest this? I have never seen one instance of any bumper constructed in this format failing or not adequately protecting the robot.
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