'Air Sort': Sorting by Landing Time
The craziest sorting mechanism is no mechanism at all. Using physics to separate game pieces in mid-air.
The craziest sorting mechanism is no mechanism at all. Using physics to separate game pieces in mid-air.
Don't just park. A second-by-second breakdown of a winning 30-second Autonomous routine.
You have 9 slots. Don't waste them. Strategies to manage the Artifact Limit on the Ramp.
Your battery is your fuel tank. Learn about internal resistance, voltage sag, and why you should never charge at 4A.
Winning matches isn't enough. You need Ranking Points. A deep dive into the DECODE season's RP math and how to maximize your score.
How to play aggressive defense without getting a Yellow Card. Pinning, blocking, and trapping rules explained.
The ultimate comparison. We rank the three major drivetrain types based on Agility, Traction, Cost, and Coding Complexity.
The standard for a reason. Why Mecanum wheels offer the best balance of mobility and simplicity for most teams.
Is Swerve worth the cost? Analyzing the benefits of omnidirectional movement and field-centric control for the DECODE season.
The tank. The bulldozer. When raw pushing power and traction matter more than fancy strafing.
You don't need a shooter. How a simple 'Dumper' design can outperform complex shooters in the Low Goal game.
Which fits your robot? A direct comparison of space claims and complexity for DECODE indexers.
Why does everyone use yellow surgical tubing? The physics of the 'Beater Bar' intake and why it's the most reliable choice.
Precision over chaos. Using compliant wheels for a 'Touch It, Own It' intake style.
The debate ends here. Which intake style is better for the DECODE artifacts? We compare grip, speed, and durability.
Purple-Green-Purple. How to optimize your scoring patterns to maximize the Motif Bonus in DECODE.
Stability. Retention. Range. How adding backspin to your game piece changes everything.
Is the shortcut worth it? Analyzing the strategic value of the Secret Tunnel zone in DECODE.
Which is better for aiming? Adjusting the angle or adjusting the speed? A data-driven comparison.
Simplicity is king. Why a fixed hood shooter might be the most reliable choice for DECODE's high-goal targets.
Is one motor enough? Why nearly every top team uses dual-motor flywheel systems for recovery time and torque.
Why does your second shot always miss? We explain the physics of flywheel recovery and how to maintain RPM during rapid fire.
The geometry of winning. When to use a high lob shot to evade defense versus a flat laser shot for speed and accuracy.
Can you change range just by changing speed? We analyze the physics of RPM modulation for range control.
The Lazy Susan approach. How horizontal spindexers offer massive storage capacity for the DECODE artifacts.
Space saving and gravity fed. Why the vertical 'Revolver' style indexer is perfect for compact robots.
Uncouple your driving from your shooting. Why a turret is the ultimate weapon for scoring under defense.
So you want to build a turret. Let's talk about X-Contact bearings, 3D printed pulleys, and wire management.