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Originally Posted by SerpentEagle
Yeah we were planning for that since the start of the season, but we never got to it for the lift. Even if its included, I don't think we will have the time to make use of it for automated actions, but If our programmer is confident, then ill go ahaid and add it on. Speaking about back drive, I'm still trying to find something like a break, ratchet, etc. Worm gear is kind of debatable for us since our original lift design used one, but slight miss alignments and improper lubrication caused huge amounts of friction. If anyone can give me some ideas that would be awesome.
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Disc brakes!
We used one this year and it went perfectly. Just stick a piston on the part that would normally connect to the bike handle and you're good to go. I believe we used an Avid BB5 or Avid BB7.
Mounting it is a little tricky, but the mounting specs for disc brakes are actually listed online.