Defcon Robot Wars?

[DISINGENUOUS]

Originally posted by guano
I really like this, but perhaps the box could contain an 8051 BASIC stamp rather than an eprom and resisters. (I can program anything, but I only know how to spill a drink on hardware.) :-)

Having said that, I have made neural networks (perceptrons) that work on an 80C51. We can make them smart and learn...

Well, that's what the bag of gates would be. You run with a bunch of AND, OR, NOR, XOR, NAND, etc etc. Those are essentially the same as programming in assembly code, on a very basic level. Hell, those WERE the assy code in the 40's. :)

A cpu would be fun. What about a 6502? 6510? Go back to serious basics. Nothing better than 8bit. :)

Plus, you could code and complile on your PDA.


--S

[DISINGENUOUS]

Originally posted by 0versight
How about a bot that can somehow connect itself to your computer and use all kinds of script kiddy programs

Hmmm.. How about one with an IrDA port that scoots around the floor looking for an open vulnerability.

bot with mobile 802.11b repeater looking for dead spots to fill.

Bot with a thermal sensor that can test a hot drink placed near it, and sound an alter when it's cooled to a temp that won't scald your mouth, and then a different alert when it's gotten too cold.

Ideas....


--S

[blackwave]

hmmm looking at the equation so far...

x = alcohol + microchips + solder/jumpers + wireless control + time + competition ...

hmmm....

[pezz]

Originally posted by blackwave
hmmm looking at the equation so far...

x = alcohol + microchips + solder/jumpers + wireless control + time + competition ...

hmmm....

Ohhhh....solder irons and alcohol...nice mix I wonder how many scene whores would be branded.

[blackwave]

good call, a robot brander that brands upon sight of ass.

[pezz]

Originally posted by blackwave
good call, a robot brander that brands upon sight of ass.

This could be implemented using error code 406 or 402.

[blackwave]

Originally posted by pezz
This could be implemented using error code 406 or 402.

most excellent indeed... instead of following the ass, now one can follow the smell of burning flesh... how erotic!

[pezz]

Originally posted by blackwave
most excellent indeed... instead of following the ass, now one can follow the smell of burning flesh... how erotic!

Ill start working on the schematic.

[DISINGENUOUS]

Originally posted by blackwave
hmmm looking at the equation so far...

x = alcohol + microchips + solder/jumpers + wireless control + time + competition ...

hmmm....

s/wireless/independent

:)

--S

[DISINGENUOUS]

Originally posted by pezz
This could be implemented using error code 406 or 402.

we have a dis.org one of those.

Check the DC10 pics. We used an ink stamp to brand people.

-S

[octalpus]

Originally posted by Shatter
we have a dis.org one of those.

Check the DC10 pics. We used an ink stamp to brand people.

-S

Those were cool, but the... umm... "letter openers" were better. :-)

[blackwave]

Originally posted by octalpussy
Those were cool, but the... umm... "letter openers" were better. :-)

I know i keep mine under my keyboard... you know just in case a piece of spam comes flying at me.... :D

[KeLviN]

back to the topic.......kinda.........

what i wanna know is, why was the program the first i have heard of this robot wars.....

i mean....we ARE dc forums.......?!

[octalpus]

Originally posted by KeLviN
back to the topic.......kinda.........

what i wanna know is, why was the program the first i have heard of this robot wars.....

i mean....we ARE dc forums.......?!

Russ hates us, that's why.

[guano]

Back on topic...

I just got the book "Junkbots, Bugbots, & Bots on Wheels" by Hrynkiw and Tilden. An excellent book for non-EE folks who have lots of junk in their closet (hey! that's me!).

The book has a few suggestions:
- Solar drag racing. (No batteries.)
- Sumo. Push the other robot out of the circle. (Like a less violent version of battle bots.)
- Follow the line.

I'm thinking: COMBINE THEM!

(1) "Follow the line" drag racing.
Anyone can follow the line.
Anyone can go fast.
But following a line fast? Too fast = overshoot...

(2) Solar "follow the line" drag racing.
A little more complexity.
Be sure to add hills, shade, and a tunnel.
No batteries allowed.

(3) King of the hill.
Two robots on a line -- push the other off.
If it cannot re-acquire the line within 10 seconds, it loses.
(Might need size/weight classes here...)

(4) Dog races.
Follow the bright light around the track. Multiple robots, bumping is permitted. (No causing damage.)
Dog must initially fit in it's cage. (1" wide)
Individual times determine position.
Multiple heats. (Dog in heat?)
My vision:
3-foot x 1.5-foot oval track, counter-clockwise motion.
Lines and walls mark inner and outer rail.
8 robots at the starting line with a wall in front of them.
Wall is removed, light moves around track, and they're off.
Some bump, some get stuck, some get turned around.
2-3 laps to win; opponents are obsticles.
Note: You don't HAVE to follow the light (white? IR? RF?) but it does give a clue about the shape of the track and direction.

Thoughts?