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Chapter 1: Mechanical Adjustments · Page 9
Setting up the SumoBot Competition Ring Poster
The SumoBot robot and SumoBot Robot Competition Ring poster are for indoor use
only. For best results, follow these setup instructions:
√ Unfold the SumoBot Competition Ring poster, and re-fold it the opposite way so
the creases will lie flat, then unfold it again.
√ Find a location with these characteristics:
o Indoors, and well away from direct or indirect sunlight
o Fluorescent or indirect incandescent lighting
o Hard, flat, smooth surface such as a large table or floor; not on carpet
o Surface any color other than white, and preferably not super-shiny, or
the infrared detectors may see it
o No walls or other objects within 1 meter of the outside of the ring
√ Place the ring on this surface, and secure the corners and edges with clear tape to
make it lie flat.
√ If, from frequent folding and unfolding, the creases start to appear white, touch
them up with a black felt-tip marker.
√ If possible, place some heavy books on top of the creases for a couple of days to
flatten them out.
Initial Adjustments
The plow is held to the chassis by two screws shown in Figure 1-2. Each screw passes
through a slot in the plow. Adjusting the plow is a simple matter of loosening the two
screws, changing the plow's position, then retightening the screws. Each slot only has a
few millimeters of wiggle room. Even so, the slight adjustments you can make to the
plow’s height and tilt can make a big difference in performance.
√ Start by adjusting each plow so that it is flush to the sumo ring's surface along its
whole length, as shown in Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2
Adjusting the Plow