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[rich2202]

Not relevant to your question, but:

Last year, there was a lot of concern about stored energy. How much energy does your bungee cord store when fully lowered? If it is more than nominal, the Robot Inspector may make you cover the cord so, if it breaks, no one is inadvertently injured.

[joelg236]

Originally Posted by rich2202

Not relevant to your question, but:

Last year, there was a lot of concern about stored energy. How much energy does your bungee cord store when fully lowered? If it is more than nominal, the Robot Inspector may make you cover the cord so, if it breaks, no one is inadvertently injured.

It's not as much energy as it looks. The competition bot will have a good securing method to make sure the tension is constant.

[DaveL]

Another hardware option is the BaneBots p80 transmission with a CIM motor.
http://banebots.com/pc/P80K-S4/P80K-443-0005

They come in a variety of ratios.
Like an earlier post, I would recommend relocating the motor/transmission from the pivot point. Sprockets and chain would be my approach.

If you have or can get a drive transmission, that might be another option with reduction gearing.

Dave
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