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Re: 399's ramp release.

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Originally Posted by Peter H View Post
"pull the pin" - note that <R46>, as amended by Team Update #3, prohibits solenoids. No rationale, just the prohibition.
Please re-read--it prohibits "electric solenoid acutators". Nothing prohibits using small pneumatic cylinders or servos, or even a motor, for pulling a pin.

And yes, the ramp may crash down.
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