27404 Parallax Inc, 27404 Datasheet - Page 5

• Manufacturer Part Number: 27404
• Description: COMPETITION RING FOR SUMOBOT
• Manufacturer: Parallax Inc

Specifications of 27404

• Accessory Type: Hobby and Education
• Product: Microcontroller Accessories
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant
• For Use With/related Products: SumoBot®
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant, Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant

Preface........................................................................................................................iii
Chapter #1: Mechanical Adjustments ......................................................................7
Chapter #2: EEPROM Tricks and Program Tips....................................................41
Chapter #3: Sensor Management............................................................................77
Chapter #4: Navigation Tips ..................................................................................143
Introduction................................................................................................................ iii
Educator Resources.................................................................................................. iv
The Stamps In Class Educational Series .................................................................. iv
Foreign Translations...................................................................................................v
Special Contributors .................................................................................................. vi
Before You Get Started ..............................................................................................7
Small Adjustments can Make a Big Difference ..........................................................7
ACTIVITY #1: Adjusting the Plow...............................................................................8
ACTIVITY #2: Preventing Servo SlowDown.............................................................16
ACTIVITY #3: Friction Forces - Your SumoBot's Allies............................................22
Summary ..................................................................................................................38
EEPROM and Program Management ......................................................................41
ACTIVITY #1: A Closer Look at the EEPROM .........................................................42
ACTIVITY #2: Using and Reusing Variables............................................................50
ACTIVITY #3: Program On/Off with Reset ...............................................................55
ACTIVITY #4: Pushbutton, LED, and Speaker.........................................................58
ACTIVITY #5: Pushbutton Program Mode Selection ...............................................65
ACTIVITY #6: Integrating Programs.........................................................................69
Summary ..................................................................................................................75
Sensors - Testing, Tuning, and Storing the Results.................................................77
ACTIVITY #1: Testing and Tuning Infrared Object Detectors ..................................78
ACTIVITY #2: A Closer Look at the QTI Line Sensors.............................................95
ACTIVITY #3: Self Calibrating QTI Sensors...........................................................102
ACTIVITY #4: Reading the QTI Sensors More Quickly..........................................107
ACTIVITY #5: Adding and Testing Sensors and Indicators ...................................117
ACTIVITY #6: Testing All Sensors .........................................................................122
ACTIVITY #7: Organizing Sensors with Flag Bits ..................................................129
ACTIVITY #8: Variable Management for Large Programs .....................................132
Summary ................................................................................................................140
Sensor Flags and Navigation States ......................................................................143
ACTIVITY #1: Servo Control with Lookup Commands...........................................144
ACTIVITY #2: Setting Your Sights on the Opponent..............................................155
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