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Re: Angled Bumpers

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Originally Posted by NotVerySwift View Post
I was actually talking about the entire bumper system. We were going to angle the robot frame and the bumper backings to make the balls roll inward.
I suggest you reread the rules regarding bumpers and the frame perimeter, then reread GaryVoshol's post, and then watch this video. Note that the video references a 120" frame perimeter limit, which is an old rule and does NOT apply to this year's competition. However, it's a good explanation of the frame perimeter.

The answer to your initial question is no; you cannot have convex faces in your frame perimeter simply by the definition of a frame perimeter by the rules.
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