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Re: 2014 FRC's Biggest Loser
We weighed in at 110lbs fully loaded.
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Originally Posted by MechEng83
we weighed systems last night and are coming up with 120 lbs... We're still missing some important items like the sponsor panel, which is also the entire front of our robot.
Luckily, we designed in some weight savings opportunities should the need arise. looks like we'll be diving into that.
On a completely unrelated note  , anyone know where we can get a 26" long 1/2" keyed aluminum shaft? The longest I can find right now is 24"
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I would be tempted to stick two chunks of shaft together with a ferrule insert to couple them, using a key to ensure that the two shafts' keyways lined up.
Like this:

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