Thread: Robot length
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Unread 13-02-2010, 10:51
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Re: Robot length
Yarden,
If your kicker is only beyond the frame by 1/2", is it merely hanging there by gravity? If so, could a small piece of surgical tubing be stretched across the frame to hold it back 1/2" when not powered? It only provides enough force to counteract gravity and should not change your kick style. Could you move just the tip of the kicker?
Although the GDC has allowed us to inspect powered/charged robots, we will be very careful to make such a decision at events. Safety of all is our highest concern.
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