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Regarding Rule<R08> part M(Bumper attatchment)
Is supporting the bumper along its length sufficient or does it also need to be supported on all 4 sides. We'd like to attach it with a row of screws to a 1" square extrusion running the length of the side of the robot.
Thanks- Spacegy4 Team 639 Code Red robotics |
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Re: Regarding Rule<R08> part M(Bumper attatchment)
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Your method of attachment sounds like it should satisfy the rule. I would suggest avoiding screws however as they will make it more difficult to attach and remove your bumpers, |
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Re: Regarding Rule<R08> part M(Bumper attatchment)
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We would only be attaching it along the length of the robot. |
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Re: Regarding Rule<R08> part M(Bumper attatchment)
Ok, I think I get what you're saying. I will try to answer generally so you may get your answer even if I have the wrong idea bout what you mean.
There are two issues at play here. 1. <R08>-M states that a bumper must be fully back along it's length. This means that every bumper segment on your robot must have a structural backing along the entire length of the plywood portion of the bumper. 2.<R08>-I states that all exterior corners of your robot must be protected by bumpers. The GDC has clarified through the Q&A that this means that both sides of the corner must be protected. Taking these two rules together, barring atypical designs like corners that are very round (and may avoid being "corners") or sides less than 12" long it would appear that you need at least 12" of bumper with a robot structure behind it on each side of your robot. |
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Re: Regarding Rule<R08> part M(Bumper attatchment)
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Re: Regarding Rule<R08> part M(Bumper attatchment)
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For now, this is what we have (in addition to the rule itself): http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=11349 Quote:
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