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Originally Posted by Stappy
We planned full length bumpers down both sides with the bumper assy attaching at each end of the robot. We could easily extend the frame of the robot in front of and behind the wheels for additional support if needed. We do have 8" of bumper planned at each end, I guess we just need frame behind it now.
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I think we need to be careful to make sure we are being clear about this because I would hate to see a team show up to competition in violation of these rules which are pretty hard set and difficult to fix at competition.
The frame perimeter is the outer most edge of your robot at the start of the match. so currently in your picture your pneumatics, wheels, and treads are outside of your current frame perimeter.
The other thing to consider is the vulnerability of your robot parts and the purpose of the bumpers.
This year there are going to be a lot of relatively high speed collisions. Robots going over defenses into the courtyard are going to be hitting robots on the other side intentionally or otherwise, and robots doing defense are going to be hitting robots trying to score balls preventing them from achieving their goals.
You want to protect all the things with your frame perimeter. Consider anything sticking out fair game during a match. Heck...I've seen robots break themselves hitting the sides of the arena too hard. :-(
Best of luck to you!
Edoga