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Unread 12-02-2003, 17:41
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Re: Static on the HDPE

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Originally posted by Al Skierkiewicz
We have been able to reproduce a condition as the robot transfers from the ramp to the HDPE of significant arcing to robot metal parts.
You can actually see flashes of light from the arcing? Yow!

If memory serves me, you have to rub against something pretty quickly to build up a static charge. I don't see how your wheels could spin fast enough to charge the plastic unless you are having serious traction problems. Have you checked on that?
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