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RE: The Great Ball Contraption
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lugnet.robotics
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Date:
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Mon, 10 Jan 2005 18:06:07 GMT
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Original-From:
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Rob Limbaugh <rlimbaugh@greenfieldgroup.NOMORESPAMcom>
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> In this way, any module submetted would have the ability to
> be put in-line with the rest, or turned 90 degrees to the right.
There is only one layout, strictly using the current rules, that a self
sustaining layout can be achieved:
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X X
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And, the balls would be traveling clockwise in the layout.
Note, that given the current basic rules, that makes the layout in the
example video backwards (because the balls travel counter-clockwise
through the layout) and the train doesn't conform to the "in-out" rule
at all.
The only logical solution, without changing existing design is to just
make multiple groups of machine layouts on several sets of tables. That
also solves the problem of one crippled machine bringing down the whole
display.
Again, the example video was meant to inspire a new idea. Which, it
has. But, when someone decides they want to make the "biggest GBC
ever", someone will eventually need a way to turn left and fill in
wasted space--or the event will need a REALLY, REALLY, REALLY long
building.
- Rob
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