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Re: stop when it isn't fun anymore
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Wed, 31 Dec 2003 15:56:33 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Rob Stehlik wrote:
> ...That is what I decided to do. I just couldn't get into this connect four
> thing. I had the beginnings of my code written, but did not have the skills or
> the motivation to learn how to code alpha beta junk. I had the robot maybe 75%
> built, but I was really unhappy with how it turned out. Way too wobbly and
> flimsy. So, I tore everything apart and decided to sit this one out. I'm
> actually scheduled to work on competition day anyway.
I can't say I blame you, this is a tough contest. My current read is Chris,
Steve, Bruce, Derek, are entering this contest. Any more?!
> On a more positive note, Chris had a fantastic idea for the next competition:
> Put a dish or paper plate with marbles in it on top of a robot, and have it
> drive around an obstacle course as fast as posssible while losing as few marbles
> as possible. Nice and easy. And I LIKE it!
The plate has to be something common and easily obtainable anywhere (ie, can't
be your Aunt Martha's special casserole dish or your parents favourite William
Ashley pattern that went out of production 62 years ago). I figure like, the
lid of a Wendy's chili container or something.
Calum
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| (...) Rob, I'll offer, again: For anyone interested in building a robot, but not learning what alpha-beta means, I have stand-alone code for an RCX that will calculate the next move. All you need to do is scan the board and send (via IR) the (...) (21 years ago, 31-Dec-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| ...That is what I decided to do. I just couldn't get into this connect four thing. I had the beginnings of my code written, but did not have the skills or the motivation to learn how to code alpha beta junk. I had the robot maybe 75% built, but I (...) (21 years ago, 31-Dec-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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