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Re: 2 bots v. 3 bots Trailer question

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Originally Posted by Jaybee1405 View Post
I see that as very unlikely. If the trailer would indeed be place out alone, how would it be stood up? It only has two wheels so I assume the hitch would be used as a "leg," and I assume that could scratch the floor (which naturally wouldn't be desirable). Furthermore, it would be pushed and knocked over the playing field, likely falling over at some point due to its two wheels, and causing problems for everyone.
This is going to be a pretty stable thing. The wheels only stick 2" under the bottom of the trailer. With all the geometry, it will end up resting on the end of the trailer tongue, but only with a 4 degree tilt. It may scratch up the floor slightly, but it's a nice rounded corner, so I doubt it. I think the only real concern that might keep the trailer off the field without a robot is worry over the trailer tongue being damaged.
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