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Originally Posted by apalrd
You can use JVN's mechanical design calculator (posted earlier) to solve this.
Use the Linear Mechanism sheet. Set motor specs, drum diameter, etc. as appropriate and set load to 1/4 of the bungee force (since you have 4:1 mechanical advantage). Set Travel Distance to the length of pull in, which you can figure out from your design.
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Thanks!! I never thought to do that (In spite of the fact that it was very clearly pointed out to me earlier).