Catapult releasing mechanism

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Catapult releasing mechanism

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10-02-2014, 14:15

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Re: Catapult releasing mechanism

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Originally Posted by Sparkyshires

If I can make a recommendation, take a look at jvn's bot. they use a ratchet wrench to spin it into position, then just let go and it won't spin back.

The wrench is just to handle back-drive. A cam stores the force in surgical tubing. And its a little tricky to build.

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