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Re: For those who are skeptical about propellers - Team 2526

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Originally Posted by Molten View Post
Only problem is that the update 11 doesn't have any specific requirements. It gives an example of a safe setup. It does not state any need for this particular setup. I personally won't feel that this is adequately covered until they specify max blade size, max rpm, and mandatory specific protective equipment. Any less and it will be too ambiguous.
They "expect that propellers...will be protected in a comparable way." That's not exactly just an example...

I'm not sure that they want to specify those items. They've already spec'd the bumpers to death, so it's either "Do we REALLY want to go farther?" or "Why stop there?". Judging by team reactions to the bumpers, I'd guess the former. I could be wrong.

If they do specify one thing, I would say they should do specific minimum protective equipment, possibly with relation to the size of the prop and the speed.
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