bumper question

[JesseK]

Some sort of glue/epoxy could be in order here. Make the 5" segments one long, continuous piece by gluing them end to end. As long as the gluing is solid and smooth, really there is no functional difference is there?

You might be able to explain the situation and ask for an official Q&A clarification. I wouldn't suggest trying anything until you get an official response.

[lancerbotics]

In the bumper drawing it shows a piece of aluminum angle holding the fabric on the bumper...our question is do we have to use that or can we simply use a staple gun to attach our fabric to the board for the bumper?

[Vikesrock]

Originally Posted by lancerbotics

In the bumper drawing it shows a piece of aluminum angle holding the fabric on the bumper...our question is do we have to use that or can we simply use a staple gun to attach our fabric to the board for the bumper?

Staples or glue between the fabric and the plywood are permissible methods of attachment. The angle aluminum is the "recommended" way.

[ChrisMcK2186]

no functional difference could still be a DQ if the inspectors decide to pop open your bumpers.

That said, we ended up with our smallest sections last year being a joining of the scraps of others, but with the requirement of bumpers this year, I think they want it to be a solid as possible.

Chris McKenzie
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[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by JesseK

Some sort of glue/epoxy could be in order here.

Don't put anything "hard" like glue or epoxy in the bumper, that might fail inspection.

From <R08>: Nothing other than pool noodles and cloth can extend more than 1 inch beyond the ROBOT boundaries.

Epoxy, glue, etc is not pool noodle or cloth.

As far as the 5" sections go... the lesson learned today is...?

Don

[dtengineering]

Sounds like you have the perfect bumper material for protecting this team's robot:

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...threadid=63337


Jason