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Releasing Stored Energy Safely
We are planning on using a bungee-like material such as surgical tubing to tension a catapult to shoot the ball. Is there a rule about needing a way to safely and slowly release the energy in the bungee once the robot is disconnected and off? I was unable to find one in the manual, but I may have missed it or was not looking in the right place. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.