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Originally Posted by Oblarg
We're using a flex-head ratcheting wrench, i.e. just an ordinary ratcheting wrench except there's a pivot between the head and the handle. In order to lower the robot, we simply undo the velcro strap holding the wrench handle in a constrained position (i.e. between two bolts) and pivot it out of the way. The wrench rotates with the winch as it unspools.
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Wow. I was at Lowe's shopping for ratchet wrenches this evening, and thought of essentially the same thing when I looked at the flex-head wrenges. I was thinking of using a non-flex head, non-reversible wrench, wedging it in a piece of aluminum channel (similar to your two bolts), and lifting it out parallel to the shaft. If you do this, be sure to mark the ratchet wrench as to WHICH SIDE FACES OUT, or you'll have a useless climber for a match or three.
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Originally Posted by Nuttyman54
I've been mulling over whether or not it's legal cut the rope to release the robot. ...
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I concur that with the rules as currently written, it would not be legal (Drive team damage vs robot damage). However, given the preamble to the answer to
Q299, I suspect that a question on this topic would get a finding of legal even if it meant a rule change.