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Unread 03-02-2006, 14:14
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Al Skierkiewicz Al Skierkiewicz is offline
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Re: Getting our spring streched

Max,
I would be concerned under the following rules for power storage...
• Storage achieved by deformation of robot parts. Teams must be very careful when incorporating springs
or other items to store energy on their robot by means of part or material deformation. A robot may be
rejected at inspection if, in the judgment of the inspector, such items are unsafe.

Also, if your ball shooter is mounted on a turret, no part of the turret may extend outside the origianl dimensions of the robot.
<S03> Shooter Mechanism must remain inside the ROBOT - Any mechanism used to throw balls must be
contained within the original 28” x 38” x 60”starting envelope of the ROBOT and must be shielded such
that the mechanism cannot make contact with other ROBOTs. A ROBOT that violates this rule will be
considered unsafe per <S01>.
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