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Re: Supporting 40lbs Arm with Motor?

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Originally Posted by Ether View Post
Ah. There's the missing puzzle piece. What does the catapult lock look like, and how do you release it?
I cannot release a picture yet, but we drew inspiration from one way bearings. The brakes use the rotation of the catapult to their advantage, and with a little mechanical advantage and pneumatics, they are easy to release.
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