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Originally Posted by Cory
I don't think those chamfered parts would ever interact with another robot, and by my entirely unofficial interpretation of a previous year's rule, would be ok.
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It could, but probably only the top. I was planning on creating a small 5" bumper plate that covers the front of the sideplates. It would attach using the same holes as the spacers.
It would have the added benefit of making us legal, AND keeping stuff out of the wheels ;-). the bot shouldn't weigh more than 50 or so pounds with the electronics (not including battery), but i'll work in inventor for a bit and come up with an accurate calculation of its total weight sooner or later.
Also i'll look into a shop that can do some flanges for us so I don't have to use any UHMW to back and reinforce the aluminum. Thanks for the tips so far.
:edit: The extra bit around the wheels are mostly a safety precaution to just keep stuff from jabbing into the KOP wheels, they arn't the sturdiest wheels around.