The robots cannot be dangerous. So explosives would probably be ruled out. Also, we will be going through many matches (probably 10 or more) so think about the cost involved with having so many pyrotechnics... we have a generous budget of £75 from Student Robotics plus any change we find in our pockets.Are pyrotechnics allowed?
I'm thinking, for box ejection, one of those blanks used in nail guns. They are very consistent, so once you have the distance figure out, bang, and it's in the bucket. You'd need to use a pusher plate to keep from damaging the box is all.
So the boxes are only a 4" cube? How thick are the walls? Any seams on the side that will be 'up'?
I'm not sure on the cubes; I'll get exact measurements later. But I think it would be safe to say <5mm thick. No idea on seams.
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