Team Update #18

[s_forbes]

Simple solution: remove off switch, replace components as needed.

Originally Posted by Ether

How much does a 12" diameter 0.25" thick polycarbonate plate weigh? My quick calculation says it's more than 4 Newtons (please check my math). So obviously 4 Newtons is not enough force to move the plate at all, let alone violently accelerate it. So where did the 2-4 Newton number in the manual come from?

This is an interesting point that never crossed my mind. Quick math suggests about 4-5 newtons of force just to cancel out weight of polycarb plate. Someone should bring a scale to one of this weeks competitions and see how much force is actually needed to trigger the plate (ignoring impulse). Might lead to some exciting discussions with the refs!


This week is going to be fun.