Hello, Totally new to robotics but have been looking for a solution to launch successive golf balls similar to the golf ball shots spin off a golf club. Hopefully I’m in the right forum as I looked extensively for ideas about this in all forums but could not find any. I presume an overhead throw launcher would be the best way to simulate a golf spin. Any ideas as I want to find someone who could build a prototype. I appreciate everyone’s time here and I’m open to suggestions if this is not the right website for this type of product where else to look to find other launchers that would suit this need.
Welcome to the Vex Forum!
While this is a forum specifically for Vex Robotics, there are definitely many people here who can answer your question. To choose a shooter, you may want to look at these videos/websites:
I don’t know specifically what you are looking for, but my guess is that a linear puncher or “slapper” (basically same thing as a puncher but it basically “kicks” the ball) may be your best options.
What robotics platform/building set, if any, were you planning to use for this?
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Hi, welcome to the forums, i have a few questions,
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what are you planning on using for the electronics of this shooter?(this might not be the best forum for if you are using anything other than vex products)
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what design constraints do you have? like does the spin have to be identical to that of a normal golf hit, or does it just have to follow a similar path?
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if you don’t mind me asking, what is this for? like is this just a fun project you want to do?
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Hi, Thank you for the video and response. The video is very helpful. My skills are IT related and totally new to robotics. I seriously need a solution to help with my business and have been tied up with urgencies related to this possible solution and could not replay sooner. I appreciate your help to set me in the right direction.
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what are you planning on using for the electronics of this shooter?(this might not be the best forum for if you are using anything other than vex products)
I do not have knowledge of electronics for this application. I found Vex by chance on Youtube. I am open to suggestions. -
what design constraints do you have? like does the spin have to be identical to that of a normal golf hit, or does it just have to follow a similar path?
Ideally spin analytics similar to a golf ball. The design does not require contact from a golf club but I presume something similar to a catapult design. The key constaint is the ball needs to be exposed from above so it can be detected by a camera otherwise the shot will not be properly recognized. As a Proof of Concept, the ball could be a light plastic replica of a golf ball, therefore, a smaller different design could be useful to start. This plastic ball, of course, is much lighter and could not be launched as far. At an absolute minimum a 40 foot launch would be needed. Optimally, 150+ yards and of course professional golfers hit a carry around 300+ yards.
Standard 120V USA power. Initial POC might be a dozen golf balls but a complete solution would be to continuously launch a couple hundred golf balls.
I would like to confirm a Proof Of Concept as described and appreciate a recommended design and build service if available. I appreciate you input as to the design and eventual build.
Hi, I’d appreciate any thoughts…
Sorry for the late response, I don’t know if the vex forums is the best place for this type of question, as most people here are highschool or middle school students that only know a lot about different vex related stuff, you most likely find better results on a different forum.
If you end up using vex electronics for the machine and you are having problems with it, this would be the right place for that, and I will gladly help
I don’t know where else to point you for this type of project, but I wish you luck in the future of this project.
Thank you ///////////////////////
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