I think our robot is the best one we have built untill today. We managed to both grab more than 10 balls and one goal. I'm pretty satisfied with it.
But, as the thread asks, if we would design the robot again, I think we should go for a transmission (for the first time) to be fast when collecting balls and strong when pulling goals (right now we are just fast). I would also suggest that we protect more our robot (an opponent broke our light's cover, and another one flipped one of our measure tapes).
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the Gila Monsters have a really awesome robot! I was really proud when they won LA's regional. I felt as glad as if I had won.
It seems they changed their strategy after the Pacific Northwest Regional, when we won partnered with two goal pushers.
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Andy's idea is awesome! That robot could use chiapuas to walk around and three drill motors to pull the goals, and it would certainly receive some awards.