MindexRobothon2017

This is base repo for the Mindex Robothon 2017

Setup:

• Install RobotC - http://robotc.net/download/lego
• Select all default options – Complete setup
• Launch ROBOTC for Lego Mindstorms
• Help-> Add License-> Product: ROBOTC Robot Virtual Worlds -> LEGO 4.x -> Start Trial
• Help-> Manage RVW Packages-> Check RVW Level Builder-> Install/Update selected
• Publish your work to source control by forking: https://github.com/mwmoeller/MindexRobothon2017

Tips & Tricks:

• Self-organize!
• Try using the Natural Language API (enable it under the Robot -> Platform Type menu)
• Iterate! Break down the work into manageable and testable pieces
• Create a test level by using the RVW Level Builder Utility
• Pair Programming!
• 1 person from each team is allowed a 2-minute look at the map for the challenge round. See Mike Moeller for your sneak peek.
• Take notes for the path to finish
• Do Better!

General Requirements:

• You must begin from the "start" block and end at the "stop" block
• You should not hit any walls or objects
• You can go straight forward, turn left or turn right after passing over an intersection marker

General Map Information:

• The black lines perpendicular to the path denote you have approached a navigable intersection.
• Movable obstacles (cones, balls, blocks) will be scattered along the route. These are to be avoided.
• Walls are immovable