Eyebolt help

[protoserge]

Originally Posted by swwrobotics

These are the only rules for the robot:


R10
Teams must supply at least two (2) attachment points for the belaying device (see Section 2.2.5) to mount to their ROBOTS. Attachment points must be:

easily accessible after the ROBOT has CLIMBED the PYRAMID,
on opposite sides of the ROBOT,
located near the ROBOT’S balance point, and
made from exposed structural members that will allow a rope to be wrapped around it or two eyelets (McMaster PN3014T45 or similar) mounted to the frame. Opening of the eyelets must be at least ¾ in. in diameter.

I'm just going to leave it there


http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/119/1487/=lh2gyy

Your load requirement is your robot weight. Preferably, one eyelet should be able to hold your robot with a safety factor. The dynamic loading on these bolts is not going to vary much from the static load since the robot is being moved by team members. The belayer will be slacking the line to keep the line taut.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Everyone,
The eyebolts shown in the rule are suggested parts not the required parts. You need attachment points of any type that meet the requirement.

[benjie.roth]

Our robot is getting to have about an inch in the second level but most of it will only climb to the first level. Do we still need the belaying hooks?

[dudefise]

Originally Posted by benjie.roth

Our robot is getting to have about an inch in the second level but most of it will only climb to the first level. Do we still need the belaying hooks?

Yes, you will still need them. All robots, regardless of climbing ability, will need the hooks according to <R10>.

[shawnliner]

Q&A confirms that ALL robots need attachment points.

Q. R10 If you don't plan on climbing above zone 1, do you still need to provide fasteners/mounting points for the belay system on your robot? If you don't will this violate R10?

2013-01-16 by FRC0133
A. Yes, [R10] requires all ROBOTS to have attachment points for the belay system.

https://frc-qa.usfirst.org/Question/194/questionlink