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Originally Posted by WarehouseCrew

Can someone tell me the type of spring mechanism used by some teams in 2010 to climb with out using an electric motor? In the videos some of the robots continue to climb after match play is completed.

The name of the part and possible suppliers would be appreciated. Any idea on their weight? How did you "wind" the spring before each match?

Thanks.

Some used surgical tubing. Some used constant-force springs (McMaster.com). (We used neither, so I can't speak to how others attached their mechanisms).