Modified bumper

[frcchile]

Hi guys,

is there any rule's problem with this modification to the bumper?

( see the atachments )

Thanks

[EricH]

Yes. The part on bottom is not part of the bumper, according to <R07-C> (stacked pair of pool noodles, and all that). Therefore, it is part of the robot. As such, there are numerous violations possible, particularly as pertains to the frame perimeter. (Or bumper zone, for that matter--it looks like it goes outside the bumper zone.)

Also, is it just the picture, or are those bumpers black? If it's not just the picture, you're in violation of <R07-F>.

I think I understand why you've put that on there; however, this particular implementation is not legal. Time for plan B: put that part on the bottom of the robot instead of on the bottom of the bumper.

[frcchile]

Thank you very much!! we have to put that part in the robot.

is there the possibility of maintaining the black bumper and have red and blue covers?

[EricH]

Originally Posted by frcchile

is there the possibility of maintaining the black bumper and have red and blue covers?

Not under <R07-F> or <R12-B>. It's been suggested that if you want to use your team colors as a bumper cover for the offseason, have an extra set of covers for that purpose.

Edit: Also, remember to take <R15> into account--your numbers also go on your bumpers this year. Placing numbers in other places is allowed, but won't count as official numbering.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Eric is correct. The parts you show cannot be added to the bumper in part because they shift weight that should be judged with the robot to the bumper. As far as the black is concerned, again the answer is correct. At least one bumper must be of the First colors...

<R12>The color of the BUMPERS will be used to identify the ALLIANCE to which the ROBOT has been assigned, red or blue. Therefore, each ROBOT must be able to display red BUMPERS and blue BUMPERS This may be done via either of two acceptable methods:
A.
Each ROBOT may be built with two complete sets of interchangeable BUMPERS, one red and one blue. If this method is chosen, the BUMPERS must be identical except for the color of the covering fabric (see Rule <R07-F>).
B.
The BUMPERS may be constructed with a fabric covering of one color (see Rule <R07-F>), and then covered with a removable fabric shroud of the opposite color when appropriate. The removable cover must completely enclose the BUMPERS and conceal the contrasting fabric. The cover must be constructed solely of fabric and a fastening/restraining system to hold the cover in place. The fastening/restraining system must extend no further than one inch beyond the FRAME PERIMETER (i.e. no further than any other hard parts of the BUMPER - see Rule <R07-N>). Please note that the fastening/restraining system MUST be designed with robust performance in mind. The restraints must hold the removable cover in place during vigorous interactions with other ROBOTS and FIELD elements during the MATCH without allowing the cover to come off.