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Re: 2014 robot modification

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Speargun band works well. It's more durable than surgical tubing.
As far as we can tell, it's the same stuff.
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Re: 2014 robot modification

We used springs. Something did wear them out though, possibly overstretching or leaving it stretched for long periods. Keeping them in less extreme conditions should fix that.
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Re: 2014 robot modification

We used Vulcan constant force springs. (3)x40 pounds each. There may be a voucher in the KOP.
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