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Re: Concealing The Battery???

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Originally Posted by Chris Reynolds
What I meant to say was... Does your robot's battery have to be completely covered when you are competing? If we want it to be on the exterior (for whatever reason) does it have to have a box around it?

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~Chris Reynolds, and Team 1259
Chris,
The battery needs to be protected from damage due to collision, damage due to shorting of the terminals to each other or other robots, and falling out. No Battery=No Play. Many years ago a team built a box for the battery and used it at the end of a swinging arm for counter weight, it was a cool idea and well designed...but robots didn't push as much as this game will. Six to eight feet of #6 spells reduced voltage available for drive motors.
Lastly, regaardless of what your decision, the battery must fit inside the size box even if it is left on the cart while weighing in. You run the risk of a picky inspector saying the battery is unsafe.(me included)
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