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Unread 26-04-2005, 08:34
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Re: Should FIRST address "ramp bots"?

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Originally Posted by MattB703
One thing to consider is that outriggers don't necessarily need to have sloped sides.
Why? Sloping the sides directs the down forces to a higher part of the robot and significantly reduces weight.
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