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Re: Arm Designs

In 2001 when I was on 177 we made a 14-foot telescoping arm to put the big balls on top of the goals. Granted we didn't need to worry about reaching very far from the base of the robot, and I don't think the balls were as heavy as the tetras are, but a long arm can be done.
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