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Re: 179 Swamp Teasers

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Originally Posted by Swampdude View Post
Another neat feature is the strain guages under the upper channel plate will measure upward force of the bridge so we can determine when opposing bot(s) weight is equal to our bots weight.
Nice idea. From my experience with strain gauges, I recommend you use a couple of them in different spots along the contact area and average the values. Then you can compare to one single gauge if you so choose. Last thing you want is momentum or non-equilibrium giving false readings.

But you've thought of all this already, haven't you?
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