FRC 5817 Shooter Prototype Teaser #2

[IKE]

Great work. For a young team, you have demonstrated a very precise and has possibility of being very accurate.

The reason I say potential for accuracy is that over the years I have seen a number of impressive prototypes get turned into mediocre robots. Sometimes it is because the fixturing of the prototype is quite massive compared to the spindly structure of the robot. Sometimes it is the voltage loss during the match playing into the speeds/power/controls. Sometimes it is the massive flywheel of the proto gets reduced to reduce weight. Often it is the nuance of had feeding vs. robot feeding the ball.

Anyway you look at it, you have a lot to be proud of and thank you for sharing. I would recommend you do not waste time trying to impress the competition at this point in the season and letting critics get in your head. You have just a few short weeks to get this shooter on a working robot.

Unlike many previous years, the robot has some pretty rough terrain between supply and scoring opportunities.

Also unlike many years, you essentially get one shot before playing fetch. Many shooters are very consistent once a lot of practice shots are used to line it up. On the field, you will not have these practice shots, so make sure you understand what it takes to either get into position, or reduce position sensitivity.

Great work so far, but keep the pedal to the metal turning that prototype into a robot.

One other "pro-tip" if possible, do not take that prototype apart until you have a better version of it if at all possible. If you stumble across the secret sauce without really knowing what went into the pot, it is helpful to have a reference when dealing with a second batch that turns out sub-par.