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Re: Lifting mecanisms

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Originally Posted by EricH View Post
2 FPs with a stock gearbox and a 3-inch diameter winch directly connected to them is enough power to get a 130 lb robot up quickly, like inside of 10 seconds. That's hook at the bottom to robot at the top.

I've seen some other fast ways too.

(P.S. We have another CIM motor available this year, for a total of 5 maximum.)
Ok. I withdraw my statement then. Now i need to look into other ways to hang the robot.
(I seemed to have over looked the extra CIM... )

-Rion

PS. Is that a typo or did I over look the weight change limit?
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