Fuel Vs. Gears

[Chak]

Originally Posted by Valkonn

As such, a single robot probably can't get the RP from turning all 4 rotors.

Probably? Time to watch out for that robot at worlds then.

Originally Posted by Cory

I fully expect Einstein alliances to put 100+ balls in the high goal in auto.

I agree, however (credit to pilleya for pointing this out):

Originally Posted by Manual 3.11.4

A BOILER processes FUEL in to steam at an average rate of five (5) FUEL per second per GOAL

So during autonomous period itself, only about 15*5=75 balls can be scored. How would the other balls be counted, if they aren't counted before autonomous ends?
It seems strange that FIRST would limit the dream of the perfect auto with a slow ball counter. To the Q&A we go!