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Re: When does your team start actually designing a robot?

We knew right away what we'd do, and how many cycles we'd aim for based upon some math and rules reading. We then used our offseason prototype drive train to test out different wheel configurations over the pool noodle and a representative bump. Brainstormed, got a working proof of concept for the totes. Had a realization about the recycling container today. Luckily the tote proof doesn't weigh much.

At this point it's CAD CAD CAD CAD CAD OMG CAD CAD CAD. Yet it's more analysis than detailed design, until the proof is a prototype with all of its individual parts. Yesterday we're pretty sure we figured out the base of the drive train, so we have to detail that far enough so we can order parts asap.
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