When I say claw I mean like a roller or a lift.
So I have been building our intaking claw and i have been thinking, what is the best “class”? Personally i think it might be something with a roller or flex wheel.
There is no “one class” that surpasses every other design. Ultimately it’s up to team preference, and more importantly, what your drivers would like to use. However to entertain your question…
I have been theorizing about a flex wheel roller (like you would’ve seen in Push Back Worlds) into a little conveyor that pushes the pin/cup stack into a claw, which then lifts it. Of course, that’s a lot of gears & bands, so it’s complex, but it’s worth it in my mind.
What are the pros and cons of each design? What designs are better or faster?