[chbot] Extending the mini robot wars challenge

[Mark Beckett]

Richard
I think its great that you have provided a ring, and encourage it.
I agree we need a lego class as well.


For the 'lego' class, how do you see deciding its lego.
I could add a small lego man as a driver, but I hardly think it fits the 
spirit.

Does it need to be lego controller, motors, or the chassis constructed 
from lego.?
Is mixing and matching allowed.?

There are some amazing creations using lego, so we need to encourage it.

The idea was once we had a few players agree that these rules would 
work, we could decide to use them.

As I said at the meeting, it would be nice if we then expanded into 
autonomous using perhaps the same platforms.



Mark


Richard Jones wrote:
> Thanks Mark for pushing the robot wars discussion further along, like
> your web page (see further down).
> My original post (also pasted below) was based loosely on something
> they run in Australian schools that has a 100g weight limit, but I
> can't locate that reference this morning. I'm also keen to encourage
> follow on from robocup which attracts mostly lego robots. As always
> I'm very happy to go with the flow provided we do no damage to our
> room, people and my sumo ring! The initial weight classes from :
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot_combat might be interesting:
>     * 75g- Fleaweight
>     * 150g- Fairyweight (UK - Antweight)
>     * 1 pound (454 g) - Antweight
>     * 1 kilogram (2.2 lbs) Kilobot (Canada)
>     * 3 pound (1.36 kg) - Beetleweight
>     * 6 pound (2.72 kg) - Mantisweight
>     * 12 pound (5.44 kg) - Hobbyweight
>     * 15 pound (6.80 kg) - BotsIQ Mini class
>     * 30 pound (13.6 kg) - Featherweight
>     * 60 pound (27 kg) - Lightweight
>     * 120 pound (54 kg) - Middleweight / BotsIQ Large class
>     * 220 pound (100 kg) - Heavyweight
>     * 340 pound (154 kg) Super Heavyweight
>
> Further thoughts anyone?
>
> Richard
>
> Richard Jones rjtp at ihug.co.nz
> Mon May 23 23:56:52 BST 2011
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> 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
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 9:13 PM, Mark Beckett <m.beckett at amuri.net> wrote:
>   
>> Cameron, Jimmy and Richard
>>
>>
>> Cameron, your suggestion was great.
>> Have a look at this, that I've put together as a starting point.
>>
>> www.mbeckett.co.nz/RobotWars.htm
>>
>> The weight limit is great but the size sucks.
>> Jimmy would be fine.
>> Richard is way out on lots of fronts.
>>
>>
>> Anyway let me know if its the right direction, or if we stick with the size
>> thing.
>>
>> As I said at the meeting, I'd like to see them published, so others can make
>> them.
>> It would also be nice if they were from readily available materials and not
>> cost too much.
>>
>> Cheers
>> Mark
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>     
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