
27-01-2012, 12:41
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Passionate FIRST-er, CD donor
AKA: Gerry
 FRC #0578 (Red Raider Robotics)
Team Role: Mentor
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Rookie Year: 2008
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 256
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Re: Fixed Angle vs. Adjustable angle Shooter
We're facing the same dilemma, and attempting to make the decision within the next couple of days. The main disadvantage we see to a fixed-tilt shooter is the need for a moderate take-off angle at the key and beyond (30-45 degrees) versus a steep angle if we wanted to make a high basket from up close, like touching the fender (75-85 degrees). Not that we're pursuing a strategy of scoring from all over the field; we're just trying not to limit our choices too early in the season.
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R3: Red Raider Robotics (FRC Team 578)
Fairport, NY, USA
www.FairportRobotics.org
2016 Finger Lakes Regional: Semifinalist on Alliance 7 (1128, 2010, 578)
2016 NYC Regional: Finalist on Alliance 3 (3419, 578, 3017), 4th seed team, Team Spirit Award
2015 Finger Lakes Regional: 8-3-0 in qualification, 7th seed, Quarterfinalist
2014 NY Tech Valley Regional: 8-4-0 in qualification, 13th seed, Semifinalist
2013 Finger Lakes Regional: 4-5-0 in qualification, 26th seed, Alliance 6, 1-2 in tournament
2012 Buckeye Regional: Gracious Professionalism Award, 7-3-0, 14th seed
2011 Finger Lakes Regional: Engineering Inspiration Award
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