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Re: Anyone tried a slip ring?

I think the potential for power loss is too great. I agree with Al and Paul that you can get away with having enough slack to allow the module to rotate, and just code the robot to avoid entanglement. Maybe you could use a reel of some sort if you don't like loose wires.
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