Thread: Hinged Bumpers
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Unread 22-02-2010, 14:44
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Re: Hinged Bumpers

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Originally Posted by PlaidPillagers View Post
We are aware that bumpers must be rigidly attached to the robot frame. However, when you go over the bumps, there is a significant amount of leeway on the legal positioning for the bumpers.

Here's the question though: Can we put out bumpers on piano hinges if we ONLY pivot them while going over the bump?
That is definitely a question for the GDC. My guess would be no (but I am frequently wrong).

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