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Re: Need Advice! - Shooter is not performing as expected
Any time there is a transfer of energy (e.g., from CIM to gear; gear to chain) there's going to be some energy lost, so this is going to be part of the issue. There's always the theoretical speeds or power levels that motors should be able to produce but as soon as they're put under load you'll be at some lower level. Going with a 6:1 acceleration is frankly unnecessary and very dangerous. We've been able to successfully shoot the full length of the field with a 2:1 acceleration.
I strongly recommend relooking at the approach to make it safer for the machine and the people around it.
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Scott McLean
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2011: Highest Rookie Seed and Rookie Inspiration Award Long Beach Competition
2012: Winner Los Angeles Regional -- w/ Team 987 and Team 1717
2013: Finalist Los Angeles Regional -- w/ Team 599 and Team 981; Engineering Excellence
2015: Entrepreneurship Award - Ventura Regional
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