Tape Measure Winch

[*Rachelle*]

If you guys want to use a tape measure winch, you may want to keep in consideration the rule update (Update 2, page 2) that shows examples of robots climbing and keeping their appendages within 15 in. of their frame perimeter.

[swwrobotics]

Make sure to test the tensile strength of the tape measure with the hook solidly attached. FRC robots can easily weigh 120 lb+ so I'd just be weary of something snapping or breaking. For more strength you could maybe even add a second tape measure facing the opposite way so the tapes don't "fall over" when they're extending. I've never seen a tape measure used for climbing on this scale but I think it'd definitely be cool to see someone go for it

[z_beeblebrox]

The tape measure system that us and 842 built last season is documented here.

The requirements are a little different for a climber though...

[Vyrotek]

Originally Posted by *Rachelle*

If you guys want to use a tape measure winch, you may want to keep in consideration the rule update (Update 2, page 2) that shows examples of robots climbing and keeping their appendages within 15 in. of their frame perimeter.

Yep. Super important. We almost went down this route. This ruling killed most winch ideas since your bot cannot tip and pull itself up.