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Re: Fasteners extending outside the FRAME PERIMETER

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Originally Posted by sanddrag View Post
I still can't understand why teams don't just build their robots an inch smaller than the sizing box. All this debate over bolt heads sticking out is just silly.
The rule should read like this:
"We're bringing a box with these dimensions. You better be sure ALL of your robot fits in it"
Once again, this issue is NOT ABOUT the sizing box.

This issue could affect a 12"x12" robot. If the frame has an upper level in the bumper zone that is 12"x12" and a lower level that is 12"x12" below the bumper zone any fasteners sticking out of the lower frame are illegal per <R16>.

The very, very bad thing is that if fasteners stick out both inside and outside the bumper zone you were legal before Team Update 6 and now you're not. Making such a ruling at the end of week 3 is frankly unacceptable.
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