01-01-2009, 12:04
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Mad Scientist
AKA: Me
 FRC #2040 (DERT) Team Role: Engineer
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Rookie Year: 2003
Location: Peoria, IL
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Re: Size of KOP Crates
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Originally Posted by EricVicenti
Odd, that is a differently dimensioned chassis kit than we were told before. Because of the different dimensions on the battery box, I am more inclined to believe these figures. Before we were told the chassis kit was 6"x6"x36", and they could have mislead us as to not tip us off to a new chassis size. I would not be surprised if they upped the dimensions to 30"x40" this year to help accommodate for the larger control system.
Also, as they are switching chassis kits this year, it would seem an appropriate year to change the max size.
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I would be very surprised if they went to those dimensions as a robot that size would ne easily fit (if at all) through a standard sized door.
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