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Re: Team Update #18

Update from Peachtree:

We deployed our minibot in 2 practice matches, and had no issues triggering the tower. For reference, the minibot weighs about 2.8 lb.s and runs the pole in about 1.6-1.8 sec.s We are using a 3-way household light switch to turn off the juice and short the motor leads for the return trip. I haven't measured the force required to flip that switch, but it is more than 4N.
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