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Re: FRC 2011: Logomotion [Initial Impressions]
After reading the rules, we talked strategy and design (which is secret now.)
That said:
I really like the BaneBots thing (using up to 4 total BB motors, of any of the 4 types) although I think the RS550's will be the most popular since they have the highest power output (~250 watts, according to the FIRST specs). I also sorta like the uber-powerful FP motor (~290) watts), and fear for its life in competition (POOF!), although there is currently no source for it (AM dosen't have it).
I like the multiple but similar game pieces. We are very, very glad that our 2007 robot still works perfectly (the arm at least) because we just fixed it up for a parade. That said, the tubes in 2007 were all around bigger than these (the tubes at least) and the center diameter is much larger then than the triangles and squares now.
I like the mini-bot.
(now back to drawing robot mechanism ideas on paper)
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