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Re: Battery
I concur with the above Wiifi's opinion on the safety rules. I do not think that it would be safe, as exposed wires could short. You could also damage the battery!
Using a giant brick of steel (or some other material) would be safer and better.
I did some quick calculations and a battery-sized piece of steel would weigh about 40lbs, which is heavier than the battery iirc. This means you could use a smaller piece of steel, or have a heavier (and possibly more effective) counterweight.
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