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Re: Driving on carpet

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Originally Posted by Alan Anderson View Post
Traction wheels on carpet generate static electricity too. We've usually put a short grounding strap/chain on our robot when practicing at our facility, just to keep from zapping the students. It sounds like we'll be needing one again this year.
We have put one on the practice robot and it seems to be working.