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Re: Climbing Mechanism Ideas

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Originally Posted by tickspe15 View Post
Is there any rule against using electromagnets to grip the pyramid.
Yes, by R32, electric solenoids may not exceed 10 watts. The rule refers to "electrical solenoid actuators", but R52 simply refers to "electric solenoids". Also, in previous years electromagnets have been lumped in with motors/electric actuators and I do not see that changing this year.
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