Summary
The Mars Base Alpha Systems Crash challenge is likely to be considered the most difficult challenge in this book. You have limited time to perform three repairs, all while avoiding touching other components that will result in the microbot’s destruction. Add to this the fact that your robot must enter and leave the black box before the time expires, and you have a lot of work ahead of you.
Remember, though, it’s not about winning or losing. Your first goal should be to attempt the challenge and obtain a score. You should then attempt to improve your robot, either by modifying its design or its programming, or both. Run the challenge again, and try to improve your score; an increasing score is one of the best methods for determining if ...
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