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Re: hydraulic lifters/crushers?
You forgot Mantis.
And I garanty you, weight ain't the problem anymore. Smart changing gearratio is the solution.
Originally posted by craig_colliass
On this point I agree with Ed, I can see no difference with 1000psi compressed gas, held in accumulators that have not been certified or tested by a third party for the purpose (that could be hit with an AXE). and an accumulator on a hydraulic system, It's a bit like saying falling from 1000 meters is bad. but falling from 100 meters is OK, to my mind both will kill you!!
I like the rules to be as open as possible this keeps the inventive side of the sport going at it's best. I can't think the rule change would make much difference as the only 2 robots that have Hydraulics are Kan Opener and Tiberius, there are others but I have only seen them on rare occasions.
Robots with Hydraulics have issues with weight so an accumulator would not be practical in most cases.
Let them have their fun
I like the rules to be as open as possible this keeps the inventive side of the sport going at it's best. I can't think the rule change would make much difference as the only 2 robots that have Hydraulics are Kan Opener and Tiberius, there are others but I have only seen them on rare occasions.
Robots with Hydraulics have issues with weight so an accumulator would not be practical in most cases.
Let them have their fun
And I garanty you, weight ain't the problem anymore. Smart changing gearratio is the solution.
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