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19-08-2008, 09:57

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Re: pic: Floating Zip Tie Chain Tensioner

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Originally Posted by Cory

I hate to be a downer, but this isn't the first time a chain tensioning device like this has been seen in FIRST. I know for a fact that I have seen it on at least 2-3 robots some time ago (like 5-8 years ago). Can't recall who.

http://www.snapidle.com/chain_tensioners.htm We used these when I was working with team 507. they worked nicely however since then we have gone to other methods of chain tensioning and may or may not return to these in the future.

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