Thread: Methods of adding ballast to underweight robots
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Unread 24-02-2009, 10:50
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Re: Methods of adding ballast to underweight robots
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Originally Posted by vivek16 View Post
... What sort of store would have lead or steel shot locally? I know Mcmaster has it but shipping will be ridiculous.
Any sporting goods store (and most Walmarts) sell steel BB shots for air rifles. That being said, I'd use pennies as noted by others...

If you go the "shot" route, please be sure that the "removable cap" you use is very secure. In the event that your robot tips over, pounds of "shot" spilling onto the floor will cause a very dangerous situation for referees, field reset, et cetera and will almost certainly get you disqualified...

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As easy as 355/113...