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Re: Are detachable bumpers necessary?

Yes, and no.

In theory, if your bumpers are not detachable, there are ways around it (such as measuring the Frame Perimeter). If you have reversible bumpers, then changing your color between matches should not be a problem.

One area that will be a problem is weighing your robot. If your bumpers are not detachable, then they would have a presumed weight of 0 pounds, and your robot WITH bumpers must meet the 120 pound weight limit.

One possible solution:

Go to weigh in with your bumpers off. They will get your weight and frame perimeter at that time. Put your bumpers on for your inspection. I don't think the RI's need to ask you to take your bumpers off for inspection. The inspection checklist does not ask the RI's to verify how fast you can remove/attach bumpers. It does ask that RI's verify that it can display red/blue. If you have reversible bumpers, then that would be an easy question. If you don't, then you will have to demonstrate that you can change colors relatively quickly.

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