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Unread 13-01-2011, 11:45
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Re: Minibot Standardization (FRC 2011: Logomotion)

I see how the C-Channel/Peg + Holding Plate method would work, but could one also put some sort of "locking" mechanism on the C-Channel/Peg so that if the robot was in a collision, the MiniBot would not fall out? Or is that making the standardized method too complicated? I know most (if not all ) teams should be able to attach the C-Channel/Peg and Holding Plate, but the locking mechanism (ie a tiny pneumatic cylinder) may pose a challenge to the not-so-pneumatic-inclined teams or rookies.