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Re: Team 254 Presents: Dropshot Technical Binder 2016

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Originally Posted by Cherry254 View Post
The Utility arm can go into 4 positions using deployable hardstops and kickstands. Its 4 states were drive mode, Low Bar mode, Starting configuration and hang mode. The pneumatic cylinders mounted to the plates extending down at the bottom of the arm as seen on page 21. Below see the deployable hardstops.
Given an arm that needed four positions, why was the decision made to go pneumatic compared to a motor driven arm?
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