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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Derek Raycraft wrote:
> Steve Hassenplug wrote:
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> > The first robot should not make it's first move, until it receives a signal from
> > the arbitrator. That way, the arbitrator can start the internal timers and all
> > that stuff.
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> This is problematic. It forces the arbitrator to have to signal as well
> as listen. I think the arbitor should just start it's clocks when the
> first robot signals.
If it's decided that the arbitrator does not automaticly signal, then a touch
sensor could be added to the signal line, which starts the match. Then, the
lucky person going first, doesn't also get 1 free turn.
But, actually, I think it could be much more of a problem if the arbitrator
DOESN'T signal.
It could be very easy for someone using a touch sensor to create a false
"bounce" reading, which would cause the arbitrator to lose track of who's turn
it is. If the arbitrator has two lines coming in, and two lines going out (tied
to the line-ins) it could wait for the signal from #1, and send a signal to
#2...
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| (...) You just have to signal the first robot to start. Possibly through hitting run, or whatever method you choose. It then signals the completion of its first move. This starts the clocks. There is no advantage to sitting around contemplating an (...) (21 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| (...) This is problematic. It forces the arbitrator to have to signal as well as listen. I think the arbitor should just start it's clocks when the first robot signals. So because red goes first timing will start when the red player signals it has (...) (21 years ago, 17-Oct-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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