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Does anyone have any opinion on what aspect of the score is more important- less time or accuracy in distance?

I'm inclined to believe that for sub-competitive teams, the better target to focus on is speed (shorter time) because it's easier to achieve a short amount of time in a manner of ...

TylerMiller wrote:Does anyone know a website or book about how to program an arduino.

Something like this? http://www.adafruit.com/products/1019
Adafruit is a very good source of microcomputer parts for both Pis and Arduinos.

How are you guys planing on stoping your vehicle, I am planning on using an arduino as a timer to cut power to the motor.
I plan on letting the whole thing run on a Python script with a Raspberry Pi with a motor HAT, so a very similar idea that seems to be the general consensus.
Just curious ...

TylerMiller wrote:How are you guys planing on stoping your vehicle, I am planning on using an arduino as a timer to cut power to the motor.

I plan on letting the whole thing run on a Python script with a Raspberry Pi with a motor HAT, so a very similar idea that seems to be the general consensus.

See you guys at Wright State!

The new rules keep me from modifying my maglev from last year, but that's probably for the best. Took 4:46 to complete a test run last year at regionals. Still got 3rd place though.

Can't wait to rock regionals in Lexington this year! I'm already designing all my building event stuff.