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Gear ratios for launcher
Has anyone found that magic gear ratio that works best for the launcher?

Our team tried doing a direct drive with the CIM motor but the ball did not go very far. I remember reading that a 2.7 to 1 gear ratio works best but I can't be sure. Any ideas?