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Re: Pipe Racers Demo Videos
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lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto
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Wed, 8 Jan 2003 21:54:36 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Matthias Jetleb writes:
> Good idea. I think there's a better way though. Simply use PVC
> cement. Instead of completely coating the inside of the pipe with
> cement, use only a few drops. This will secure the pipe strongly
> enough that it can be twisted free at the end of the competition. As
> for supporting the entire structure, I think if we supported it in any
> series of V-shaped cradles and support could be moved out of the way
> of an approaching robot, assuming nobody builds a robot that move
> lightning fast.
I'd favour Trevyn's method over cement, because the whole idea is that the
track is reconfigurable from round to round. If the cement hardens, won't
it be permanent? I dont' really want to be dynamically supporting the maze,
because it might tip or shake the robot and slow/disengage it from the track.
Calum
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| Good idea. I think there's a better way though. Simply use PVC cement. Instead of completely coating the inside of the pipe with cement, use only a few drops. This will secure the pipe strongly enough that it can be twisted free at the end of the (...) (24 years ago, 8-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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