Just to ask, what type of launching systems do you think is the best?

In my opinion, I really like the t-fling but I am too lazy to attach it to our robot. It is very fast and is consistent. It is fairly easy to build but hard to attach to a robot. What I use is a ratchet (AKA pulley) launcher. I would not recommend choo choo because it is hard to make and not as cons…

Hi @VEX-D5-TEAM welcome to the forum. As a new user you don’t know about the amazing search functionality. This amazing feature can search over a decades worth of info. Want to know about catapult designs? Search!! Want to know the best launch systems? Search!!! It is friendly, fast and FREE.

Adding to what @VexBuilder77 said, the T-fling is a great charging mechanism. It’s concise, simple, and does not have too much friction. It also charges the catapult from the back/fulcrum, unlike the choo-choo or racheting pulley mechanism (the thing on Swish). I feel like the racheting pulley is g…

(Making two posts because of seperation) There are a few topics for new users that I think you should read, @VEX-D5-TEAM . PSA to new forum users v2 (There is a topic by @Foster called “Help Us Help You” but I can’t find it… (Foster, help.)) New Team Starting Resources I hope this helps!

Searching on topics by Foster and titlers Help Us Help You" gets me this link [image] Help us help you VEX V5 General Discussion We are now deep in the season, lots of teams are going to their first event and it’s crunch time, or teams have been to events and need help. …

Launching systems

VEX IQ Robotics Competition Discussion IQ Rapid Relay (2024-2025 Game)

Foster December 27, 2024, 7:25pm 6

Searching on topics by Foster and titlers Help Us Help You" gets me this link