Side vs. Top Shooter

[Alex.q]

Originally Posted by farmersvilleRob

But how heavy were the nerf balls? This year's are 11.2 ounces. Thats very heavy and will make a HUGE difference in the torque to rpm ratio gearbox. Especially when watching these threads go through and the prototype shooters are barely making the 8 foot shot. Which is also a big change in distance considering that gravity cannot play a part in the full slope like it could in 2006. As well, there is a compression difference pointed out in my previous point that also is a huge affect on the needed torque to compress the ball while taking it in. 2006 was a rpm game. This is a torque game

Do I read this as I should use my cims for a shooter, or can multiple FPs or RS-775-18s provide the necessary torque? We don't yet have a finished prototype of this system, but our goal is 20 ft (hopefully). We do not however, wish to lose our cims from the drivetrain unless absolutely necessary. And in regards to copying 2006/09 I don't mind copying it if* it works.

*conditionally of course.