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Originally Posted by Roboshant
I think a team can feasibly achieve 2 out of the 3 tasks rather simply. (in order of simplicity)
1. Passive gear mechanism
2. Velcro (if ruled legal) or other type of drum/winch climber mechanism
The aforementioned 2 tasks could probably be manufactured and put on a robot in 1-2 weeks or less by a good amount of teams. This leaves a good amount time to develop a somewhat effective shooter. Now that time could possibly be better spent improving other function of the robot along with driver's practice. At the end of the day I think many teams find themselves with the resources to check off all three tasks, but I'm curious to see how this translates to competition.
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I am on a similar wavelength with Dikshant. A passive gear mechanism can be integrated quite easily. The climber is a bit harder but really again if velcro is ruled legal (Which I am of the mindset this is almost a definite) than all you need for a climber is a drum covered in hard velcro. With all the COTS solutions for Drums from WCP and Competition Robot Parts this isnt hard at all and could be extremely effective.
My team personally is going to be prioritizing balls over gears and gears over climbing. However, I do expect to be able to accomplish everything. Atleast by our 2nd regional
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However, we will not even be attempting to build a climber until our shooter as well as gear mechanisms are all atleast somewhat working. Karthiks Golden Rules are definitely something which should be taken to heart. I hear he knows a thing or two about FRC.
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