Build Blitz Robot Reveal - Team JVN

[Aren_Hill]

Originally Posted by Willyspu

On the opposite side of the 84t gear there is a pointer and switch, is this a encoder to hold the motor in the ready position? If not, what is it's purpose?

Thanks,
Jim
Team 2144

This single switch controls the entire retract and fire mechanism, since the cho cho only rotates once per cycle it is just as easy as running till the switch is hit, then stopping.
When the fire button is pressed the shooter pulses forward for .25 seconds, waits .25 seconds for the action to cease, then runs until the switch is hit again.

I have yet to see a simpler method.