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Re: Fernbank LINKS (4468) 2016 Robot #Hashtag

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Originally Posted by philso View Post
That's a very nice robot. We had considered a design similar to what you have. Do the two support tubes running front to back on either side of your arm restrict access to the electronics, motors etc.? Are you able to use the collector/arm to help you cross Defenses like the Cheval de Frise, Sally Port, Drawbridge and Portcullis?
Most of the electronics are on the outer edges of the robot so the support tubes do not restrict access to the electronics. We are working on using the arm to cross the defences but have been having issues with the gearing.
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