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  1. Overview
    1. Objective
    2. Rules
  2. Construction
    1. How to Solder
    2. MIT Kit Components
      1. Microprocessor Board
      2. Rotation Counter
      3. Motor
      4. Battery Pack
      5. Servo
      6. Motor Driver
    3. Structural Support
      1. Weight Considerations
      2. Magic Lego Dimension
      3. Modularity
      4. Motors and Servo
      5. Shafts
    4. Gear Train
      1. Power Transfer
      2. General Guidelines
      3. Transmissions
  3. Programming
    1. Introduction to Computers
      1. What Makes It Go
      2. The PowerMac/Robot Board Connection
    2. Introduction to Programming
    3. MIT IC Manual and C Tutorial
    4. IC Quick Reference
      1. Setting Up IC
      2. Using IC
    5. Hardware Commands
      1. Motors
      2. Servos
      3. Shaft Encoders
      4. Dip Switches
      5. Digital and Analog Ports
      6. Time
  4. Control Theory
    1. Open Loop
    2. Closed Loop
    3. Finite State Diagrams
  5. Expectations
    1. Weekly Status Reports
    2. Final Presentation
    3. The RACE
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