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Re: Tape measure anyone?

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Originally Posted by Adam.garcia View Post
Hello,

Our team has thought up a (hopefully) genius way to elevate a hook to the top of the tower. We will have a hook attached to a tape measure. During the finale, we will extend the tape measure with a simple vex wheel, connected to a speed controller. Once we elevate the hook to the top of the tower, the hook will detach while the tape measure winds back up.

I want to know other team's opinions on this and its legality. The heavy duty tape measure extends 12 feet at the correct angle with three Allen keys on it.
I remember some thoughts for teams doing this back in 2004. I am not 100% sure if one actually made it into competition. Do some searching around and I am sure you'll find it.

It's a creative idea if you make it fail safe.
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