Pre-installation checks
- Minimum System Requirements:Pentium II – 400, or equivalent (Robocode should run on a slower system, but slowly) 64MB of RAM (possibly 32, but no guarantees) Approx. 10MB of free disk space, plus temp space for install.
- Prerequisites Java 6 update 7 JDK. This can be downloaded from this website Install this application by accepting all the default values.
- Check with your IT Support Department that you are allowed install software. Essentially, Robocode is a set of directories and it will install without the need to change machine settings. Its always better to check beforehand, so you dont infringe the computer use policies of a school. Your teacher may also be able to advise.
- Download robocode using this direct link :robocode direct link.
- Download the sentry robots and place the sentry folder in c:\robocode\robots
Installation
- When you have obtained the file, double click on it to launch the installer. When the installer launches, accepting the terms of agreements,will begin the installation program.
- When prompted for an installation directory, select C:\Robocode or your network drive, if you do not have access to the hardisk. When you have selected a location accept your choice to start installing the RoboCode files. This may take a number of minutes depending on where the install file is located and where you are installing to.
- At the end of the install process you will be asked if you wish to create a shortcut on your desktop. Accept YES or NO as advised by your Programming Lecturer or Computer Support Department.
- The installation process is now completed. You can launch robocode by clicking the shortcut, by navigating to your installion \robocode directory and executing the robocode.bat file ( windows )
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