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Re: Al's Annual Inspection Thread
My previous post has triggered my reminder for today.
If your robot design has elements that extend outside the frame perimeter, (i.e. hammers, kickers, leg lamps, etc.) your inspector should remind you that you are responsible for that element coming in contact with or inside another robot Frame Perimeter. If you are using a hammer or kicker, you have to be careful as to when to deploy the mechanism. A robot standing behind your robot may be contacted in such a manner.
Anyone who has watched any match videos has seen that bumpers are taking a beating. Many teams are finding they are receiving a disable when their bumper(s) get torn off in the hard hits that come with this game. When your inspector points out to you that your bumpers may meet the intent of the bumper rules but will not likely survive the game, please take their advice. A few screws will not meet the "robust connection to the main structure/frame" in this game. Remember that "lift" test mentioned earlier? Even passing that test may not be enough to determine the survivability of your bumper system. My team has added additional structure behind the bumpers.
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Good Luck All. Learn something new, everyday!
Al
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www.wildstang.org
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Storming the Tower since 1996.
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