Difference between revisions of "Quick tips for beginners"
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== Exploiting glitches == | == Exploiting glitches == | ||
| − | You can stack components into each other, using servo or burst motors. Just place components on them and then set their starting positions to wherever you want. The starting direction of servo motors is the direction in which they are first placed. | + | *You can stack components into each other, using servo or burst motors. Just place components on them and then set their starting positions to wherever you want. The starting direction of servo motors is the direction in which they are first placed. |
| + | *Look for the rupt glitch if you're into flippers | ||
| + | *Motors spin faster when attached to small servo motors using small/light extenders | ||
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*Protect your wheels with weapons or large components(Ram plates, Snowplows) | *Protect your wheels with weapons or large components(Ram plates, Snowplows) | ||
*Use small wedges on burst motors to scoop your opponents up or just get under them | *Use small wedges on burst motors to scoop your opponents up or just get under them | ||
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Revision as of 12:10, 8 November 2007
Stuff not to use
- Non-HP Z-tek motors
- Weapons which weigh more than 13 kilos
- Square extenders
Stuff to use
- DDTs
- HP Z-tek motors
- Razor tips
- Iron spikes
- Maces
Exploiting glitches
- You can stack components into each other, using servo or burst motors. Just place components on them and then set their starting positions to wherever you want. The starting direction of servo motors is the direction in which they are first placed.
- Look for the rupt glitch if you're into flippers
- Motors spin faster when attached to small servo motors using small/light extenders
Design tips
- Put LOTS of weapons on your bots
- Protect your wheels with weapons or large components(Ram plates, Snowplows)
- Use small wedges on burst motors to scoop your opponents up or just get under them