second 1726 FRC ball magnet test

Testing the ball magnet on the actual prototype 2010 FRC robot again. We changed the roller friction material to shelf liner, and played with the position of the roller, moving it slightly down and back. It appears that we need more torque, less speed on the roller, and possibly less friction on the "blocker bar" behind the ball? But it does work.....

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Science & Technology

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• FIRST
• FRC
• 2010
• breakaway
• ball
• magnet
• roller
• prototype
• test
• NERDS
• 1726

[ForkInAnOutletTV]

thats illegal in breakaway, because the ball would be in the same position relative to the robot which is illegal

[frc1726]

Thanks for your concern, but you might want to read the rules again, carefully, and see exactly what they say about possessing the ball. The ball stays in contact with the field, so it's not carrying

[Loadingist]

what motor are you guys using? and what is the roller made of? looks very effective!

[kennypu]

oh wow nvm, i guess that is allowed o.O

[kennypu]

That is very cool, but wouldn't that be considered 'having position of the ball'?