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Re: Mindstorm Robotwars style competition in Southern California/Los Angesles area?
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lugnet.robotics
Date: 
Tue, 12 Jan 1999 20:57:11 GMT
Original-From: 
Paul Speed <pspeed@augustschellANTISPAM.com>
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Paul Speed wrote:
> 
> Well,
>         I agree with number two, but as likely many will point out
> number would probably be disruptive to other 'bots trying to do the

...err... number _one_ would probably be disruptive...

I should proof read better.

> same thing.
> 
>         -Paul (pspeed@augustschell.com)
> 
> Mark Tarrabain wrote:
> > 
> > You know, I really believe that disallowing IR is a bad idea.
> > 
> > Although I would agree that using the IR to shut down or disable opponents is a Bad
> > Thing(tm), and should result in disqualification, IR usage that can be justifiably
> > used in a non-offensive manner should really be allowed.
> > 
> > I can think of two examples right off the top of my head where this could be used:
> > 
> > 1) Using IR to function as sonar.
> > 2) In the Freeweight category, where there is no (current) limit on what can be put
> > into a robot, 2 RCX's could theoretically be used in a single robot.  They should
> > be allowed to use IR to communicate.
> > --
> > Did you check the web site first?: http://www.crynwr.com/lego-robotics
> --
> Did you check the web site first?: http://www.crynwr.com/lego-robotics
--
Did you check the web site first?: http://www.crynwr.com/lego-robotics



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  Re: Mindstorm Robotwars style competition in Southern California/Los Angesles area?
 
Well, I agree with number two, but as likely many will point out number would probably be disruptive to other 'bots trying to do the same thing. -Paul (pspeed@augustschell.com) (...) (28 years ago, 12-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)

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