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Originally Posted by rtfgnow
How many defense securing pins did FRC go through this season? Do you have other similar fun* facts about materials used during the season?
*I have a weird definition of fun, so what?
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Failure rates for defense securing pins are likely multi-modal, due to the variety of components used. At six events I attended, I saw pegboard hooks, zinc-plated machine screws (12-24 and 1/4-20), round pins, and socket head cap screws used for this purpose.
Strong drive trains overpowered them all, but some pins are tougher than others. I believe they popped out more frequently than they snapped.
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