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bumper question
Our team got our noodles today to make our first ever set of bumpers, and unfortunatly, the diagram in the manual was misinterpreted to be a top view rather than a side view. So now, we have several dozen 5" segments of pool noodle. Are we allowed to line these up end to end, with everything else in the bumper continuous and according to the manual, or do we have to go and get more pool noodles?
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Re: bumper question
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Re: bumper question
According to the text next to the picture on page 10 of Section 8 of the manual (partially cut off).
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Re: bumper question
I just noticed this in the manual:
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Re: bumper question
If that's the most expensive mistake your team has made this build season, you're doing great!
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Re: bumper question
Crazy Glue?
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Re: bumper question
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. |
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Re: bumper question
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?
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Re: bumper question
Staples or glue between the fabric and the plywood are permissible methods of attachment. The angle aluminum is the "recommended" way.
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Re: bumper question
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 2186 |
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Re: bumper question
Don't put anything "hard" like glue or epoxy in the bumper, that might fail inspection.
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As far as the 5" sections go... the lesson learned today is...? Don |
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Re: bumper question
Sounds like you have the perfect bumper material for protecting this team's robot:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...threadid=63337 Jason |
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