I am thinking doing a four bar for my mobile goal intake. Does the mobile goal need a platform to rest on? For example I have seen teams resting the mobile goal on the c-channels of their chassis while they carry it.
Theoretically no, but practically absolutely. Definitely would recommend it.
It all depends on your base design, our mobile goal lift(also a four bar) doesn’t rest on any platform
What is your gear ratio for your four bar?
I would absolutely recommend it. I made a chain bar mobile goal intake, and rested it on a platform. Again, absolutely necessary.
I would definitely recommend it. Personally our four bar intake is designed to have minimal contact with the goal so we can have an easier release in the 20 point. Because of this the goal isn’t very stable just in he intake so we have channels that it rests on to keep it from tipping while going over the pipes.
No wonder your is side ways. xD
P.S I know why it’s sideways actually, but you should use a platform across your base.
We used a c-channel across with a one motor, two sided 4 bar. The mobile goal rest on the bar then folds outwards as necessary.
Do it or it will slide out.