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Unread 07-01-2014, 22:30
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FTC 3507 Robo Theosis -- FRC 3135
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Re: Launching the ball

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Originally Posted by MrForbes View Post
Good stuff, thanks!




That's debatable....if the variable speed/angle require complex control that can't be accomplished by your team, then a well designed single speed/angle shooter that can be easily aimed and scores consistently might be the way to go. We did that last year, and it worked great.
It is always best to design & build within the capabilities of your team to accomplish the goals it sets.

However, this does not ensure that meeting those goals will produce the same level of best performance that the more elite teams can & will accomplish.

I was only suggesting that variable launch speed and elevation angle will be what most elite teams will end up having.
Good results can still be accomplished with well executed simpler designs as well, as you point out.

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