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Re: Newbie question ... How to get started

go to home depot a get a electric junction box and a wall plate. At Radio shack, get some3- way toggle switches that return to their starting position by themselves. drill hoes in the wall plate for each switch and mount it to the junction box. run wires from each mounted switch to each motor, it would be a good idea to use tank style steering. have one motor for each side of the robot, each powering 2 or more wheels. then have other switches and motors for flipping the switches in the "tomb"

you have to build a body for this. i don't know if a VEX kit from IFIrobtics.com would be allowed. you could always use legos! like the ones from the RXC or NXT.
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