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Subject: Small Hovering Hobby Robots
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Date: 9 Jun 91 05:24:54 GMT
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Has anyone on here experimented with hovering robots?  I am considering
trying to construct something that use three or four small ducted aimable
electric fans.  Anyone ever try something like this?  My main concern
is obviously getting fans small/light enough with thrust sufficent to
lift the platform.  I have experiemented with a small ducted fan that
could lift its own weight (and a little more) but I need something 
quite a bit more powerful.  Any help would be greatly appreciated
	Jack Brooks