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Re: ...was - my robot works
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Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:07:15 GMT
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At 09:56 AM 10/11/07, Chris Magno wrote:
Steve Hassenplug wrote:
At 08:20 AM 10/11/07, Derek Raycraft wrote:
One suggestion I had was the first robot the break the plane of the
sawhorse legs wins.  That's very easy to judge.
If it were me, this is how I'd want to do it.  Assuming there are
"legs" holding the bar, simply put a rope from one leg to another,
about half way down.  The goal would be to make the robot's rope
touch the marker rope.
Steve

Steve's idea very much sounds like that "wall" we originally talked
about hitting.

I was just trying to expand on what Derek said.  (not my idea)

Having the robot hit the wall doesn't sound good for a couple
reasons.  I must admit, the thought of Chris' robot tapping the wall,
and smashing to the ground does sound fun, it may not be so much fun
for others.

And, doing rope-to-rope would mean the size of the robot would not be a factor.


Why dont we all just declare me the winner, and just go to dinner.
(which is NOT tonight)

I'm ok with that.  Is the tip included?

Steve



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(...) Steve's idea very much sounds like that "wall" we originally talked about hitting. Derek is right, the higher up you go the easier it seems to swing. With some re-codeing, I can get my bot to swing at any height, and so far the bottom of the (...) (17 years ago, 11-Oct-07, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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