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Re: Is Sumo in or out? Please make it "in"!
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Tue, 7 Nov 2000 15:39:24 GMT
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> There was a competition here in Seattle this weekend. (See
> http://www.workshop3d.com/rcx/) There were three events: Line Tracking,
> Sumo, and Puck Gathering. The line tracking and sumo events are much
> simpler events to create robots for than the puck gathering one. While both
> building and programming are obviously required for all robots, the line
> tracking focuses on needing good programming ability to win. The sumo, on
> the otherhand, basically requires sound building. There were a lot of
> enties for both categories, and only two for the puck gathering event. This
> makes sense if you think about it.
I like the many ideas thrown around here. The line tracking idea is very
appealing to me. Trying to get a 'bot to follow a zigzag line as quick as
possible is challenging. The issues: how big can you make the 'bot and if
you can only use parts from one Mindstorms kit. The second point is for
those that have more than 1 light sensor. Having the limit at just one
sensor is definitly more challenging than having 2 straddling the line. As
well, having a wall at the end of the line, so when the 'bot hits the wall,
the 'bot has to turn around and follow the line back to the start, now
there's a challenge.
K, here's what I'll do:
I'll arrange to get the planks of white boards, about 1 foot wide, and black
electrical tape to the next competition.
That is, if people are interested in this competition.
Take care
Dave
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| I'm wondering what the status is with what events will be held at the February competion? I know that there's been some discussion on cancelling the Sumo event, but unless you can come up with something equally simple both to explain and build for a (...) (24 years ago, 6-Nov-00, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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