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Re: Mini Bot - displeasure
Tom,
Read the rules about what you can construct your robot with. You only are required to use the tetrix battery and motors. The rest of the mechanical can be built from standard FRC parts, Aluminum, polycarb, etc!!!

The point bill is trying to make is that as I mentioned, the NXT brick is not required. Currently there are no rules specifically for the mini bot electrical system. As such one could use the two household electrical switches to power your motors. This will allow your robot to be lighter and avoid needing to buy a NXT controller brick and the tetrix motor controller.
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