[chbot] Extending the mini robot wars challenge

Sat Nov 26 10:56:31 GMT 2011

Chris
At the recent meeting there was discussion regarding increasing the 
weight limit.

The rules are in progress.

One of the things to keep in mind, is any new or younger member who has 
limited resources available (hardware or $) should be able to make a start.
They may wish to recycle other products, into a working BOT, and we 
should encourage it.

Have a look at what I've started cobbling together and give some 
feedback (either for or against).
www.mbeckett.co.nz/RobotWars.htm

Mark

Chris Hellyar wrote:
> 'Urro,
>
> Wearing my 'I've got some spare time coming up' hat...
>
> Are there any specific size/technology limitations for the remote 
> controlled 300g class, and is that still applicable for club meetings or 
> are we going to go for one of the classes mentioned below?
>
> Cheers, Me.
>
>
> On 26/11/11 08:00, 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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