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Re: 2363 Triple Helix "pre-release" video of Genome Eta

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Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery View Post
However, with regards to the failure, I was more concerned with the chain potentially jumping/skipping or external forces on the chain than actually overloading the chain.
Gotcha. That doesn't seem to be a problem. When lowered very quickly against an immovable object, the arm support structure disintegrates before the upper arm chain skips. Unfortunately.

Myself, I prefer a nice mechanical fuse, rather than destroying structure.
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