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Massive mechatronics

Explore the impressive world of mechatronics and build up to 40 mobile robotic machines with this jumbo IQ Key kit. With more than 200 parts, the kit includes building capsules, gears, wheels and lights. Plus it has an electrical power capsule that transfers energy to all the attached parts through the connection pegs. Create your own unique robot directly out of the box!

If you would like a chance to win an IQ Key Perfect 1000 kit from Professor Plums (www.professorplums.com.au), tell us your best robot joke. The funniest original joke will win!
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How to enter

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1. To be valid, all entries must include name, address, age of entrant and Double Helix subscriber number. 2. All entries become the property of CSIRO and will not be returned. 3. Entering the competition assigns copyright to CSIRO. 4. Entries will be judged on creative merit, not by chance. 5. Age will be taken into consideration when judging. 6. All decisions on competitions are final and will not be discussed further. 7. Winners will be notified by mail and the names of competition winners only will be published three issues later. 8. CSIRO shall not be liable for any damage or loss suffered in connection with any of the prizes. 9. Any change in value of the prize between the publishing date and the delivery date is not the responsibility of CSIRO. 10. In the case that prizes become unavailable after the publishing date, CSIRO will send an alternative prize. 11. The closing date for this issue's entries is 28 February 2021. 12. Competition entries must be the entrant's own work. 13. It is the responsibility of the entrant to ensure copyright of their entry is not assigned elsewhere. 14. Winners should allow six weeks for prize delivery.

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