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A late reminder about the meeting tomorrow. Hope to see everyone at the meeting in the Redmond library, 2pm as usual. Our mini-challenge is to look for a small black square on a table. Our grand challenge (first of three attempts) is to build a (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | January 25th SMART Meeting
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January 25th will be SMART's second anniversary. As usual, we are meeting in the Redmond library, room 2, at 2pm. The mini-challenge is to build a robot that can wander over a table, looking for, and stopping on a 2-inch black square, without (...) (22 years ago, 11-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: November 2002 SMART Meeting Notes
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(...) We will be using the standard tables at the library. I believe they are about two feet wide, and approximately 6 feet long. The corner radius is pretty tight, perhaps one inch. If you would like more accurate measurements, please let me know, (...) (22 years ago, 1-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: November 2002 SMART Meeting Notes
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(...) David - Some questions about this challenge: 1) What are the dimensions of the table we'll be using? What is the corner radius? 2) Will we be able to pick our starting location and orientation, or will we all use a standardized one? If (...) (22 years ago, 1-Dec-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | SMART Maxi-Challenge: Figure-8 Racing Rules
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The purpose of our having a Maxi-Challenge is to learn more about building and programming robots. I hope that this challenge will accomplish that. The fact that it will be competitive, and a lot of fun to watch will be icing on the cake! In order (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | November 2002 SMART Meeting Notes
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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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| | SMART meeting next Saturday: BrickHeap Wars!
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There's only a week left until the next SMART meeting. We'll be having a BrickHeap Wars at the meeting, so if you wish to participate in this, all you need to do is show up (by 12:30)! I'll be supplying all the bricks, RCXen, etc. However, I still (...) (22 years ago, 21-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Next meeting in two weeks: BrickHeap Wars!
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The next SMART meeting is in two weeks. For this meeting we'll be having a BrickHeap Wars -- just show up (by 12:30) and you'll be assigned to a team. I'll provide the bricks and the challenge. You'll have approximately three hours to build and (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: Pitsco bulk order
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The order arrived today, all but two parts were shipped, (they're back-ordered). I'll bring the sets to the Sept 28th meeting as I promised. I hope that everyone that ordered will be there to pick them up. If not, we'll arrange something afterwards. (...) (22 years ago, 12-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | BricksWest™ 2003 : Call for Liason
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Greetings, If you'll follow this link to lugnet.events.brickswest: (URL) find that I've made a public showing in the first stages of planning the 2003 event. I'm now requesting that a point-of-contact person for your organization be chosen or (...) (22 years ago, 7-Sep-02, to lugnet.events.brickswest, lugnet.org.us.baylug, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.org.us.sealug, lugnet.org.us.smart, lugnet.trains.org.scltc) !
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| | Re: Simon Says Robot
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One detail I forgot to mention about the Simon Says robots - the IR window of the RCX should be facing the "front" of the robot. Also, since the 'caller' robot will be placed on a slightly elevated platform, in order to receive calls when you happen (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | NWBrickCon Info
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Since SMART is one of the groups in the Seattle area sponsoring the NWBrickCon, I'm hoping that many of us will be able to bring robots for exhibits. Anything that looks like it would be interesting for others to look at, especially if it can (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Simon Says Robot
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I appologize for not getting this out sooner. Here are the 'official' specs for the Simon Says robot. I've written them as a NQC program so that anyone can use it, even if they haven't done much programming. But feel free to modify the way the (...) (22 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: Pitsco bulk order
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(...) A few people have already contacted me and placed their orders. If you want to order some parts, let me know by early Wednesday morning, say around 9AM at the latest. Also, Doug Bell is interested if anyone wants to split the following: (...) (22 years ago, 3-Sep-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Pitsco bulk order
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I just received a new catalog from Pitsco which has a lot of useful technic parts. I've temporarily put a few of the pages up on (URL) for you to look at. If anyone is interested in doing a combined order, please email me which parts and quantities (...) (22 years ago, 26-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Answer to Firmware Question
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HI Everyone, Someone asked me at the meeting on upgrading the firmware on the RCX1.0 to the RCX2 firmware. I just did some snooping around to find an official source and here it is. Goto: (URL) download the sdk (software development kit). Run the (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | July 2002 Meeting Notes
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Another awesome SMART meeting! Lots of new attendees, lots of robots, lots of discussion, lots of great ideas! The mini-challenge: The mini-challenge was to build a robot that would walk over or around a bunch of 2x4's set on edge. Every robot (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: July 27th SMART meeting
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(...) Just two more days until the meeting. I'll share some of the things I saw at BrickFest, as well as some info on the new Spybotics sets. -- David Schilling (22 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | July 27th SMART meeting
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The next SMART meeting is just under two weeks away. We'll meet on July 27th, at 2pm, in the Redmond Regional Library (room 2). The mini-challenge is to build a robot that can walk from a starting line to a finish line, while either going around, or (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: Meeting ideas
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I'm willing to give a couple of presentations. What sort of presentations does everyone want to have? I'm starting to dig into the internals of the RCX, standard firmware and NQC. Does anyone want a presentation on that? I think the important part (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: Meeting ideas
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(...) Personally I think it's a really good idea. The only question is, who is going to do the presentations? Volunteers are required. I don't want to have the same two or three people doing these over and over, it's not fair to them, as it can take (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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