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Unread 09-01-2012, 18:13
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Re: Farthest shot made?

In 2006 1511's robot shot full field (actually it was from about midfield into the giant screen that was behind the player station), and got called on it. The robot had software limiting that dialed down the muzzle speed and we had to demonstrate its effectiveness before we were allowed to compete in the next match. If I remember right we had a sensor issue that allowed it to spin up to full speed and really launch the ball.

The configuration we had was 2 of the giant CIM motors (not in the kit anymore) direct driving 2 wheelchair wheels that were spinning on an axle in brass bearings. It was a pretty beastly configuration and fun for demos, but definitely had to be limited for safety on the field.

I know there were several other robots that had pretty long shots, but that was the longest I remembered ever seeing. I think our calculations said we could shoot well over 60'.
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