5-8 SUMO BOTS
MONDAY- ROBOT BATTLES
Students: I can build a robot that will defend itself.
Students: I can build a robot that will defend itself.
1. Natural Instinct to protect and guard.
2. Here if your challenge for this week. Please add this to your journal.
3. Sample Sumo Robots in Battle.
Sumo Ring Battle Rules
Objective: to push your opponent out of the ring while your robot remains in the ring. If you tip over a robot but it is still in the ring, the match will start over. 3 Tips and your robot will be disqualified (you lose).
Ring Size: 29 inch diameter circle
Black line: 1.5 inch thick
Size: Robot must not exceed 8" x 9"
Height: no limit
Weight: 2 pounds
Technic pieces only.
Robots start facing opposite directions.
Only 2 robots at a time.
Do not wear out the motors with excessive tie ups or too many battles per hour.
Objective: to push your opponent out of the ring while your robot remains in the ring. If you tip over a robot but it is still in the ring, the match will start over. 3 Tips and your robot will be disqualified (you lose).
Ring Size: 29 inch diameter circle
Black line: 1.5 inch thick
Size: Robot must not exceed 8" x 9"
Height: no limit
Weight: 2 pounds
Technic pieces only.
Robots start facing opposite directions.
Only 2 robots at a time.
Do not wear out the motors with excessive tie ups or too many battles per hour.
4. First we will take off the moving arm if your robot has one. Then you will add the color sensor and Ultrasonic sensor. I will show you how in the videos below.
Watch the following videos to learn how to attach your color sensor to detect the black line and then the ultrasonic sensor to detect your opponent.
ATTACH COLOR SENSOR VIDEO
HOW TO ATTACH THE ULTRASONIC SENSOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
5. Return all the equipment. Be sure to get your robot cord out so we can plug them in to get charged.
We will line up and exit from seat number 28 down to 1.
We will line up and exit from seat number 28 down to 1.
TUESDAY: FINISH BUILDING AND WRITE THE PROGRAM
Students: I can build a robot to defend its home.
1. Finish adding the color and ultrasonic sensors. Then you can add additional pieces and parts to make your robot battle worthy.
2. We will write the program for the robots to be able to battle as a class. We will start by learning how the robot detects color changes.
Use the toggle buttons to move to the port view.
What does the robot read when it is just on the white part of the table? What does it read when it is on the black line? How will we keep in in the ring?
3. We will write the program for battling in the ring together. Everyone will have the same program to start with. You may make adjustments to your program as the week goes on.
Please pay close attention to detail. Open your Lego Mindstorms program now from your desktop. Stay on task, do not make the rest of the class wait for you, please.
Please pay close attention to detail. Open your Lego Mindstorms program now from your desktop. Stay on task, do not make the rest of the class wait for you, please.
4. Make sure your sensors have been added to your robot and are plugged into the same ports that we put in the program. Then come to my desk to get the program downloaded and test it out at the table.
5. Alternative activities if not working with the robots.
6. Return all the equipment. Plug in your robot if your battery is low.
We will line up and exit from seat number 28 down to 1.
We will line up and exit from seat number 28 down to 1.
WEDNESDAY: PRACTICE BATTLE ROUNDS
Students: I can make adjustments to my robot or program to perform better.
1. Analyze this code and tell me what it would do?
2. Do some test battle rounds with your robot. Add more defense or attack parts to your robot you feel it needs. You may also make adjustments to the program so your robot will not do the exact same moves as everyone else.
3. Make sure your robot meets the battle requirements below. Check your battery and charge your robot if it needs it. Get ready for the big day of battle rounds, starting tomorrow.
Sumo Ring Battle Rules
Objective: to push your opponent out of the ring while your robot remains in the ring. If you tip over a robot but it is still in the ring, the match will start over. 3 Tips and your robot will be disqualified (you lose).
Ring Size: 29 inch diameter circle
Black line: 1.5 inch thick
Size: Robot must not exceed 8" x 9"
Height: no limit
Weight: 2 pounds
Technic pieces only.
Robots start facing opposite directions.
Only 2 robots at a time.
Do not wear out the motors with excessive tie ups or too many battles per hour.
Objective: to push your opponent out of the ring while your robot remains in the ring. If you tip over a robot but it is still in the ring, the match will start over. 3 Tips and your robot will be disqualified (you lose).
Ring Size: 29 inch diameter circle
Black line: 1.5 inch thick
Size: Robot must not exceed 8" x 9"
Height: no limit
Weight: 2 pounds
Technic pieces only.
Robots start facing opposite directions.
Only 2 robots at a time.
Do not wear out the motors with excessive tie ups or too many battles per hour.
4. Activities you can do when not doing the robot battles.
5. Return all the equipment. Plug in your robot if your battery is low.
We will line up and exit from seat number 28 down to 1.
We will line up and exit from seat number 28 down to 1.
THURSDAY: LET THE BATTLE COMPETITION BEGIN
Students: I can be a good sport when competing with classmates.
THURSDAY: LET THE BATTLE COMPETITION BEGIN
Students: I can be a good sport when competing with classmates.
1. Watch the video below while you are waiting for your turn to battle.
2. I will use a double elimination bracket for the robots. That means you will be able to battle until you lose 2 times. You are to watch the other battles after that or do the activities below online. No more building or modifying.
We will review the rules above one more time. If your robot does not meet the size or weight expectations, you will lose your match automatically.
If parts fall off your robot during the match they may not be reattached until your round is over.
We will review the rules above one more time. If your robot does not meet the size or weight expectations, you will lose your match automatically.
If parts fall off your robot during the match they may not be reattached until your round is over.
3. Activities you can do when not doing the robot battles.
4. Return all the equipment. Plug in your robot if your battery is low.
We will line up and exit from seat number 28 down to 1.
We will line up and exit from seat number 28 down to 1.
FRIDAY: RETURN ROBOTS TO EDUCATOR MODELS
I can take care of the supplies I used this week and put parts in the correct place.
1. Build the puzzle below. Do you think that this would win????
2. We need photos. Be good actors, pretend you are battling in the ring.
3. Free Fun Friday Time.
CSS 3-5
1B-AP-10 Create programs that include sequences, events, loops, and conditionals. Subconcept: Control; Practice 5.2
1B-AP-12 Modify, remix, or incorporate portions of an existing program into one’s own work, to develop something new or add more advanced features. Subconcept: Modularity; Practice 5.3