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1st place Retail: $899.00		2nd place Retail: $349.00		3rd place Retail: $99.90
Bioloid Comprehensive Kit: 1 Bioloid CM-5 mcu (Atmel ATMega128) controller 18 Dynamixel AX-12+ serially controlled servos 1 Dynamixel AX-S1 sensor module 1 Rechargeable NiMh battery pack (9.6V) 2 Programming Utilities (freeware) 1 Switch Mode Power Supply Serial Cable (9pin D-type) 1 Bioloid Comprehensive Frame Set Quick Start Manual CD with Software		Bioloid Beginner Kit: 1 Bioloid CM-5 mcu (Atmel ATMega128) controller 4 Dynamixel AX-12+ serially controlled servos 1 Dynamixel AX-S1 sensor module 1 Rechargeable NiMh battery pack (9.6V) 2 Programming Utilities (freeware) 1 Switch Mode Power Supply Serial Cable (9pin D-type) Bioloid Beginner Frame Set Quick Start Manual CD with Software		Robotis Ollo Bug Kit New Beginner Robotics Kit from Robotis! Reconfigurable, modular design Tons of parts to build with! Instructions to build 4 different robots included Remote controlled Highly descriptive well documented instructions

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES:

To Enter: No purchase necessary to enter or win, void where prohibited by law. To enter, simply create an account in the Trossen Robotics Community (TRC), log in and post your tutorial(s) in any of the following categories: How To / DIY, Introduction, or Mod / Hack. Contestants are encouraged to post as many tutorials as they like; in fact, the more tutorials submitted, the more points they receive towards their final score. Keep in mind however, quality holds a much higher value over quantity. One detailed, well written tutorial will hold more weight than five mediocre ones. Submission Deadline is July 31st
Eligibility: This contest is open to everyone (except TR employees), but in order to post a tutorial you must be a registered member of the TRC. Registration is free and can be done here.
Judging: Entries will be judged on the following criteria: "Newb Appeal", Clarity, Organziation, Detail and Visual References. We're looking for well written tutorials that are organized and detailed yet clear enough that a total newb to the topic could follow. Think 'Instructables meets How Stuff Works.' The more effort that is put into your tutorial, the higher score you will recieve for that tutorial. Diagrams, pictures, videos, source code, practical applications, text references and examples are welcomed and strongly encouraged. Plagiarism will not be tolerated, please cite any reference materials used. Note: Product Feature/Demos and Build Articles will not be accepted as entries. At this point, only submissions in the following categories will be judged: How To / DIY, Introduction, or Mod / Hack.

Here are a few examples of what types of tutorials we're looking for:
- What is a gyroscope/accelerometer/analog or digital signal?
- How do servos/DC Motors/Batteries work? (explain inner workings, control, show example code, etc)
- Choosing the right (Microcontroller/DC Motor/Sensor) for the job.
- How to setup an Arduino/Xbee Communication/Basic Stamp. (basic projects with example code, videos, etc)
- How to control a robot wirelessly. (many different methods of going about this, pick one and elaborate!)
- Theory of Inverse Kinematics, Dead Reckoning, Spacial Mapping, etc.
At the end of July 2009, the Trossen Robotics Team will evaluate all tutorials submitted and the top three contestants will win one of the prizes above.
Questions: If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Good luck to everyone!

- The Trossen Robotics Team

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