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Re: pic: Killer Bees 2011 Robot - Buzz XVI

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Originally Posted by Alpha Beta View Post
What do you use as sites to line the robot up initially?

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For the first tube:
The 2 minibot towers are not only a rule, but a useful alignment aid. Find something on your robot to align with the towers, and you will have a constant depth reference. Then make sure it is pointed straight up the field at the goal you are intending.

The second tube requires a bit more creativity (but not much). It does require a lot more patience and tuning. Make sure you get 1 and get it repeatably before going for 2. Never compromise 1 for 2. Doing 2 requires a partner letting you, which can be more difficult than you might think. We had a 5 ball auto last year that we were only able to use a couple times.
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