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Re: Lifting mecanisms

We had no problem lifting ourselves in about four seconds with a single CIM on a 4:1 Banebots plus a four-start screw for reduction. (We engineered it for a 3:1 gearbox, then put on the 4:1 just in case).

Wouldn't a more effective strategy be to lift yourself, have something mechanical lock into place, and then let the other robot use their own lifting mechanism?
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