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Re: [FVC]: 3053's Robot

Wow-I'm surprised that a 7:1 ratio can provide enough torque to lift that arm. I'm guessing it's aluminum - correct? Even still, I would have guessed twice that ratio.
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Re: [FVC]: 3053's Robot

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Wow-I'm surprised that a 7:1 ratio can provide enough torque to lift that arm. I'm guessing it's aluminum - correct? Even still, I would have guessed twice that ratio.
The arm is made of aluminum and was designed to be as minimalist as possible to keep a low weight. The weight of the softballs is the more determing factor. Five softballs is approximately 1.9lbs.
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