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Re: "Helix" robots in 2006/2009

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Originally Posted by gyroscopeRaptor View Post
Remember only three balls max may be carried by a robot, and any more will get you a 3 point penalty each. Don't count on any complicated hopper or container being useful.
Exactly what I was about to say. Just an idea but you should think about designing the carrying mechanism so that it can only hold a maximum three at once. This way you limit the chances of increasing the opponents score.
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