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Unread 15-01-2004, 08:17
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Re: Ohh Well another trans down the tube

last year a few teams build wedges to give them a protective and pushing advantage as you pointed out

problem was some bots didnt handle being 'lifted' a little and were tipped over in shoving matches - and tipping another bot will get you disqualified.

if you lift the side of the bot you are pushing against, all that does is transfer most of the weight to its rear wheels - they can still push back just as hard, but you have altered their center of gravity, and there is a good chance you will tip them.