Thread: Best Intake
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Re: Best Intake

The over the top roller intake works so well because it doesn't rely on the robot being in exactly the right place, and it also "grabs" the ball instead of letting it bounce off the robot. The key is that it pushes the ball against the floor, so it can grip immediately.

The 842 grabber relies on some serious control system magic to make it so effective.

Some intakes naturally work well, and that's the one that you want to make if you don't have the ability to perfect a less optimal design.