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Unread 09-01-2006, 14:21
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Re: First FIRST ball launcher?

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Originally Posted by Stephen Kowski
not to sound negative, but i think the first FIRST ball launcher was revealed in 2002 when the CIM motor was introduced to teams
Well, you're the enemy of fun, aren't you?

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....but back to the post....was the orientation you have it in now the way you tested firing, or did you use any kind of angle on it??
The gray toolbox in the pic is a crucial part of the elevation system.

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as far as getting the balls dirty or scuffed...
In our highly-sophisticated testing lab (which looks a lot like my garage/shop), the balls collect dirt better than a Swiffer duster. I'd make sure all the ball-handling surfaces you use have a really high coefficient of friction. I'm seriously thinking of using 1-inch sanding belts in competition.
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