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Re: How to use igus chain.

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Originally Posted by scottydoh View Post
Sounds to me like you're having an issue with the wires rotating. The IGUS "Energy Chain" is more of a linear solution (http://www.igus.com/wpck/default.asp...nr=4236&C=US&L) I don't know how well it would work in your application. Something more along the lines of a slip ring is what your looking for. Not sure if that sort of thing is legal though, you'll have to check the rules.
Slip rings are legal (given that they are of the proper size). However, the energy chain might work if given enough extra wire.
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