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Re: Spiral Drive

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Originally Posted by ashoji12 View Post
what if you had 4 independently rotating spirals as a drive train do you think that this would work?
Nobody's tested it yet, that I know about.

One caveat, and this may be the deal breaker: If it damages the carpet extensively, or is made of metal, it will not pass inspection. (<R08> governs traction items.)

It may be possible, but you'd have to test it.
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