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Re: pic: 2009 robot idea

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Originally Posted by Alex Cormier View Post
Looks great, good job on the improvement. I do make one suggestion, I have experienced similar type of tension systems. I say instead of a stright shot for the tension to be calibrated, I would recommend them to be holes every 1/8" or so. This will greatly improve on the idler not slipping from having too much force applied to it, and you are always sure that it did not move during a match.
i guess in the rails in which the tensioners ride, i could just put a few holes/dimples that allow the screws to tighten further than usual.
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