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Re: Team Update #6

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Originally Posted by JesseK View Post
Hmm.

What if little lexan slip pads were designed into the MINIBOTs such that when the bots hit the top, the impact forced the slip pads underneath the wheels -- thereby reducing friction with the pole and thus allowing the MINIBOT to slide down the pole? This assumes a cutoff switch is designed into the MINIBOT as well.
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