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Re: pic: 1885 Drive Train 2010

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Originally Posted by Tom Line View Post
A word of caution. If, during a pushing match etc, the torque of your wheels causes them to rotate the assembly and lift your bot up an inch or two, your bumpers will be out of the legal zone. This may be deemed illegal and you may be DSQ'd (if someone decides to protest). You may want to look at some sort of active actuation to prevent it.
Incorrect. The bumperzone is defined with your wheels touching the ground.

If you are pushed in such a way that your wheels are not touching the ground (like being pushed up a ramp) then the bumperzone no longer applies.

If it were as you stated, then any time a robot went over the bump they would gather a penalty.
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