Thread: Bumper Height
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Unread 29-01-2009, 22:45
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Re: Bumper Height
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Originally Posted by ebarker View Post
The bumper zone starts at 1" elevation and stops at 7" elevations.

7" minus 1" = 6"

so center the nominal 5" tall bumper between the 1 and 7 " mark


Read under Robot Rules - Definitions - Bumper Zone

Then read <R08>
Ed,

I do not believe that your interpretation is correct. A 6" latitude of placement for a 5" bumper means that the bumpers of two colliding robots could miss each other. This would negate the purpose of the bumper.

If your team's robot design requires a 6" latitude, you should post to the FIRST forum for an official ruling.

JMHO

Mike
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