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Unread 18-02-2008, 13:11
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Re: 2 batteries

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Originally Posted by dlavery View Post
Back in the days when we were adding lead ballast to our robots, we used to coat the lead brick with liquid plastic tool-dip from the hardware store. It makes a very nice, tough coating that completely traps any stray particles. It stands up to a reasonable amount of abuse, and if you need to later it is relatively easy to peel it off.

-dave



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I agree, and it also adds a nice non slip surface.
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