bumper customization?

[Marcel]

Originally Posted by Team 614

we were able to get our bumpers one ebay pretty cheap just look around

Not sure if thats allowed to be honest. I'll have to check the rule book and such.

[Bill Enslen]

Originally Posted by Marcel

Not sure if thats allowed to be honest. I'll have to check the rule book and such.

Why wouldn't e-bay be allowed? It's available to everyone.

[Peter Matteson]

I suggest looking at the Q&A for bumper rules as there are several clarifications.

There is no rule specifying bumper must be on all sides, but with no bumper is opens the interpretation of another robot pushing you to be much looser. The Q&A specifically addresses partial bumpers and gaps needed for ball gathering/etc.

Also if you want to know how to use 15lbs for your bumpers an above post mentioning all plywood is not equal was quite right. If you get your plywood at the Depot our bumpers will sail right through yours.

[Elgin Clock]

If you want to "customize" your bumpers, just get some cool material to put on the outside with a cool design.

Your robot should be the custom work, not the safety equipment. It is designed for a reason how it is, and why it is, with safety in mind.

[weavedawg]

the bumper are a good idea. it reduces the risk of damaging your robot if you ram something too hard

[pez1959]

Originally Posted by weavedawg

the bumper are a good idea. it reduces the risk of damaging your robot if you ram something too hard

VERY valid point. We ...uh...dented our robot in testing the other day...."Hey lets see how fast we can go..." " how do we stop.?!" "@#$* Corner corner corner!!!" (not the best way to stop :-p)