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Re: Ball Pitcher Hood Design

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Originally Posted by squirrel View Post
With no feedback on the motor, we have to let the motor get back to speed for about two seconds before making the second shot, or it will be short.
Have you thought about using 2 FP's to power the thrower? That would get you double the power, thus allowing double the torque for a set speed. That should reduce the time between shots. I know you were concerned about needing another FP somewhere else, but per the game design rules (R48) you're allowed 2 FP's and 2 AndyMark motors, which are relatively the same in output. Hopefully this should mitigate any hesitation for using both allowed FP's.

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up to 2 FisherPrice motors (acceptable part #s are 000968-9012, 00968-9013, 00801-0673, and 00968-9015),
up to 2 AndyMark motors (acceptable part # is am-0912),
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