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Unread 08-02-2012, 15:22
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Re: Wiring the turret

Our elevator system is in the middle of the of the circle. If we were to do that:

Originally Posted by DonRotolo View Post
Slip rings are to be avoided where possible.

Run your wires via the center of the rotating circle. Just leave considerable slack so the wires don't twist excessively, and limit how many times you can turn the circle before having to turn the other way. 360 degrees either direction is not at all difficult.

Then our balls would hit the wiring