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Re: Fasteners extending outside the FRAME PERIMETER

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Originally Posted by sanddrag View Post
It seems to me that if you have a fastener head sticking out of a frame member, then that fastener head now defines the frame perimeter. If you wrap a string around your robot and over the fastener heads, and it is more than the allowed dimensions, you are in violation. Why even take the chance? Build it smaller.
I don't understand the difficulty people are having with this question. I clearly stated that the question did not involve extending outside the allowed NORMAL CONFIGURATION (28" x 38"). And the definition of FRAME PERIMETER IS CLEAR:
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"To determine the FRAME PERIMETER, wrap a piece of string around the ROBOT at the level of the BUMPER ZONE
(emphasis mine) I also stated that the protruding bolt heads are below the bumper zone (again, well within the 28" x 38" requirement) so no, the bolt heads do not define the FRAME PERIMETER. I have been through inspection, and understand clearly how size requirements are tested.

I do know that in the past this allowance has been made and wondered if it would be again.
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