More than one minibot on robot

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Originally Posted by davidthefat

Even if you can have 2 bots, why waste the space and weight?

Well we are already going to build at least two minibots for the coopertition points, and if it provides beneficial to have two then why not do it?

Originally Posted by EricH

Why not put the arm on the turret? Now you can grab tubes off whatever side of the robot is handiest, and launch the minibot on whatever side is handiest--and the minibot may act as a partial counterweight to the arm if you do it right.

Full rotational capabilities are tougher--run your wires/tubing up the middle with room to twist a bit, and I think you could do it without a problem. Running up/around the side will give you headaches.

Thanks. We'll see if it will work, though the only problem could be accidental damage to the arm. That is the risk though in competitions like this so I guess its no big deal.