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Unread 09-01-2017, 16:24
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Re: Do fans count as motors?

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G28. Don’t use air to direct/redirect FUEL. ROBOTS may not use forced air to affect the movement of FUEL that is outside the volume of the ROBOT.
Violation: RED CARD.
I think air-powered shooters are legal, but only if the airflow current doesn't go outside of the robot volume. So if the air launches fuel, and pushes it in midair, it is no longer legal. However, that could be hard to determine, so I wouldn't risk it.
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