Introduction to LEGO MINDSTORMS Robotic Sumo - A Common Rule Set
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The following list contains a sample of a few rules from a common and basic rule set. This is not a full rule set (which can be rather long); its purpose is to help you get an idea of what can be expected from a full rule set.
- The sumo-bot must be built within the limits of one RIS, one LEGO MINDSTORMS expansion pack of your choice, and no more than 100 bulk bricks.
- The sumo-bot may use up to two output ports on the RCX.
- The sumo-bot may use up to three input ports.
- The sumo-bot may be up to 30 studs wide.
- The sumo-bot may not use any custom sensors.
- The sumo-bot may use only normal alkaline or rechargeable batteries. Any other battery setups are not allowed.
- Rounds will be exactly 3 minutes long.
- The sumo-bots will play in a white, circular arena, 4 feet in diameter, outlined with a 2-inch-thick black line.
These rules are typical of all rule sets. You must look at all the rules in a competition very carefully before designing your sumo-bot, paying special attention to the details.
Chapter 11 of this book will provide a more detailed discussion of rules. In that chapter, you will see a full rule set, get some ideas for making your own set of rules, and learn how to check your own rule sets for loopholes.
Now that you have seen some rules, let’s examine the tools.
 This chapter is from Competitive MINDSTORMS: A Complete Guide to Robotic Sumo Using LEGO MINDSTORMS, by David Perdue (Apress, 2004, ISBN: 1590593758). Check it out at your favorite bookstore today. Buy this book now. |
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