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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Steve Hassenplug wrote:
> In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, David Koudys wrote:
> > Steve!!
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> > Good hearing from you. I owe you a hug--coming up for this competition?
> >
> > Dave K
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> No. For some reason, it just never captured my interest. Here's what I expect:
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> Your two-part robot will do the best. It will have a big advantage for
> receiving blocks, because few people have done testing where the receiving robot
> is moving. Hopefully, your moving bot is fast, and won't get stuck on stray
> blocks on the floor.
we can hope--the software checking last night--not so good...
> Calum's stationary box will do well, if he can give out just a few (one or two)
> blocks.
I can't receive a block from calum... however, I did make the shell motorized,
so maybe I'll jsut drive around randomly...
> Chris' robot will spend the whole day running around the play field with it's
> tool sticking out, looking for a place to deposit it's goods. After ejecting
> most of it's load on the floor (and never hitting it's target), the robot will
> be spent, and will get stuck in a corner. If the robot can score one point
> during the day, Chris will leave with a satisfied look on his face.
You know Chris so well....
>
> Of the other robots that show up, just a couple points will be scored. By the
> last round, half the robots will disconnect their motors, hoping another robot
> will find them, and back onto their tool. This proves to be one of the most
> effective strategies.
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>
> Like all rtl posts, please read this with the humor it was written with.
>
> I hope all goes well, and everyone has fun. I look forward to hearing how it
> went :)
>
> Steve
Oh there'll be pictures and stories galore!
Like the mighty dodge not starting sat morning and the playfield being stuck in
Hamilton... that'll be a great story!
Dave K
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