27403 Parallax Inc, 27403 Datasheet - Page 108

• Manufacturer Part Number: 27403
• Description: GUIDE APP ROBOTCS W/SUMOBOT V1.0
• Manufacturer: Parallax Inc

Specifications of 27403

• Accessory Type: Manual
• 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

Example Program: QtiSelfCalibrate.bs2
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' Applied Robotics with the SumoBot - QtiSelfCalibrate.bs2
' This program sets a threshold between black and white, and then displays
' whether the QTI sees black or white.
' Important: You must start with the QTIs seeing black.
Figure 3-13 White Tawara vs. Black Sumo Ring Surface
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Place the SumoBot on the black part of your practice ring.
Enter, save and run QtiSelfCalibrate.bs2.
Position your SumoBot so that the left QTI is over the white tawara line as
shown in Figure 3-13, and verify that the display reports white for the left side.
Repeat for the right QTI, then for both QTIs.
Lighting Reminder
Your SumoBot and SumoBot Robot Competition Ring poster should be well away from any
sources of direct sunlight and other bright lights. Close nearby blinds if necessary, and
make sure the light sources in your work area are either fluorescent or indirect
incandescent.