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Re: Alternative endgame (from BB)
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Originally Posted by Chris is me View Post
I think that endgame would result in a lot less blown Tetrix motors!

I would probably use the NXT and an ultrasonic sensor to detect proximity from the tower switch.
I agree, it would probably diversify the robots quite a bit. If the switch needed a similar force to switch some times might use a limit switch to touch the top, and then wait and push up when the time comes.
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