Thread: Bumper Question - More like Pool Noodle
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Unread 12-02-2007, 10:50
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Re: Bumper Question - More like Pool Noodle
Blue,
You may not tape the pool noodles or modify them in any way. The rule book robot section is very specific and there is additional discussion in the Tips and guidelines. There is also a nice discussion on how to use mounting hardware on these devices. Threaded rod, eye bolts and T-nuts all work for this application.
See rule 37 in the robot section of the manual. Pay particular attention that only standard bumpers may be excluded from weight and size. "STANDARD
BUMPERS have several advantages, such as being excluded from the calculation of the ROBOT weight and volume limitations specified in Rule <R07>."
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