Game Ramps

[Karibou]

Originally Posted by Eaglesdrb

It appears that the Bridge Deck (GE-12018) is HDPE but it appears that there is a Bridge Surface level above that (GE-12095) is made of clear polycarbonate.

Y'all are right. Sorry about that. I should stop reading drawings so quickly

[caffel]

We have several members who will swear that the bridge was described as 'tri-stable' at the kickoff.
I agree w the correspondents on this thread that it is an important point.
This doesn't seem to be covered by the rules.
We will be asking this as a question when they get around to opening up the QA system on the 11th.

[RedLeader342]

i dont know if they will but double hinges tend to go back to neutral unless with a force is applied.

[Justin Stiltner]

If you watch the field tour videos on FIRST's youtube channel, you will see that the bridges return to a level state if they are not influenced externally. Further they give you guidelines to ensure that your bridges have similar dynamics to the actual bridges.

Because of the amount of FIRST!!!!!! titled videos that show up in a simple search, I have included the link to the channel below, and below that the specific bridge video.

http://www.youtube.com/user/FRCTeamsGlobal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkxeP...2&feature=plcp

Good Luck!

As an aside, can anyone tell me why on earth someone would take a video, that is already on youtube, then upload it again under their username and not at least give a link to the rest?

[Brandon Holley]

As an approved field builder and kickoff coordinator I can confirm that the bridges were designed/intended/function by returning back to level after weight is removed.

-Brando

[Ninja_Bait]

Originally Posted by Brandon Holley

As an approved field builder and kickoff coordinator I can confirm that the bridges were designed/intended/function by returning back to level after weight is removed.

-Brando

That makes a HUGE difference in strategy and design because you don't have to push down a bridge that's 24 inches high. Phew!