[ToddF]

We plan to prototype 3 ideas:
- One wheeled shooter based on old robot, because it's easy. We first used a drill to power the motor, but didn't get much speed. Then we used the original CIM motor and gearbox, and started shooting like in the video. Sorry, I don't know the exact RPMs of the wheel. We did this just to be sure we had an easy fall-back in case our other ideas don't work out. The spacing started too big, and we added wheel tread to the inside of the hood until it was shooting decently. Drill motor ran Thursday. CIM motor ran Saturday.
- Two wheeled shooter, like those shown all over youtube. We expect to get more distance for the same motor power. Should be running Monday.
- Catapult. We are most excited about this one, and this will probably be where we spend most of our effort. First prototype probably flinging next Saturday.