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Re: Integrated Bumpers

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Originally Posted by FrankJ View Post
Admittedly the 2014 game was probably the most aggressive for robot to robot contact since bumpers were required. IE wide open field, no protected areas. The game demonstrated the need for a robust bumper/frame system. Did any body see any plywood failures? Not bumper attachments, but actual cracked plywood.

Yes I missed Dave's tests. Is it published anywhere?
We cracked the plywood and bent out frame im about 3 inches during Galileo finals. The frame came within 1/8" of our crio. In the future we will use harder plywood and take advantage of the bumper mounts for added support
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