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Re: non-pneumatic "kicking" mechanism

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Originally Posted by Teammax View Post
Using a cim motor we can constantly put tension on the tubing then allow it to spring back.
Hi Rob,

I saw your video. Nice kick.

Couple of questions:

Do you use the motor to hold the kicker in the kicking position or do you use some sort of latch?

When you release the kicker, is the motor still connected? Or do you have a mechanism to disconnect it so that it doesn't get back-driven?


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