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Re: rtlToronto11 Event Rules Posted
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Mon, 6 May 2002 19:26:20 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Trevyn Watson writes:
Does anyone have any ideas for robots that fit these guidelines? I had
and idea for the 8 inch gap, 12 inch bot, and so did someone else I
know, but I cant think of anything for these rules that doesnt require
more than one RCX.

It's not impossible.  One source of inspiration might be the Bridge Builders
episode of Junkyard Wars:

http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/junkyard/episode/season_05_02.html

It could be an unfolding device like a modern bridgelayer tank, or possibly
just a platform with small lips that flip out and get you the extra
distance.  Another idea could be a leapfrog device that jumps across the gap
(I guess you'd need a LOT of stored energy for the hop) and some degree of
positioning to make sure you weren't leaping off the wrong edge.

As a side note, Chris picked a foot gap with a foot size because it gives
you the possibility of using a diagonal length that's longer than 12 inches.
If we go back to the idea of fitting in a longer shape corner to opposite
corner of that cube, then you're under that 3D pythagoras thing.

Calum



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Does anyone have any ideas for robots that fit these guidelines? I had and idea for the 8 inch gap, 12 inch bot, and so did someone else I know, but I cant think of anything for these rules that doesnt require more than one RCX. Maybe I just need (...) (23 years ago, 6-May-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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