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I was browsing the Seattle Robotics Club pages and saw the link to the fire fighting robot contest ((URL) is a northwest qualifier event for this held March 15 this year. While it is too late for this year, maybe we could consider this as a mega (...) (22 years ago, 2-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: What's up with HiTechnic?
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(...) I heard rumor (only a rumor, I can't back this up) that the exposure they've gotten from media such as Steve Hassenplug's TV interview has swamped them with orders. Perhaps John can confirm. If true, that's a real testament to the demand out (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | What's up with HiTechnic?
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Anyone know what is going on with them? They've been "reorganizing production" for a while now, long enough that I am wondering if there is something else going on. Plus there was someone selling custom sensors on eBay a while ago, which looked like (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Finding the rope
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We've built a couple rope climbing robots, but both assume they are started pointed pretty much directly at the rope. One of them does a little searching to make sure it is lined up accurately, where as the other one gathers the rope in (...) (22 years ago, 25-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Figure 8 Vehicle number
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David, Sorry to address this here, but I don't know how to get past your spam blocker. Can you provide me with a broadcast number for myself and another one for Joseph? We are working (struggling) with programming and hope to each produce an entry. (...) (22 years ago, 23-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: Rope crossing mini-challenge?
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(...) And maybe bonus points for shooting the rope across the gap first 8?) ROSCO (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Rope crossing mini-challenge?
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As I was working on the rope climbing mini-challenge, I got thinking that another rope-related mini-challenge that might be interesting is making a robot that can cross between two tables via a rope. Maybe have multiple levels of difficultly, like (...) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Rope Climbing
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As promised, here are the details about the next mini-challenge: rope climbing. Build a robot that starts 12" away from a dangling rope, moves towards it, and climbs it so that the robot raises itself at least 12" above the ground. The rope will be (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | 4H State Technology Conference
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Hi Everyone, I have been asked by Wendy Lewis, the leader of a 4H Technology club in Everett, to bring some robots to display/demo at a technology conference that they are hosting. Unfortunately, I can make it and besides, most of my RCX's are going (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | January 2003 SMART Meeting Notes
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Today's meeting was the 2nd anniversary of SMART. A quick show of hands revealed that between half and two thirds of the people attending today's meeting have been attending for two years! We also have a lot of new people coming in -- while today's (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jan-03, to lugnet.org.us.smart)
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| | Re: January 25th SMART Meeting
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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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