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Re: Hostbot/Minibot Communication

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Originally Posted by DonRotolo View Post
OK, how to use it for example:

You have a battery and motor connected through a push-type switch. Your Hostbot pushes the minibot on to the pole (say, with a pneumatic piston, or maybe a big rubber band...), and the pole presses the switch.

Depending on the rules, you can either use the switch to complete the circuit to power the motor, or you can use the switch to signal the NXT brick to turn the motor on (using the motor controller that's allowed).

Hope this idea gets you started.
Yes it does thanks

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Originally Posted by lineskier View Post
Not if you have a movable conterweight system. Then you are actively using your minibot to balance your robot. Personally I think the rule was meant to avoid minibot roaming the field during the endgame, but that's just my personal opinion.
ya you are right it is only to prevent minibots from roaming the feild

Thanks every body.
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