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Re: Cutting corners (on the robot!)
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Originally Posted by epylko View Post
Hi everyone,

Our current frame is about .25" over the frame perimeter limit (R3-A)

We're going to cut two of the corners at 45 degrees which will put us under the 112" perimeter limit.

My question: do those two new 45 degree angles now count as sides? R19 says "If a side is shorter than 8 in., the entire side must be protected by BUMPER" I suppose it is, since the bumper is coming from the sides and front/back.

What do you think? Any precendent of teams doing this to meet the perimeter limit?

Thanks!

-Eric

Just out of curiosity, what were the dimensions you were aiming for? Did you try to do something like 33"x23" and it ended up over? Always plan for your robot to be out of square, so make it just a little less on each side.
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