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Re: Line Following Monster
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Date: 
Thu, 29 Sep 2005 14:02:04 GMT
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On Thu, September 29, 2005 8:06 am, Bryan Bonahoom wrote:
> In lugnet.org.us.laflrc, Brian Davis wrote:
> I couldn't work out suspension because it added to the width of the vehicle.
> And, right now, it just meets the Chibot width requirement.
> > 
> > Does this meet the size requirements for ChiBots? Even if it doesn't set it
> > up for line following and we'll have a contest: your Monster vs. Trellis in a
> > head-to-head (as in "head on") line following event. Extra points if you can
> > drive over your opponent and re-find the line :-). No, Trellis doesn't have a
> > chance, but I really *like* the mental image I've got here.
> 
> I am pretty sure this thing can drive over Trellis and probably take wires off
> (or chew them up in the gears underneath).
> 
> > 
> > 
> > how are you trying to follow the line?
> 
> 2 light sensors that both want to stay on the line...nothing sophisticated
> (yet)...I am taking it with me to Steve's house this weekend to see if he wants
> to make it a "team" entry at Chibots   :)


I have a Nitro Menace (http://shop.lego.com/product.asp?p=8649) that I bought
because I want to turn it into something.  I've been thinking about an RC car, but a
line follower would be cool.  I don't think it would be super-fast, and I'm not sure
it would fit the Chibots rules, but it would be fun...

I don't think it will do 6 inch radius turns, but I'm sure I can fix that.

Well, that's just what I need.  Another project.

Steve



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