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Re: CAN you believe it... The next Robotics game.
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lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb
Date: 
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:42:40 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Van Winden wrote:
> Ok, so I meant to do this months ago, and I have just been swamped..
> 
> So with out further ado, here are my thoughts on our next game:
> 
> 
> ****************The Can Game***********
> 
> Premise of the Game:
> Build a robot that can find the heaviest can in the play field.
> The play field will contain multiple (unlabeled?) cans of different sizes and
> shapes, the Largest can is not necessarily the heaviest.
> - could be a food drive for the cans if labels are left on...
> 
> Rules:
> 2 to 4 Robots can play at the same time, Each robot will start in one of the
> play field at a 45 degree angle to the corner
> Robot must* travel around the play field and try to find the Heaviest can.
>     *or should, Chris's robot will probably just sit there ;)
> At the end of the game your robot can only be holding one can
> Your robot can hold two cans for weighing purposes only
> i.e. no hoarding of cans
> No size restrictions
> different classes for RCX / NXT? - might not be necessary because I don't think
> there is a weight sensor yet. Is there?
> Might have to define a Largest can possible (i.e. 2-ish Leter Tomato Juice can)
> 
> Play field:
> The play field will be the floor of the Library.
> I will attempt to find a liberty with non carpeted floors.
> A square area will be taped out using black electrical tape,
> Size of tape to be determined.
> 
> Scoring:
> By Weight?
> First, Second and Third highest weighed cans...
> 
> Thoughts? Ideas?
> I have probably mossed something, so Lets discuss and iron out some rules.

Forgot one thing...

Time Frame for the Game:

How does late March, Early April sound for everyone??

Jeff VW



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  CAN you believe it... The next Robotics game.
 
Ok, so I meant to do this months ago, and I have just been swamped.. So with out further ado, here are my thoughts on our next game: ***...***The Can Game***...*** Premise of the Game: Build a robot that can find the heaviest can in the play field. (...) (19 years ago, 11-Jan-08, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.org.ca.obb)

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