Re: Sumo Contest - Sunday 10/9/05, Austin, TX

On Mon, September 5, 2005 2:22 pm, Bryan Bonahoom wrote:
> In lugnet.robotics, Tim Rueger wrote:
>
>> May the best bot win!
>>
>> -Tim
>
> That's great, except your rules eliminate the ability to build the "best bot".
>
> Why would you only allow RIS 9V motors with gear reduction?

Actually, it does say other motors are allowed...

"Motors: the motors from one RIS kit (2 9V motors with gear reduction), plus no more
than two other motors of any type"

I rather like the tight limitations.  It forces you to work harder when you build. 
I've built plenty of big, clumsy robots, and I prefer the lighter, 2 pound type. 
Then, it becomes more about good building techniques, smart programming and
strategy, than brute force.

Now, I just need to figure out how to get to Texas on October 9th...

Steve