FRC 2012 Ball Launcher Trajectory Testing by iR3 Creative

Building off our last video seen here: http://youtu.be/DO0XzkthMUs

The top of the shooter is 57" and distance measurements were taken from the front of the shooter to the backboard.

We designed this basket ball launcher to test shooting concepts on the fly!

We decided to test some of the best trajectories for long distance shots. Early testing is showing that line drives are difficult to make bouncing off the backboard. Higher trajectory shots are proving to have a higher % of makes because they strike the backboard with less forward velocity.

Also notice that we have turned our shooter horizontal for the most recent tests, we have not yet determined the advantages or disadvantages of either configuration.

For more information on the shooter check out Modulox.com
To buy Modulox components check out Andymark.com

Note: While iR3 Creative offers Modulox in kits and as a product line, the Modulox Shooter is not intended to be a product and is simply a reference tool and community resource. Please make sure any and all design choices are entirely within competition rules and fit your teams design intent.

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