Reversible Bumper Update

[Mastonevich]

D. be covered with a rugged, smooth cloth (multiple layers of cloth and seams are permitted if needed to accomodate R27, provided the cross section of Figure 4-8 is not significantly altered).

R27




Each ROBOT must be able to display red or blue BUMPERS to match their ALLIANCE color, as assigned in the MATCH schedule distributed at the event (reference Section 5.1.1: MATCH Schedules). Markings visible when installed on the ROBOT, other than those explicitly required per R28, are prohibited.

[loyal]

So I didn't have to take our bumpers apart and rebuild them? I should have just left them alone? Is that what you are saying?


Just kidding. I'm good.

[jvriezen]

So, this got me to thinking.. Wouldn't an easier design for 'reversible bumpers be as follows:

Secure a red layer to the top backside (not top) of the bumper plywood. This layer is just long enough to reach around the noodles to cover the bottom surface of the plywood.

Secure a blue layer to the bottom backside (not bottom) of the bumper. It too is just long enough to cover the top surfaces of the plywood.


Put velcro on the top and bottom of the plywood, and at the corresponding locations on the fabric.

To show red, you open both layers and wrap the blue layer first, then the red layer. Noodles are held in place with tape.

Avoids need to do complex seaming, having stitching across your numbers, etc.

Red fabric
_________________
/
|__
| |OO
| |OOO
| |OOO
| |OO
|---
\___________________

Blue fabric