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Re: pic: Here is our final primary design.

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Originally Posted by excel2474 View Post
You also need to consider that you may have to drive slower with a stack of 6 than a stack of 4, so carrying more does not equal less travel time in all cases. Maybe there is an optimum number like 5.
A lot of teams are going to realize that these designs that only control a stack from the bottom tote are going to have a hard time carrying a tall stack under match conditions: poor visibility, totes stacked at wrong angles, accidentally running over noodles/into the scoring platform, taps by passing alliance partners, etc. Carrying 6 even without an RC on top is going to be slow going.
Carrying a full stack with speed might require an additional actuator depending on the setup - so I expect to see teams switching from precarious 6 stacks to manageable 3 or 4 stacks.
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