At this point we are hurtling towards the end of this module and that means a competition.
Our competition date is Monday November 2nd after school.
Currently we have the potential for 5 competing robots with four student robots and my own.
The matches will comprise of a combination of 1 vs 1 and 4 robot free for all competitions.
The arena is set up in the room and will be ringed by pool noddles so that nobody wreaks their robot.
Balloon Battle Rules:
- During a balloon battle, 4 robots will be placed in a 72” x 72” arena and will compete to destroy balloons attached to each robot.
- Each robot must use the Magician Chassis with no modifications to the frame.
- Each robot must have one balloon filled to at least 5” in diameter affixed to the perimeter of the top body-plate of their robot.
- Each robot may have up to three sewing needles(maximum 2” in length) affixed anywhere on their robot (they may be affixed with tape).
- Robots must be outfitted with a pushbutton breakout board that is coded to disable the robot. This must be easily accessible.
- Robot code must be outfitted with a method of disabling the robot (motor velocity = 0 or Brake command). That code must be provided to the teacher and demonstrated. A robot disable device will be present at the competition to stop any runaway robots.
- Robots must be controlled via Infrared signals. No other interference from the drivers is permitted.
- Robots cannot be modified to damage the opposing robot. Collisions will happen though so keep this in mind when designing.
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