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Re: Newbie question ... How to get started

According to the rules, it has to be tethered, so you could just make a switch box, each one leading to a motor. it also says you can use servos. This might be a good idea for the horizontal switch flippers. try these: http://www.intelspy.com/18gmirecose.html

Good Luck!

EDIT: although, i don't think you can control a servo with a basic switch box, it needs a PWM input, too bad, it would be great for presice movement, like fliping a switch!
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