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Re: Team 1716 forklift arm- preliminary design

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Originally Posted by nitneylion452 View Post
I'm quite curious to know what you are using to propel your lift up. My team is using a similar concept, but we haven't quite worked out all of the bugs (like how to store cord around a spool effectively.)
Couldn't you just drill a hole in the spool, and tie a knot in string, so that it sticks in? Tension it with the proper amount, and you should have no problems with keeping it on. As long as you have some sort of hardware stop (ie, potentiometer, or limit switch), that stops your winch from turning when it reaches bottom.