Tesla's Tornado (Rev. 2), Preparation

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Final Assembly (Bottom)

Fortunately, very little has changed in the electronics and the only additions are some status LEDs on the top plate, plus redundant IR detectors on both the top and bottom (shown) plates. If you recall the old MagMotors and compare them to these new ones, you'll notice there is now much more room around and between the motors. This has made reassembly easier.
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Finally! All Assembled

The first photo of Tesla's Tornado, v2.0 assembled. This is more of what I had in mind for v1.0, but just could not implement in time for the Nov. 2001 competition. Notice the main addition of the corner "Bot Cutters".
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"Bot's-Eye View"

What Tesla looks like to another bot--at least when he's at rest.
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