can we use?

system · February 12, 2002, 7:30pm

can we use rubberbands on our robots? i know that seems like a dumb ? but we werent sure. thanx

Elgin_Clock · February 12, 2002, 7:32pm

I would assume they would be considered a fastener, but if not depending on how you are going to use them maybe try cutting strips of the tubing and using them???

Clark_Gilbert · February 12, 2002, 7:43pm

I would probably suggest using “latex tubing” rather than rubber bands…mainly because u already know its legal and i would bet it would work better than a rubber band in almost any situation…

Elgin_Clock · February 12, 2002, 8:55pm

Thanks Clark that’s the stuff I was talking about. I forgot it’s
“technical” name!
:rolleyes:

ChrisH · February 13, 2002, 2:52pm

I belive the AHL says you can use up to 5 (five) rubber bands up to a certain size.

But I don’t have it handy so go look it up.

Ken_Leung · February 13, 2002, 3:54pm

Under fasteners, it say:

Rubber Band, Large: 3-1/2" x 1/4" wide, Up to 5

And

Rubber Band, Small: 3-1/2" x 1/8" wide, up to 5

So… Total of 10 rubber bands you are limited to.