A coin flip is a wonderful thing. Not because it makes the decision for you, but because when the coin is in the air, you realize what you really want. - rtfgnow [more]
Solution to the differential equation for the acceleration of a direct-drive (shaft-drive) MINIBOT up the pole. Rotor+shaft inertia is ignored. Friction is assumed to be speed-independent.
This white paper, written by one of FRC Team #1640's mentors, A.A. Koenig, Ph.D., analyzes the physics of a ball launcher with a two-wheel configuration.
A coin flip is a wonderful thing. Not because it makes the decision for you, but because when the coin is in the air, you realize what you really want. - rtfgnow [more] 
