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Originally Posted by zrop
I really think you guys believe that props are bound to spontaneous explode or something. As long as balls or anything of a significant mass does not touch them, there is no reason for them to catastophically fail. We'll most likely be replacing props after every round / two rounds, just to rule out any failure chances due to wear. Beside that, I believe any other precautions are just silly. I mean, I trust the machine... I stand a foot away from it while it's on. Idk if others trust my contruction, but i sure know i do.
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I can think of all kinds of examples of things that "should" not happen that end up happening. I know in the chemical industry and know in others, things are designed to account for failure scenarios. Why? Because it will happen at some point. That is why people spend weeks doing things like a Layers of Protection Analysis and Failure Modes Effects Analysis for big projects. Do you need to spend weeks doing that? No, this is much smaller, but spending a few hours thinking about things that could go wrong would not be amiss.
Listen to Al, a lead inspector. Listen to all the others who have years of experience both with FIRST and in industry. If it is anything to you, I will be inspecting teams at your regional on Thursday and reffing on the field on Friday and Saturday.
I like that you are thinking of changing the fans and making a better cage. Just remember, the folks on here are trying to help you so that you don't have to scramble on Thursday at the regional.
I think it is an interesting design. I will withhold judgment on it until I see it in action.
Good luck to you!