The Verdict Is NOT IN YET.
In reply to those who believe that all ball bots are just "ball bots", well we're not.
Although there are going to be matches were we are out powered, our bot hasn't lost a goal yet when we have wanted it.
Reason:
Along with the ball handling system and high speed drive, we also have an automatic latching clamp with metal sensor feedback to the controls to be sure of a successful clamp. In addition, we also have a high torque crabbing drive system that moves at a slow but strong 1.5 feet per second. Also, we can pick up the balls with a goal in tow. In our matches, anyone who tried to take our 25-30 point goal and balls away from us, well, they never could. That is not to say there are not stronger teams out there that could. (eg. Beatty and many more)
I do agree that in the finals a solid, quick, goal oriented bot is necessary. I mean most teams in the finals try for all the goals. (All the points).
Not trying to brag in any way, but I am sharing that ball bots do know that a goal is a necessity and most of them, and us, have built our robot to support that factor.
Hope to see all at Nationals!
Tommy
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Team #16 - Baxter Bomb Squad
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