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Re: Answer to if the Minibot needs to stay at the top of the pole

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Originally Posted by Zuelu562 View Post
Well the incentive is for minibots to be as light as possible. We have a mentor who is very versed in the creation of 1lb bots. If we get that, as few electronics as possible, with those two motors we will FLY up the pole.
Minimum weight of a minibot is ~2.25 lbs due to the battery and motors. It will weigh a 1/2-lb more unless it's held together with magic, turned on by magic, and the motors drive weightless wheels. Just thought I'd throw that out there.
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