This month I worked on my final research paper, presentation, and poster (This was for a senior research project). I also kept fiddling around with the machine and tested its extents. It can't shoot balls ay faster than 1 every 2 or so seconds because the wheel needs time to rev back up in between. It needs to start in the up position because otherwise if there is already a ball in the barrel the shooter wheel wont be able to start spinning. There are a few more pieces that I think I will work on over the summer to make it a bit more robust. I need to print a case for the electronics, find a way to really secure down connections and 3D print some new sprockets. Laser cut sprockets (plywood) are very weak and the D shaped centers are starting to turn into circles. I'm considering this project complete to the point where I would be comfortable using it without any modifications, but since I like to tinker, this project is likely far from done.
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