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Re: pic: Pharaoh Jank Climbs His Pyramid #robosplosion #8footdrop

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Originally Posted by ZehP View Post
Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like there are two giant pneumatic cylinders (one on each side) with hooks on them, that I'm guessing alternate to climb up the corner.
Close, but not quite. They are actually telescoping paint rollers that we have literally taped to pneumatic cylinders. The paint rollers have a staged extension which are actuated by pneumatics.

More info: http://www.homedepot.com/Paint-Brush...1#.UPjMQqWPdxA

These to be exact
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