Trailer hitch part of robot size?

[EricH]

Please note: According to Q&A, the hardware for the hitch is counted in the weight and will be checked to ensure that volume isn't added.

And it does help to have a current version of the Manual around.

[skimoose]

Originally Posted by EricH

Please note: According to Q&A, the hardware for the hitch is counted in the weight and will be checked to ensure that volume isn't added.

And it does help to have a current version of the Manual around.

Please reread Team Update 1 <R11> A. Exception. It clearly states that the trailer hitch is NOT considered part of the robot and is not included in weight AND volume assessment.

[GaryVoshol]

But the connecting hardware (bolts, nuts, etc) IS included in the weight of the robot. See http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=11238

[EricH]

Originally Posted by skimoose

Please reread Team Update 1 <R11> A. Exception. It clearly states that the trailer hitch is NOT considered part of the robot and is not included in weight AND volume assessment.

I have read it several times, including the current version (Rev. H). You will notice that I said nothing about the hitch itself, just the mounting hardware.

[skimoose]

You're quite right Eric, missed the "hardware" in your statement.

See everyone can miss something if they don't read it more than once.