Charging pneumatics system before match

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Charging pneumatics system before match

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04-03-2010, 09:29

Al Skierkiewicz Al Skierkiewicz is offline

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Re: Charging pneumatics system before match

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Originally Posted by JamesCH95

Our team is going to start with pre-charged pneumatics because they keep our kicker locked in a safe position. In fact, all of our pneumatics are designed to store in a safe position with the power off, so our robot is arguably safer with the pneumatics completely pressurized.

James,
You will have to convince your Lead Robot Inspector at each event you attend. I find this hard to believe without seeing it.

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