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Originally Posted by JesseK

I think the more consistent scenario for this RC-centric strategy is the 5-stack, given the 6 stacks of 5 behind the glass and partners who are more likely to be able to stack on a 5 than they are on a 6.

I can say that reliably controlling a RC by only touching its lowest 6" (for the 6-stack) is pretty tough after the RC is in the air. Doable, but tough. I know that our prototypes have been much more reliable if they're closer to the RC's center of mass, which is about 16" off the ground. It's still early though.

Our robot still needs a lot of upgrades to speed, accuracy, and grip ability, but so far we have successfully stacked a RC on a stack of 6 crates fairly easily even without any automated levels. I think teams that planned to do this from the start won't have any problems.