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Re: Mindstorm Robotwars style competition in Southern California/Los Angesles area?
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lugnet.robotics
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Fri, 15 Jan 1999 21:55:23 GMT
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nospam-dcchen@*saynotospam*pacbell.net-nospam
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I chose the volume model because of it's ease of execution. Just get a
box of the desired dimensions, pop the robot in the box, if it fits, OK,
if not, bump the robot up to the next division or open/unlimited
category. Kinda like the carry-on luggage checker that arilines use.
Not my original idea, seen it used in other robotics competitions.
Dave.
Ian Sinclair wrote:
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> > I liked the idea of divisions based on number of Motors and Max Absolute
> > Weight instead of based on set usage. It would be too laborious to
> > check each robot to see if only valid set parts were used. Perhaps a
> > box dimension size limit could also be helpful.
> >
> > For Example: Motors Max Weight Volume
> > Light <= 2 1 lb 6"x6"x6"
> > Medium 3 3 lb 12"x12"x12"
> > Heavy 5 6 lb 18"x18"x18"
> > Unlimited ? None None
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> I know the figures are just a suggested starting point, but I think
> the volume should be a total in cubic inches. For example: the Light
> class above would be 6"x6"x6"=216 cubic inches.
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> This would off contestants the option to built large & flat, small &
> tall, cube shape as above, or long & lean configurations, or anything
> in between.
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> The Scottish Lego Rugby sports used a maximum area I believe. I don't
> think they included height.
>
> <ICS>
>
> --
> Did you check the web site first?: http://www.crynwr.com/lego-robotics
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