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Re: pic: Team 2590's 2013 Robot

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Originally Posted by theun4gven View Post
Very nice design, although I'm terrified for your cylinders. Are they able to rotate about the lower point or are they fixed in place? If they are fixed I hope you either drive very slowly to grab the lower bar or that you bring a few spares.
Yes, the pistons can pivot backwards around the mount. The red elastic cord in the picture pulls it into the upright position when there are no opposing forces.
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