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2073 Two wheel Boulder chucked prototype
In the past, 2073 has been very open with sharing our prototyping and testing. Last year we deviated from that approach. This year we are returning to that approach once again.
Although there are a large varieties of ways to throw the boulder into the castle, we decided to prototype just a couple. This two-wheel style is one of our prototypes. In this video you can clearly see some of the advantages and disadvantages of this particular style of Boulder chucker. Can you say wobble?
If running both wheels at the same rpm, the boulder will come out just like a knuckleball. No spin, little stability. This can be overcome by running the wheels at different rpms. If you intend to put backspin on the ball, you will need to run these in a vertical position not horizontal.
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CalGames 2009 Autonomous Champion Award winner
Sacramento 2010 Creativity in Design winner, Sacramento 2010 Quarter finalist
2011 Sacramento Finalist, 2011 Madtown Engineering Inspiration Award.
2012 Sacramento Semi-Finals, 2012 Sacramento Innovation in Control Award, 2012 SVR Judges Award.
2012 CalGames Autonomous Challenge Award winner ($$$).
2014 2X Rockwell Automation: Innovation in Control Award (CVR and SAC). Curie Division Gracious Professionalism Award.
2014 Capital City Classic Winner AND Runner Up. Madtown Throwdown: Runner up.
2015 Innovation in Control Award, Sacramento.
2016 Chezy Champs Finalist, 2016 MTTD Finalist
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