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Connect Four game issues
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Mon, 15 Sep 2003 14:33:24 GMT
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Speaking from a event coordination perspective, I think there's a number of
issues we need to decide on before posting rules:
a) Mechanical Interface for "Your Turn". I don't think it can be as crude as
Chris suggests. I'm thinking it should be poking an axle through a predefined
hole OR shorting a motor output into a sensor in.
b) Model of game board. There appears to be at least TWO models of Connect Four
board-a new one which is all blue with yellow and red chips, and the old one,
blue frame, yellow board, red and blue chips. We need to decide on
one--probably the one with easiest physical fit and widest differentiation in
colour readings.
c) Setup for holding the Connect Four board up. Should the board actually sit
on a separate baseplate with its own mounting hardware and predfined points to
attach to it and the holder?
d) Common attach points/airspace. Where are you supposed to be while the other
robot is? Where on the board are you allowed to grasp?
e) Every robot has to have a "I've won" signal. It probably should be one of
the beep.
f) Qualifying: Consistency is an issue. I think every robot has to
consistently run at least one full game with no misdrops/misturns to qualify in.
g) Way to transport the unit onto the table easily. Every player should have a
way to get onto a table without any grief easily. So if we call Rob and Wayne
to play in competition, both Rob and Wayne have to be able to bring their
machines, plug into a gameboard and start within minutes. For alignment, I
don't think they can bring plywood with them.
Calum
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| (...) This works well for the human interface. What about asking that the RCX sends a standard message that is available on the remote control? That takes away one mechanical issue and leaves all sensors and motor ports avaailable. (...) Oh, I was (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
| | | Re: Connect Four game issues
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| (...) I have some questions (because I missed dinner) Assuming this game has been "solved", and it is possible for one to alway win, it seems like more than one game must be played, between "Competitors" These games may take some time, so it may be (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
| | | Re: Connect Four game issues
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| (...) I don't see hwy this has to be so complicated. Why not just hook up your homing sensor to the other guys RCX? That way when you park your robot after moving, the other guy knows its his turn. For a human interface, the robot could beep when (...) (21 years ago, 15-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
| | | Re: Connect Four game issues
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| Okay so I'm just an outsider wanna-be but here's my take on things (after reading the lot). The idea of an home-sensor sounds like the best one. If a "reset to home" is needed during play, just reset to the left instead of parking to the right thus (...) (21 years ago, 16-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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