first off, i do hope great minds think alike! haha. heres why -
we are sporting a lift, leaning backwards to keep the mass of the ball central over the bot, cascade style belting, driven up AND down with two cims by an entirely fabricated gearbox and a combination of delrin and 8020 rollers and t slots. (though are entire "guillotine" we call it, is made from 8020 stock.
many similarities. puts my teams mind at ease about our design more
looks incredible. best of luck to you!