Thread: Mounting the Robo-rio using Zip-ties?
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Re: Mounting the Robo-rio using Zip-ties?
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Originally Posted by matthewdenny View Post
I think a 40 lb strength zip tie will fit in the hole. How many g's woild the robo rio have to experience to break 4 of them?
The roboRIO is listed at 11.64 ounces, so about 220 G's if you believe the strength ratings of the zip tie, but strength ratings are often very conservative.
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