Posted by Nate Rhoades at 1/8/2001 10:45 PM EST
Student on team #177, Bobcat Robotics, from South Windsor High School and IFC.
I was wondering if anyone had built the bridge yet, and if so, exactly how easy is it to ballance two goals on it? I was thinking that if the goals were placed upright on the bridge, the slightest angle could cause them to roll off (casters) and possibly spill all the balls. Then I thought of the idea of placing two goals on the bridge upside down. They wouldn't roll off, but they'd be top heavy. Maybe one could fit them parallel to the bridge laying down? Or, place the goal OVER the weighted bar, to reduce the probability of complete loss of control. I am also assuming that there will be few or no balls in the goals. The amount of points the small balls are compared to the time to gather them (unless really well) is not worth sacrificing the early ending matches (I think). I believe this is a mulitplier game. Sooo... if anyone could follow up with this post it would benifit everyone, i think. Have fun! (Remember: we can always release our competitive rage with a battle bot!
-Nate, Team 177 Bobcat Robotics