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Re: 110 VAC powered lego motors
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Thu, 28 Feb 2002 16:52:12 GMT
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> I am really liking the idea of having a "simple" competition, combined with
> whatever other competition there may be. The one I'm being drawn to is the
> dragsters... and I propose the following...
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> I will bring black and white electrical tape. On top of one of the tables
> at L.H.S. Library, I will put down the black tape starting at one end, and
> ending 1 foot from the other end. I will then put white electrical tape for
> the last foot to the edge of the table.
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> So the competiton is whoever can go the fastest along the black line but
> stop on the white one before falling off the end of the table wins.
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> Easy to set up, simple to run, fun to watch. For those of you who are
> worried about breaking RCX's 'n such, we could have another table after the
> race one, so if your 'bot touches the second table, you lose.
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> This would not stop your bot from flying off the edge of the table if you go
> off the black line.
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> Let the mayhem ensue
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> Dave
HI Everybody
Why don't we just do it on the floor and have a line 12" after the finish
line and you can't cross it or you're DQed. This is less risky and Lego
won't go crashing onto the floor. I hate that sound now! It hurt to much
the last time I heard it (my X-bot was 6 seconds slower than before the stairs).
I also suggest that we have an assembly line to assemble something out of
Lego (maybe 4 or 5 pieces like a simple car) for those who want a challenge.
I think that building a dragster would only take a night or two and need a
project for the next 4 months.
Phil
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| (...) Just a note about dragsters, having done them recently in SMART: I would recommend a very long track, and a very short stopping zone. EG: Track: 20 meters, and stopping zone: 20 cm, or perhaps even 10 cm. This definitely wouldn't be a 'night (...) (25 years ago, 2-Mar-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) Yes, let's get a final idea for rtl11, or are we holding out until after robosoccer? I am really liking the idea of having a "simple" competition, combined with whatever other competition there may be. The one I'm being drawn to is the (...) (25 years ago, 28-Feb-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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