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Yesterday we had a great meeting. There was well over a dozen new people who attended -- so many that I apologize for not having time to welcome each of you individually, or spend time answering all the questions. I hope you enjoyed watching, and (...) (22 years ago, 18-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: November 16th SMART Meeting
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One week reminder: 1) The November SMART meeting will be on the 16th - this Saturday - at 2pm in the Redmond library, room 2. Our mini-challenge is Slope Traversal. See elsewhere for the rules. 2) Besides voting on January's mini-challenge, we'll (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: Sample SMART "Maxi-challenges"
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I think the maxi-challenges should be competitive. I certainly see lots of value in building and demonstrating noncompetitive robots but I think the maxi and mini challenges should be at least somewhat competitive. Here is an idea that I have (...) (22 years ago, 9-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: Sample SMART "Maxi-challenges"
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Here's another maxi-challenge example: build and program a production line - an automated assembly line that builds some little LEGO 'sculpture', say a tiny car, boat, plane, Santa Claus, duck, or penguin, or whatever else strikes your fancy. The (...) (22 years ago, 9-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: Sample SMART "Maxi-challenges"
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(...) I think the tight-rope walking challenge WILL be the most difficult one, and I'm not sure it's possible either. But I *am* sure you'd learn a lot about building and programming by attempting it. And while a very tight rope might be best, I (...) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: Sample SMART "Maxi-challenges"
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I'm not sure if the tight rope challenge is possible. The "rope" would need to be extremely tight, just like the ones that circus performers use, so there is very little deflection. The warehouse challenge for the brickheap wars would be a good (...) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | November 16th SMART Meeting
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Just a reminder that the November SMART meeting will be on the 16th of the month, at 2pm in the Redmond library, room 2. Our mini-challenge will be Slope Traversal: Given an eight-foot long 2x8 resting against a chair or table, build a robot that (...) (22 years ago, 31-Oct-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Sample SMART "Maxi-challenges"
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Here are a few maxi-challenge examples. The details need to be worked out, these are merely starting points. I would very much like to hear other ideas, as well as discussion on these ideas. An example that I mentioned when describing these (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | SMART "Maxi-challenges"
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A few meetings ago we decided that we would try two different types of challenges in addition to the usual mini-challenges that SMART meetings revolve around. The first new type of challenge was the "BrickHeap Wars" that we did last meeting. I trust (...) (22 years ago, 21-Oct-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: LegWay (Re: R: WS3D RCX Challenge #5 Results)
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The EOPD sensors I used are the same as IRPDs, except they use red LEDs instead of infra-red LEDs. I was using some proto-types, but I'm told they will be available from their web site on November 1st ----- Original Message ----- From: "LJ Liberto" (...) (22 years ago, 14-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: WS3D RCX Challenge #5 Results
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(...) This is where you shamelessly plug the sponsors. Like Digilennium, who gave Ray an RIS and a set of Spybots to give out as prizes - (URL) the Pacific Science Center who help make it TOTALLY FREE for all competitors - (URL) Ray for running the (...) (22 years ago, 14-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | LegWay (Re: R: WS3D RCX Challenge #5 Results)
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(...) I'm working on a web page to show it off. Right now, I'm a little short on pictures, because I spent all last week getting a couple robots ready for the Workshop 3D Challenge. Here's a glimps of what it looks like: (URL) make a post in a (...) (22 years ago, 14-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: R: WS3D RCX Challenge #5 Results
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(...) Just search on his name. You'll see several posts: From: "Steve Hassenplug" <hassenplug@mail.com> -Rob. (22 years ago, 14-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | R: WS3D RCX Challenge #5 Results
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Dear David: I have built something similar to LegWay. How I can get in touch with Hassenplug, do you have his mail address? Giuseppe Menga menga@polito.it -----Messaggio Originale----- Da: "David Schilling" <davidNO@SPAMsunteleia.com> A: (...) (22 years ago, 14-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: WS3D RCX Challenge #5 Results
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(...) I should also have added a thank you to Ray for holding this competition, and the other sponsors for the venue, and prizes, etc. We appreciate all the work that goes into putting something like this on. Thanks! -- David Schilling (22 years ago, 14-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | WS3D RCX Challenge #5 Results
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Yesterday was the Workshop 3D RCX Challenge #5. The Lego robotics competition took place in the Pacific Science Center in Seattle. Events were line following (two divisions), sumo, and puck gathering. The code-only line tracking event will be held (...) (22 years ago, 14-Oct-02, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | WS3D RCX Challenge #5
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At NWBrickCon, Ray Freeman gave a demo of the various events that will take place at the WS3D RCX Challenge next weekend. I would like to extend a special thanks to him for the time he spent explaining to large groups of people how LEGO robotics (...) (22 years ago, 7-Oct-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | NWBrickCon thanks
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Thank you to everyone who helped out and also to everyone who brought robots to NWBrickCon this past weekend. Those of us who were there had a lot of fun. Thousands of people came to see our robots, and had opportunity to interact with some of them. (...) (22 years ago, 7-Oct-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Simon Says Robots
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Again, thanks to all the people who brought Simon Says robots to the SMART meeting to test out. This will be a major attraction at the NWBrickCon next weekend! Here are some more details that people asked about: You can drop the robots off at the (...) (22 years ago, 29-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | SMART Meeting notes - BrickHeap Wars
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Today SMART held its first competition - a BrickHeap Wars. We had four teams participate, as follows: "Something That Rotates!" Doug Bell Scott Harris Steve Burrows Nick Burrows Edward Samson "The Movers" Steve Weil Ethan Weil Michael Sloan Joe (...) (22 years ago, 29-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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