15-02-2016, 10:51
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Re: Amusing Rule Inconsistency - Are All Robots Illegal?
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Originally Posted by Hale Talons 554
Ok, for us new guys not understanding some if the intricacies of the rule books, and looking for a clear answer.... Our robot is 116 around the perimeter with out bumpers attached as per our understanding of the original rules, and would make it legal. But now bumpers have to be included in the perimeter measurement of 120 inches? We are getting confused and scared because at this point a reconfiguration of the chassis would be all but impossible. So...can some one who has a clear answer help us out?
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The definition of FRAME PERIMETER does not include bumpers. The rules were always intended to be written this way. This thread just pointed out an instance where they forgot to specify this. It wasn't a very serious thread. You're fine.
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