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Re: Something for next MUGS meeting
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lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto
Date: 
Thu, 6 Sep 2001 03:53:35 GMT
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In lugnet.org.au, Martin Scragg writes:
> In lugnet.org.au, Ross Crawford writes:
> > In lugnet.org.au, Martin Scragg writes:
> > > In lugnet.org.au, Ross Crawford writes:
> > > > How about something fairly simple to start with, like the fastest
> > > > line-navigator or something? Just to see how it goes?
> > > This is the sort of thing I was imagining (sorry Ben).  If we can come up
> > > with some simple rules say by early next week, we can get started.
> > > 
> > > Martin (off to think up some simple rules).
> > 
> > Check out rtlToronto - they've had a few Mindstorms contests now. The biggest
> > hassle is setting up some kind of "playing arena".
> Yes, I've seen some of their postings, which is why I think we should have a
> go, it sounds like fun.  I made a few of the contest entries from
> www.brickbots.com (never entered them though).
> 
> > Hey maybe if we get something soon, the ABC might like to film it for
> > their show...
> Could do, does a line follower sound that interesting for TV though?  How
> about the Monkey contest, or is this to ambitious for a first try (and in a
> short time frame).  Maybe something inbetween?

I don't think it'll really matter - if they're only doing a 4 minute spot, I
don't imagine they'll focus to closely on what the robots are doing, just as
long as there's a couple running around...

If we're gonna try & arrange a get together for the ABC thing, do we wanna
organise a room somewhere? I'm thinkin maybe Sue-Ann may not want a TV crew
trekking around her place...

> > ROSCO (off to try & break the rules!!).
> Martin (Rules are made to be broken!!)



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(...) Yes, I've seen some of their postings, which is why I think we should have a go, it sounds like fun. I made a few of the contest entries from www.brickbots.com (never entered them though). (...) Could do, does a line follower sound that (...) (25 years ago, 6-Sep-01, to lugnet.org.au, lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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