Puncher Shooter

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Originally Posted by Trey178

Team 178 has had luck with the pneumatic punter. We tested a prototype that gave us a 17" push, divided into 3 stages, with (at least) 50 psi. When tilted (angle currently unknown) it was able to clear the truss and the high goal. Plus, it had enough air stored for two more cycles. Video has been recorded of these tests and I will provide a link when available.

We've got more 8" pistons on the way so the above configuration is not final. If this does become part of our bot the students need to figure two things.

1. Where to mount the completed mechanism on the robot
2. How we can properly seat the ball in place for an optimal shot

EDIT 11:24pm: link to video highlighted above. Go to 10:50 in.

Thanks Trevor! That's exactly what I was hoping to hear! One question. What is the diameter of the 8" cylinder you are using?

To answer one of your remaining problems, we have receiver arms that catch the ball and funnel it to a back wall. From that position it is supported in 3 spots and we will shoot it from there.