Before I critique strategy of launching totes or this year I must congratulate 20 on another robot well done. The intake wheels are some of the most powerful I've seen and the banebot wheels were a great choice. Cant wait to see it in person at FLR.
I don't think launching totes is a viable strategy (prove me wrong if you disagree
) because its a risky move. If you line it up wrong or have the wrong power you run the risk of knocking over your own stack. Also it is super dangerous to launch 7.8 lb totes around and potentially outside of the field. If you miss you're going right for the scoring table and/or refs.
A brief aside: 20 has the good fortune of having a great alumni core. Even when you guys are in college you're helping your team.
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2015:
Montreal Regional Chairman's Award
2014:
Finger Lakes Regional Chairman's Award, Tech Valley EI
2013:
Boston Regional Winners with
125 and
126
2012:
Connecticut Regional Engineering Inspiration Award
We all need to remember to be careful at these competitions. Danger lies in the most unexpected (and comical) places. - Alexander McGee [more] 
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