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Unread 11-01-2008, 21:34
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Re: Springs?? (10 lbs. at 22 ft/s)

If you're imparting 100-200 joules into the ball, be sure that the centerline extends back inside the wheelbase, or do the math carefully so your bot doesn't do a back flip.

If I were an inspector, I would also try to be sure that nobody's head is likely to be launched instead of the ball.