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Re: 2014 robot modification

The problem is probably the age of the tubing (or more specifically, how long it has been exposed to air). In my experience, latex gloves (and presumably tubing) become brittle over time when exposed. I'm not sure if it's due to outgassing, a slow burn, or a combination of effects. If it was working last year at competition, replacing with the same product should give you several months of functionality.
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