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Maze Runner -
​Programmed

Project Name: Maze Runner
Controlled by: Programming
Programming Difficulty: Medium
Construction Difficulty: Medium
General Comment. Construction is as important as coding in this one.

Rules FOR STUDENTS


​You must use:
-1 NXT or EV brick
-2 motors

You must:
Build a robot that can go as fast as it can around a maze. Depending on how hard the mazer is, you might have to get through checkpoints or do more than one lap. 

Tips For students


Tip: Sometimes rubber wheels can get caught on the walls. It's better if they can't hit the wall at all. Try to have wheels on the sides (without tyres) to correct steering if they hit a wall. ​
Tip: 
The most success I have had is with robots that use an ultrasonic sensor  

SAMPLE PROGRAMMING


Obviously your programming will depend on your maze! 
As the video below indicates there will be lots of left and right turns at 90 degrees. 


TEACHER INFO


​Grading option: The quicker the time, the better the grade.
​If you are timing each robot, make a copy of this Google Sheet to help you score 
If your scores are based on checkpoints, use this Google Sheet.
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