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#0343 (Metal in Motion)
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Team 343 Metal in Motion's robot Manuel Overdrive:
Two orthogonal(90 degrees from each other) drive systems. (come by the pit to see)
Two speeds forward and back.
One high torque speed side to side.
Moving diagonal sums the torque from the two drive systems.
Two goal grabber.
Very effective Goal latches, latch on the fly, unlatch on command.
Weight transfer system transfers goal weight to the robot for traction.
"Pogo stick" locking device holds position on command
---We too can spin with two goals at 30 RPM.

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