20-12-2015, 13:08
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Director of Programs, GOFIRST
AKA: Nick Aarestad
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Re: VEXpro 2016
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Originally Posted by Ari423
On the VersaDrop, does anyone know how the pancake cylinder is connected to the module? It looks like it just pushes on that standoff with nothing actually connecting them together. I would imagine this is not the case. If it is the case, how does the piston not slip and miss the standoff? If it isn't the case, how does the cylinder bend with the standoff as it turns around the circle? Or is this not a major issue?
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When I asked this a few years ago, here's the answer Aren gave me.
I'd assume the answer is somewhat similar here-- the arc motion is so short, and the cylinder and bar are very well defined, so it isn't necessary to connect the two.
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