+ Shashank
- finished the frame of the prototype, fitted with plastic and omni wheels on the top and small wheels on the bottom. the top was 10" off of the ground, and the offset between the top and bottom wheels was 8" horizontally
- hooked motors up to said prototype and ran it (video in drive). we discovered a few things:
we debated whether mechanum wheels are a whorthwhile pursuit.
in addition, we don't actually have many tread wheels with tread on them, so we either need to make more, or simulate them in another way
- discuss the findings for dead zones
- intake some balls into the current prototype and see what percentage ends up in said "dead zones"
- create a few more bars with different wheel set-ups: compliant, similar to bottom bar, omnis on the sides. for all of these, get a hex shaft the same width as the one currently housing the tread/omni set-up, and evenly space 8-10 4" wheels or large number (however many fit) of small wheels along it, with spacers in between and a pulley on one side for the belt/motor.
- if we have time, test said set-ups
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