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Re: Fondy Fire Expandable Chassis

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Originally Posted by Tom Line View Post
What are you using to expand - a ball screw?
We are using the Globe Motor 12Vdc w/ Drive Assembly, connected to the lead screw/nut (reinforced) assembly.

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Originally Posted by Whisper View Post
And we thought we would have the coolest looking robot at comp this year.....
Anyways, that is pretty sweet. but how strong is it when its fully extended?
When the robot is fully extended, the middle base doesn't "sway" down AT ALL. aka. Really Sturdy
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