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Re: Skunk Works 1983 Presents: Flower

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Originally Posted by Mr_D_Mentor View Post
I'm curious about the flanges that appear to be protruding from the frame in the bumper area. Are you planning on the plywood part of the bumper fitting between the flanges? If the flanges are part of the robot, then they become the perimeter and the plywood would have to be on the outside edges of the flanges.
That's correct! Our bumpers have two pieces of aluminum angle that fit in between those flanges. The wood remains outside the frame perimeter, and the bumpers become part of the structure, making for a very sturdy frame.
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