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Finally got the arena working with a good design!
Check out the gallery at: http://defconbots.org/gallery/2006_Arena
Also finalized the target design and circuitry, so to build your own test target that is exactly what you'll see at the event check out:
http://defconbots.org/design_targets.php
The arena is a 5'x5' area raised about 2' off the ground. It's a metal frame about 1' deep with a blanket as the backstop. The targets are strung along metal wires that go across the front, another wire a few inches above that one lets the target lean against it as well as provide power for the IR and red LED. When shot, the targets fall 90 degrees back onto another support wire, breaking the circuit and turning the LEDs off.
The targets are built out of a circle of metal, attached to a lexan post. Then wired up to provide a circuit for the LED. Check the photos for more detail.
Oh, there are also currently 10 3" targets, 10 2" targets, and 10 1" targets. The moving/blinking targets have not been built yet.
Check out the gallery at: http://defconbots.org/gallery/2006_Arena
Also finalized the target design and circuitry, so to build your own test target that is exactly what you'll see at the event check out:
http://defconbots.org/design_targets.php
The arena is a 5'x5' area raised about 2' off the ground. It's a metal frame about 1' deep with a blanket as the backstop. The targets are strung along metal wires that go across the front, another wire a few inches above that one lets the target lean against it as well as provide power for the IR and red LED. When shot, the targets fall 90 degrees back onto another support wire, breaking the circuit and turning the LEDs off.
The targets are built out of a circle of metal, attached to a lexan post. Then wired up to provide a circuit for the LED. Check the photos for more detail.
Oh, there are also currently 10 3" targets, 10 2" targets, and 10 1" targets. The moving/blinking targets have not been built yet.
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