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Re: Static Discharge Disables Robot
For this exact reason, we have added a drag chain to our robots for the last three years. We simply attach a short piece of #35 chain to the bottom of the frame and let it drag on the ground (no pun intended).

We always get funny looks and comments from inspectors on our "broken drive chain". With a quick explanation, everyone is happy and satisfied.

The best part is when it actually prevents a match from starting until you explain it to the Ref. who is holding up the match.

We also have the benefit of not getting zapped our selves when we touch the robot.
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