Thread: Electromagnet?
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Unread 09-10-2011, 10:45
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Re: Electromagnet?

I have been pushing for electromagnets and electric solenoids for many years, this year might be the time. If you put yourself in the place of the GDC, there does need to be some limitations. Teams can't be allowed to have huge magnets that might affect other robots, have huge electrical loads or a solenoid that is big enough to supply additional power to a robot mechanism. As always, if allowed, all other rules for the robot would apply.
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