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Re: pic: Unique drive concept

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Originally Posted by rocketperson44 View Post
The redesign has a feature that should compensate for this. The turret looks something like this now.

The spring (if gravity isn't enough) will push the center platform down up to 3 inches when lifted off the ground by ramp or defensive robot
This may also require that the turreting mechanism be able to pivot relative to the frame, as well -- and the diameter of your turntable will still considerably limit the maximum angle you can climb.
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