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15-02-2007, 16:45

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Re: Bumpers again...

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Originally Posted by haroony341

if the minimum length of standard bumpers is 6 inches. what is the minimum width?

The wood backing that makes up the standard bumper must be:

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIRST Manual Section 8

...3/4 inch plywood, 5 inches high, and no longer than the maximum robot dimension.

This (5 in.) is the width of two pool noodles.

Add in the thickness of the 2 pieces of aluminum angles used to clamp the cloth onto the plywood, and you'll get the height of the standard bumper.

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