teaser of 2502's robot

[Sperkowsky]

Looks great. Can you only shoot from the middle?

[hutchMN]

Originally Posted by Sperkowsky

Looks great. Can you only shoot from the middle?

no, anywhere on the battter and any side. We do prefer the middle

[Sperkowsky]

Originally Posted by hutchMN

no, anywhere on the battter and any side. We do prefer the middle

That is good. It always worries me when I see a robot with one shooting position.

[mott]

One other "word of caution" based on seeing several similar shooting/collecting mechanisms in 2014, since you can't shoot with your collector pulled inboard, people will quickly figure out that they can "block" you from shooting simply by pulling up behind you where you wouldn't be able to flip your collector out.

Granted, they would probably be limited to the pinning time limit before having to move away but this would add significant time to every cycle you run.

Not sure if you have any options to allow a shot to be taken without clearing your collector outside your frame perimeter but that might be worth some attention.

Great job though on the machine!

[Ginger Power]

Incredible robot! Hopefully we'll get to compete at the State Championship together this year. Wouldn't expect anything less from such a great team. There are three 2502 alumni on Bison Robotics and they're all brilliant.

Are you able to calibrate the catapult to shoot from further away? Example: Defense robot follows you around and parks in your spot, do you have to go to a different spot, or will you be capable of shooting from a robot width away from the tower?

[hutchMN]

Originally Posted by Ginger Power

Incredible robot! Hopefully we'll get to compete at the State Championship together this year. Wouldn't expect anything less from such a great team. There are three 2502 alumni on Bison Robotics and they're all brilliant.

Are you able to calibrate the catapult to shoot from further away? Example: Defense robot follows you around and parks in your spot, do you have to go to a different spot, or will you be capable of shooting from a robot width away from the tower?

We are capable of shooting from a robot width away from the tower

[hutchMN]

Originally Posted by anishde

Great job, guys! Clearly your work with Aerial Assist helped you out on this one...

We got most of our inspiration from team 16's 2012 robot.

[silverD]

Love seeing more and more MN presence on CD! Awesome robot and I hope to see it in action. Looks like the practice is paying off.
Nate

[Aaron Doull]

I love your guys' tower! Also, the simple style shooter looks great!