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Unread 04-02-2007, 15:44
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Re: 399's ramp release.

"pull the pin" - note that <R46>, as amended by Team Update #3, prohibits solenoids. No rationale, just the prohibition.

We are using expanded aluminum supported by aluminum angles along the edges. Light; mostly open space. Is it OK to let the ramp crash down? We plan to lower the ramp gracefully using a motor unwinding a support wire, with a coil spring assist.