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Originally Posted by Rick TYler
I know we are supposed to be, like, all sekrit and stuff about what we are doing, but this is the biggest reason I like a belt-driven launching system. Combined with an encoder and a high-torque motor system (big CIM, anyone?) I believe a long belt (something like 24") will give more consistent launches -- both in terms of orientation and in velocity. We are prototyping right now, and, if it won't violate the FIRST secrecy oath, I'll share our results when we are done.
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As long as your feeder and shooter mechanisms are consistent, is there any reason to get inconsistent launches?