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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Rob Stehlik writes:
> Hi Dave,
> I have an idea that would be a nice addition to the standard playing field.
> What if there was a high contrast line placed about 15 cm (6 inches) within
> the walls? This would allow robots to detect the line a back away from the
> perimeter without having to bash into the walls. Of course it would be
> optional for robots to navigate this way, since one could just as easily use
> bumpers to detect the walls. It would be simple to add a line with tape, as
> long as the colour is different from the floor. What does everyone think
> about this? (I guess it would mean an update to the rules page...)
I don't mind, but Dave and Rob are building the arena, so it's up to them.
Someone let me know so I can update the page.
Calum
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| I thought about the tape idea and i can see no reason why not to have it..... so if the people who will be building the board (dave/bruce) want to do it then go for it. Chris (22 years ago, 21-Oct-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| One of the competition ideas which didn't make it to BrickFest this year was to be in a walled enclosure. In the design process, I discovered that a line is not a good idea. You need a black border going all the way to the wall. If you put a line (...) (22 years ago, 21-Oct-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) I'm buying wood this weekend--I have a *brilliant* plan to make the arena totally portable ;) Going over to my uncles little wood shop to assemble, and I prob'ly won't paint it at all before the upcoming match--only have 2 weekends before said (...) (22 years ago, 21-Oct-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| Hi Dave, I have an idea that would be a nice addition to the standard playing field. What if there was a high contrast line placed about 15 cm (6 inches) within the walls? This would allow robots to detect the line a back away from the perimeter (...) (22 years ago, 21-Oct-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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