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Re: Team 25 elevator

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Originally Posted by nparikh View Post
We use a CIM minibike motor with direct drive (ie no gearing on it). Our pulley system uses one long (about 30ft) belt with needle-bearing pulleys to reduce the friction. It's really simple; if you get a chance to see it in person, it's much easier to understand.
Based on what I've seen, wow! Props to simplicity and recycling the 2006 robot effectively!
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