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Originally Posted by JimBryson
I feel we are way over our heads on arm/manipulator design and fabrication.
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You're on the right track, asking for help. We like to help. The resources already described will get you started, but remember that you can make a good arm with just a hacksaw, drill and file. Think about using 1" square aluminum tubing with 1/16" or 1/8" wall for the arm (or maybe a little larger), use aluminum alloy 6061.
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Originally Posted by KrazyCarl92
Teams would usually rather pick a team that can score low 90% of the time quickly than a team who scores high 30% of the time and takes an eternity to do so.
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Indeed. A team that is consistent beats a team that isn't, every time.
Also, now that the drivetrain is done
give your drivers a LOT of time to practice. Get some carpeting and drive until the wheels fall off. Excellent drivers can make up for a lot of machine flaws.