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Re: possible solution to the static problem

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Originally Posted by EricH View Post
Thought #3: Why not just put a wire hanging from your frame almost to the ground? You've got plenty of wire, I'm assuming. Can't be that hard to attach it to the frame...
The FRP is non conducting, so there is no path from the robot to the ground while it is driving around. If you are driving full speed into a wall or airlock, there may not be enough contact with the carpet to discharge the build up into the ground before it contacts the field frame.