[asid61]

Congratulations on taking steps to try and revamp your team! I can't comment on the execution though.
Solidworks is a fantastic tool. I highly recommend you get as many people to learn it as possible, as cadding the robot is very handy if you want any machined parts on there (from waterjet sponsors, at least).

Powered intakes, a ramp, can stabilizer, and a fast lift is all you need to do very well at this game from what I've seen. Good choices on your design!

27:1 and what diameter pulley? Try using JVN calculator to get the speed of your lift (linear mechanism tab). If you switch to 2 cims over 1, then you can gear your lift much higher, if you want to spend the extra $.
What is webbing? Like belts?

If you would like the cad of our simple pneumatic can stabilizer, PM me. It can be made on a bandsaw/drill press.

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