The wedge is 8.5 mm(just over 1/4") The top plate is imbeaded into the frame so no vert can clip it and expose my electrical thus ending the fight. Trinity's WHOLE ENTIRE GAME is Speed and being able to tank any attack throwen its way. I'm currently in the procces of redoing this bot completely with better electrical, machanical, and 3d printed parts. I'm skipping a lot of beginner steps to do this so hopefully all goes well