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Re: Ball Magnets

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Originally Posted by Vikesrock View Post
Unless said magnets are part of a magnetized screwdriver and you are trying to place a screw in a very awkward place.
It's kind of funny how off topic this thread has gotten.

Anyway, I would suggest if you don't want to do anything else line the front of the robot with memory foam (the stuff in the goal). That in itself will help alot. Although, if you are going for more of a BALL MAGNET (I think i used it right) then it will take testing and probably some practice rounds.

Just remember, if you go with a single rollor get it as high on the ball as possible. If you are going for a pincher use a smaller diameter roller and be careful the bottom roller clears the bump (many teams who use this designed for it since the beginning). Also remember that a vacuum takes the most weight. Finally, all of these take time to impliment so you need to be sure your prepared to possibly use all your practice time to get it to work; they can be tempramental.

Although, like stated earlier you don't really have anything to lose, so I would go for it.

Good Luck
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