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Originally Posted by Jon Stratis
I agree with that. Regardless of the method used, it must ensure that robots fit within the volume specified. You cannot do that with a simple tape measure, as a tape measure cannot ensure a frame is properly squared. A parallelogram may measure appropriately from edge to edge, yet stick outside of the prescribed volume!
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... and this is my concern.
Newer teams have not had to fit their 'bot into a sizing box.
Old school teams will (should) know better but the younger teams may not understand why their robot meets the measurements (with a tape measure) but doesn't fit in the area allowed.