[chbot] Mini Robot Wars Announcement

[Carl Ranson]

Cool, I'll do the lego sumo for sure.
C

On 24/05/2011 10:56 a.m., Richard Jones wrote:
> To create a little excitement at Robotics meetings we are announcing a 
> new (for Christchurch) Mini Robot Wars challenge for remote controlled 
> (or autonomous) robots.
> We can refine the rules as we develop, the challenge should appeal to 
> all ages. Here are some proposals for starters.
> Run as many robots at the same time as attend in any class per round, 
> the goal is to either disable other robots or push them out of the 
> competition floor. Last functional robot remaining in play is declared 
> the winner of that round.
> 3 Classes for starters:
> 300g Max weight Spinners.
> 300g Max weight Non Spinners.
> Lego Robots (any weight). For control see 
> http://mindstorms.lego.com/en-us/News/ReadMore/Default.aspx?id=227417
>
> Initially we can run tournaments on the Lego Sumo ring seen a couple 
> of Christmases ago.
>
> Here is how the 300g weight budget might be spent:
> 124g  4 x NiMH Batteries
> 132g  2 x MG995 Servo
>   10g  1 x Receiver
>   34g  Wheels etc.
>
> Any comments or suggestions?
>
> The first session will be held at our next meeting scheduled for 
> Monday June 20th at Tait Radio Communications, 175 Roydvale Ave, 
> Christchurch 6.30pm-9.30pm.
>
> Richard Jones
>
>
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