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By: Imadapocalypse
New: 02-02-2010 19:39
Updated: 05-02-2010 04:38
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for adding bumper covers
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03-02-2010 08:57
johnr
Re: pic: Bumper Velcro 2
I may be wrong, but if that is your main bumper i thought the only contrasting color that could be seen would be the team numbers. If that velcro was blue then maybe but not sure. Also in your other picture, don't you have to take bumpers off any way to change color? If yes, why not have second set?
03-02-2010 12:53
KC1AJT
Re: pic: Bumper Velcro 2
if you are using velcro to hold your bumpers on you are going to have some major issues
03-02-2010 12:55
Daniel_LaFleur
Re: pic: Bumper Velcro 2
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Originally Posted by computerteen643
if you are using velcro to hold your bumpers on you are going to have some major issues
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03-02-2010 12:57
EricH
Re: pic: Bumper Velcro 2
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Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur
I think they are using the velcro to hold the bumper covers on ... and I think they will have major issues with that as well.
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03-02-2010 13:01
Daniel_LaFleur
Re: pic: Bumper Velcro 2
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Originally Posted by EricH
Like <R07-I> explicitly saying you shouldn't use Velcro.
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| I. BUMPERS must attach to the FRAME PERIMETER of the ROBOT with a rigid fastening system to form a tight, robust connection to the main structure/frame (e.g. not attached with Velcro). The attachment system must be designed to withstand vigorous game play – nut and bolt fasteners are recommended. All removable fasteners (e.g. bolts, locking pins, pip-pins, etc.) will be considered part of the BUMPERS. |
... and as I said, I still think they will have major issues.
03-02-2010 14:55
EricH
Re: pic: Bumper Velcro 2
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Originally Posted by Daniel_LaFleur
Since I was talking about bumper covers and not the bumpers themselves, <R07-I> doesn't apply.
... and as I said, I still think they will have major issues. |
03-02-2010 16:03
Daniel_LaFleur
Re: pic: Bumper Velcro 2
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Originally Posted by EricH
Take a look at the other picture of the velcro bumpers. This one, probably OK. The other one shows what appears to be Velcro as an attachment for the bumpers--if it isn't, you've got the entire perimeter of the plywood with about half an inch to an inch of Velcro to attach to.
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If picture 1 is an attachment to the frame then it is not secure enough and will not/ should not pass inspection.
If picture 1 is just the cover attachment and we are not yet seeing the frame attachment then they should be within the rules (although I'd still be concerned about the covers coming partially off and incurring penalties, etc).
03-02-2010 18:57
Imadapocalypse
Re: pic: Bumper Velcro 2
Repost:
i hope you guys arent thinking we're gonna use velcro to put the bumpers on the robot. We plan to use the velcro for the bumper covers. ideally making two sets would be the plan but we probably will not have enough room for two sets when we fly to regionals
03-02-2010 21:19
EricH
Re: pic: Bumper Velcro 2
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Originally Posted by Imadapocalypse
Repost:
i hope you guys arent thinking we're gonna use velcro to put the bumpers on the robot. We plan to use the velcro for the bumper covers. ideally making two sets would be the plan but we probably will not have enough room for two sets when we fly to regionals |
04-02-2010 10:41
johnr
Re: pic: Bumper Velcro 2
Do most people feel that velcro attached on the outside/seen part of bumpers are legal? I didn't see anything in rules against it or a specific Q&A about it.
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