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Originally Posted by Kyle45
I like turrets. These past two years, I think a turret has been/will be very useful for teams to use. I think that because it gives you tons of degrees around so you can place objects better and more efficiently.
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Yes... what Kyle said... "tons of degrees".
For this year, I think that a turret is needed, if it is used properly. We are in a unique position where we have a
robust turret, actuating a mast that can move 22" vertically.
A turret is useful if operated properly. Robot drivers and operators who don't have experience in using a turret are not aware how to use it to its full potential. For us, in 2004, all the driver had to do was get close to the stationary goal and the arm operator would put the 2x ball into scoring position. Sometimes, this was even done over very large machines (71 @ IRI, 93 @ Midwest).
This year, we will see what happens. We are betting that a good turret will give us an edge. Also, since our driver and operator have 6 years of operation experience between them, we have another edge with regard to driver skill.
Like Kyle said... viva la turret.
Andy B.