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Unread 07-03-2009, 12:31
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Re: possible solution to the static problem

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Originally Posted by jerry w View Post
Team-79 Antistatic solution
This should be tied to a bare-metal location on the robot. Allow about 2 inches of chain to drag on the floor.
As electrostatic charges are accumulated during motion, they are simultaneously drained from the robot. Thus dangerous levels never occur.

CHAIN BEADED 12" BRASS
SKU: 34733

77012 WESTINGHOUSE
$1.15

<http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/(wo...e=chain+beaded>
Unfortunately, this solution would not appear to be permitted at present.

See the Q&A

http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=12228

Hopefully there will be an officially sanctioned solution soon.