Numbers on Bumpers

[Lisa Hoops]

The frame area on the front of our robot is only 6" on both corners and our team number has 4 digits in it and we can not fit all four numbers on each side of the frame if we follow the 4" tall with a 3/4" stroke size. What can we do?

[probinson]

Re: Numbers on Bumpers

Your minimum length for any bumper section is 8" so your 6" support is not leagal.

[see section 4.1.6 Bumper Rules]
[ "For adequate protection, at least 8 in. of Bumper must be placed on each side of each exterior vertex"]

If you increase the frame behind the bumper to the minimum leagal length and extend the bumper pad into the robot corner you will have 10.5" of bumper for you team number.

[olsonm76]

Re: Numbers on Bumpers

Actually, the rules allwo for up to 1" beyond the frame perimeter so 6" could be egal, but would require exact measurement of the 1" off of each end. A better idea would be at least 7" sections on the frame.

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Matt
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[someonewhobikes]

Re: Numbers on Bumpers

Actually, the rules allwo for up to 1" beyond the frame perimeter so 6" could be egal, but would require exact measurement of the 1" off of each end. A better idea would be at least 7" sections on the frame.

No, the R27 calls for 8" of coverage on each side of each exterior vertex. This has been confirmed by at least 2 Q&As. You can make the wood longer than 8" to allow for the permissible 1" overhang but there must be at least 8" on the frame.

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Re: Numbers on Bumpers

We located are ball harvestor on the front of the machine- this split the front bumper into 2 10" pieces. My question is with team numebers on the rear, both sides, and on each front piece (5) will this be a violation of the rules?

[someonewhobikes]

Re: Numbers on Bumpers

We located are ball harvestor on the front of the machine- this split the front bumper into 2 10" pieces. My question is with team numebers on the rear, both sides, and on each front piece (5) will this be a violation of the rules?

Yes, it's a violation; take the numbers off one of the front bumper segments to be able to pass your inspection. Read the Q&A submitted by FRC1619 on 2012-02-08. 4, and only 4, sets of numbers.

[jordaneasthere]

No, the R27 calls for 8" of coverage on each side of each exterior vertex.