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Page 2 · SumoBot – Mini Sumo Robotics
LET’S BUILD THE SUMOBOT
The SumoBot chassis design leaves little room for mechanical alteration; a requirement
to stay within standard Mini-Sumo competition rules. Where the student is encouraged to
explore changes is in the types of sensors used to detect the Sumo ring border and the
opponent and the software algorithms used to control the SumoBot robot’s behaviors.
The demonstration code provided with this text will focus on the standard sensors
provided in the SumoBot kit. Future supplements may be published that deal with
advanced sensors and techniques for incorporating them into the SumoBot robot’s control
logic.
TOOLS REQUIRED
A Parallax screwdriver is included in your kit. You may find a pair of needle-nose pliers
and a wire stripper to be useful (not included).
ABOUT PARTS IN THE SUMOBOT KIT
Appendix A includes a parts listing for the SumoBot robot kit. These instructions refer to
different pieces of hardware. If your SumoBot kit is missing a piece, Parallax will replace
it free of charge. Replacement Parallax Continuous Rotation servos and infrared emitters
and detectors are available to purchase online from the Parallax Component Shop
(www.parallax.com → Component Shop). If you need other parts replaced, please
contact [e-mail] or call toll free in the United States: 1-800-512-1024.
If you have trouble identifying the type of part referred to in these instructions, see the
color back cover of this text that shows each part with a colored picture and Parallax
stock code.