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Futaba's, JR's, Sanwa's, or Kondo Kagaku's.
5. For stand-alone robots, any control mechanisms can be employed.
6. Stand-alone models must be so designed that a robot starts operating a
minimum of five seconds after a start switch is pressed (or any method that
invokes the operation of a robot).
7. Microcomputers in a robot can be of any manufacturers and any memory
sizes can be chosen.
Article 6
Restrictions on Robot Design
1. Jamming devices, such as an IR LED intended to saturate the opponents IR
sensor, are not allowed. Do not disturb your opponent's radio-control by
putting into a robot's body such devices as a jamming device.
2. Do not use parts that could break or damage the Ring. Do not use parts that
are intended to damage the opponent's robot or its operator. Normal pushes
and bangs are not considered intent to damage.
3. Do not put into a robot's body devices that can store liquid, powder, or air, in
which are thrown at the opponent.
4. Do not use any inflaming devices.
5. Do not use devices that throw things at your opponent.
6. Do not stick a robot down onto the Ring, using sucking devices or glue, or
use any type of sticky tires (such as double sticky foam tape) or any device
to assist in adding more down force (such as a vacuum device).
Section 4: Match Principles
Article 7
Match Principles
1. One match shall consist of 3 rounds, within a total time of 3 minutes, unless
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