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Re: weight distribution

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Originally Posted by kDude View Post
Well since our robot has a greater width and length than the height, I don't think it would tip over, right? Which brings me to the possible height of our robot. We're just talking putting the electrical boards, battery, and gearboxes in it, no mechanical arm or pneumatics so it should probably be around 24" tall?
Remember the flag rule...but that mast for the holder shouldn't affect the CG too much.
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