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Re: 179 Swampthing 2012 Video

Well in theory I think the fastest way to do a 3 bot balance is if 2 are already balanced and we hang on at the end. It works out where a typical bot of 145 lbs needs its CG less than 19" from the opposite end of the ramp and it should balance. This is in theory because we couldn't replicate with our light wood bridges. So we can lift at any time, they just need to move out to the end. So for us to cup on the end, lift our ramp, then lift the base only takes a few seconds. Then its the shuffling after that might take a few more.

However if we're the ramp and they need to climb us it all depends on the other drivers how quick they get up and over.
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