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Wow! This is one smart robot. Revolutionary digital controls mean easy exact regulation of ball speed amount of spin wait time and landing spot with randomization to make robot more unpredictable and more similar to actual play. Normal Mode gives you simple manual control over each function. In Drill Mode run any of the 64 drills stored on the controller. Easily adjust robot for even complex functions with simple to understand cell phone like menu system. Use PC Mode to create and save drills using a simple interface then run those drills direct from your PC. Send and receive drill files via internet with students friends and others. Setup Mode lets you calibrate motors to a set standard and select your desired language for operation. Universal power supply works worldwide with inexpensive plug adaptors. Intelligent design allows selection of favored hand so drills run correctly for either right-handers or left-handers. Stop delivery of balls manually by time or by count--your choice! Precisely place ball with 21 oscillation positions and 30 speed settings. Go as fast or slow as you want--from 1 to more than 170 balls per minute. Adjust wait time in .05 second increments. Minimal assembly required. Made by Newgy Industries. Includes the following
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