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Re: Hovercraft
Just for arguments sake, remember robots actually weigh about 150 pounds. The 120 base that passes inspection, plus a 13 poundish battery, plus 15 pounds of battery.

Also, can you provide some documentation about motor outputs? I though CIMs output about 300 watts.
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