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CHIBOTS: Chicago Area Robotics Group CHIBOTS MEETING: NOVEMBER 12, 2000 ChiBots, Chicago Area Robotics Group, met at the Schaumburg Public Library. Door Prizes Last month, Tom brought a pair of gearhead motors that went unclaimed. They were in demand this meeting and so went to the earlier arrivers, Leon and Brian. Tom lavished the group with more prizes. An aluminum robot platform for everyone! Videos David showed a portion of his video from the CIRC Sumo Competition and Tom showed some of the Dallas Personal Robotics Group RoboRama 2000. Notice the aluminum robot platforms on the table? Exhibition Sumo Matches Earlier in the meeting, David described the CIRC Sumo event and showed CIRC's printed program, t-shirts, and prizes. Paul brought his Sumo ring and his son's robot, Intruder. Intruder battled Pound Of Wood and Leon's Legos. Then sparred with Bugdozer a bit! Meeting Minutes by David Wooden ChiBots Minutes 11/12/2000 Roll Call: Jim Fiocca David Cook Brian Jones Leon Jones John Patrick Tom Gralewicz Brian Schwartz Paul Jurczak Election: Remains as listed Constitution: Changes as listed Door prizes: Motors from last meeting - Brian & Leon Jones Chassis - one for each Next month: Swap meet & Door Prize Open: David Cook won First Place at CIRC Mini Sumo Central Illinois Robotics Club Prize - Servo Controller, Software, subscription to Robot Science & Tech. $25 at Fastener Express Muscle wires book Boe-bot Bill Harrison hosted - Great Job! Seattle Robotics Society We viewed some of David’s Tape, then DPRG line following from Tom. Intro interview before / after match Demo or competition? Line follower Sumo Firefighting Follow the Leader Jim Frey: Mini BattleBots - 12lb Remote Critter Crunch DPRG: T Time, Can Can, Same course - different levels of difficulty Vacuuming - Atlanta - vacuum up rice Choices Line follow Mini Sumo