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NXTCentral Challenge #1 Results

snowblader13 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:24:56 +0000

Challenge #1 Pull That Weight
NXTCentral’s first challenge is now over!!! We sadly only had 3 entries for the challenge. Here are the rules for challenge #1:

I am challenging all builders to pull as much weight as you possibly can. This will test your creativity to build a robot that not only can pull a bunch of weight, but that looks like something that can actually pull it. Will it be like a tug boat, or a Locomotive? There is no limit on the amount of weight that you can pull. You must pull the weight 10 feet in the lowest amount of time.

The following are the people and their Robots who entered

mini_man176 – The Tractor
NXTMonger – TugBot II
Snowblader13 – Loco the Puller

And the winner of NXTCentral Challenge #1 is:

NXTMonger With his TugBot II, He was able to pull 10.3 Pounds in 1 Minute 21 Seconds!!! Here is a pictures and video of his Bot:

Snowblader13 came in 2nd with 8 pounds pulled in 4 Minutes 15 Seconds. Here is a pictures and video of his Bot:

Mini_Man 176 came in 3rd pulling 3.3 pounds in 5 Minutes 36 Seconds. Here is a pictures of his Bot:

Please let me know if you have any more questions or want o see more photos about the robots.

Time is up

Airkraft — Sat, 31 May 2008 23:50:45 +0000

Just a quickie to tell you that the time is up for submitting your entries to the first ever NXTCentral challenge!

Im sure Snowblader13 will expand on this in great detail soon

oh, and i thought i will tell you,

Its my birthday

Looking forward to the new lego!

-Airkraft

Challenge #1 Deadline is coming up.

snowblader13 — Thu, 22 May 2008 18:18:25 +0000

Well it has been nearly 2 months since we first unveiled challenge #1. There may still be time for thoes of you that have yet to start on it. Go to the forum to see all of the rule for the competition. Be sure to read the Questions and Answers, as some of the rules have been changed or Cleared up!

Click here to go to the forum!

The deadline for challenge #1 is on May 31st, That means that all entries must be sent in following all of the rules by that date! So far no entries have been submitted! Time is running out so get those bots done and sent in!

Have fun and get those entries in!!!

Video: NXTLiftBoy Has done it again!!!

snowblader13 — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:29:50 +0000

Well even though this is not an NXT Creation I think it is still awesome. As most of you know NXTLiftBoy has made several really cool creations. You can check them out over at MOCpages Here.

Here is what he has to say about it:

The ChainRider is a trike featuring two huge wheels, remote control, and, i dare say, excellent drive properties. It is made entirely from a single LEGO set 8275, but appears to be much more fun in playing than the bulldozer!

For more information and building instructions see: http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/54200

I challenge anyone to try to make a similar version of this with an NXT at the control.

NXTCentral Challenge #1: Move that Weight!

snowblader13 — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:23:29 +0000

I am challenging all builders to pull as much weight as you possibly can. This will test your creativity to build a robot that not only can pull a bunch of weight, but that looks like something that can actually pull it. Will it be like a tug boat, or a Locomotive? There is no limit on the amount of weight that you can pull.

The Course is as follows:

1. Move forward 5 feet

2. Turn 90 degrees

3. Move 2 feet Forward

4. Turn 90 degrees

5. Move Forward 5 feet

Download the rules Here

You MUST read this ‘Questions and Answers’ topic dedicated to challenge #1 frequently. Please ask any questions or concerns you have here. Any post by snowblader13 over this topic is ‘official’ as rules! However, any post by other member should be considered a recommendation at best, until I reply to the
question at hand.

NXTLOG Earth day building challenge

Mini_Man176 — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:44:15 +0000

I’ve just noticed that NXTLOG have upgraded to NXTLOG 2.0 (which you can post videos on) and they’ve come up with a new building challenge; the Earth day building challenge.

Obviously, you will have to come up with a robot that helps the planet in some way. It will be interesting to see what kind of robots people will come up with for this challenge.

Still working on that LDD file and program for Lonesome George!

MINDSTORMS NXT Camera Bot Challenge

snowblader13 — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:22:02 +0000

Now that the January Challenge is over they now have a new challenge out. The challenge is to build a robot that can take still photos. So get your Cameras out and get building. The challenge runs from February 1st through February 29th.

Here is the Information from the Lego Site:

“The MINDSTORMS NXT Camera Bot Building Challenge is asking you to create the NXT spy bot, paparazzi bot, photojournalist bot, or even a robotic fashion photographer.

We are looking for robots that can take still photos (not video), and we want you to also share the pictures taken from your robot’s point of view.

There’s no limit on amount of LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT sensors, motors, NXT programmable bricks, HiTechnic sensors, or Bluetooth communication you can use on your MINDSTORMS NXT Camera Bot.”

Get the Rest of the Rules Here

Please feel free to post any questions, comments, or if you need help with The Camera Bot Challenge at the Forum. Click Below: