After having traction issues with our sticky wheels (the chassis was beginning to bend) we have decided to use the slick wheels on the back end of our robot. I notice that several other teams are doing the same thing. Since changing over to the slick wheels we have noticed that after you run the bot on carpet and then go to work on the bot there is a discharge of electricity. One person got zapped several times. We are concerned about our jaguars etc. getting zapped even though they are mounted to a plexi-glass surface. My questions are:
1. Are any other teams noticing a buildup of static electricity after they have opted to use the slick wheels?
2. Are we allowed to run a grounding wire from the ground terminal on the power distribution block to the chassis?
I have posted this with the GDC but have recieved no response yet, your opinions would be appreciated.
I'm about to brain myself on a wall in frustration! - pfreivald [more] 
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