This view shows (poorly) the cam action. The green section can rotate
down below the wheels, to make the sticky tape foot stick to paper on
the desk. If it emerges behind the wheels (counterclockwise rotation),
it continues to hold the paper while the rear wheels are free to roll.
If it lifts up between the wheels (clockwise rotation), the wheels are
over the paper and hold it down so the sticky foot can pull itself free
of the paper.
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This view shows the tape motor pulling tape from the supply reel
(rear of the robot, foreground of picture) under the foot and around the
take-up reel. If you look carefully, you can see the brass gears on the
right turning. The wires flipping in and out of the frame are the motor
power wires, going off to a battery.
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