Question for inspectors

[GaryVoshol]

If an opposing ROBOT sticks it's claw inside the FRAME PERIMETER of your ROBOT, they get a PENALTY and possible YELLOW CARD under <G48-B>. That's not much consolation to you if that incursion ripped out all the wires and pneumatics from the guts of your ROBOT.

You might want to have some lightweight covering that attaches to the frame to keep your vital parts intact.

[dtengineering]

First off... that's a beautiful machine. I suspect you're asking the question from a safety perspective first, and... were I inspecting the machine, I'd have no problem passing it as it stands without additional coverings on the arm frame. I do not speak for other inspectors, however... they may see a hazard I have missed.

I do, however, see a wonderful opportunity to put some lightweight coroplast, plywood, thin polycarbonate, or "twinwall" type corrugated polycarbonate over the gap and use it as a place to prominently display the name of your team and your sponsors. (We will be looking for that, remember! Rule R13) A thin sheet of aluminum could do the trick, too, and you do seem to have access to some nice machining facilities.

If you've got a wee bit left in your weight limit, I see those sides as the perfect place to add the "bling" that turns this robot from looking good to looking GREAT!

Jason

[Pjohn1959]

Nicely built robot. I will be one of the 'lucky' inspectors that will get to see this at Lone Star.

Just make sure that any and all pinch points are covered. I agree with Jason. This could give your team a great opportunity, and really cool way to advertise your sponsors names.

Big Al, am I missing anything?

Good luck and I'll see you in Houston.


Paul

[rsegrest]

Originally Posted by dtengineering

I do, however, see a wonderful opportunity to put some lightweight coroplast, plywood, thin polycarbonate, or "twinwall" type corrugated polycarbonate over the gap and use it as a place to prominently display the name of your team and your sponsors. (We will be looking for that, remember! Rule R13) A thin sheet of aluminum could do the trick, too, and you do seem to have access to some nice machining facilities.

Already going there...we have plenty of room (sitting at 107 without bumpers or battery) and so are adding polycarb/Lexan to put flashy things like sponsor stickers etc ...and yes safety of all is my first concern (especially the inspectors )

Pinch point coverings are in the works, trying to figure out the best way to cover the sprocket at the shoulder. Was more concerned about the openings in the arm frame itself.

Thanks for the input guys it helps alot!

P.S. Pjohn1959, as a side note thank you in advance for putting up with all the reinspection requests, questions, help and mentoring you do for all the teams at the regional!

[Mike Betts]

I agree with Paul and Jason...