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dyrodium
Experienced Roboteer
Joined: 24 Aug 2004
Posts: 6476
Location: Sydney
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Robowars Sydney 2013 - 3-4th August - 107 Projects Redfern
ROBOWARS coming back to Sydney for 2013!
Robowars Sydney 2013 Pozible Campaign
Sportsman Class Ruleset
Facebook Event Page
Blurb:
Together with QRSC, this event will be Sydney's first ever public featherweight event - Focused on the Sportsman class.
Venue:
Once again, a suitably grungy inner city location has been found -
107 Projects
. Located halfway between surry hills and redfern, 107 Projects is community driven creative space, with exhibitions and performances going on all the time.
http://www.107projects.org/
Dates:
3rd and 4th of August, a weekend event from 10AM to 4PM each day. Competitors are expected to arrive by 9AM on the Saturday with robots charged and ready to go, you must pass safety to compete (see below).
Classes:
Robowars Sydney 2013 is an event for Sportsman class Featherweight Robots. Please see the full ruleset here: http://botleague.info/doc/RFLTechRegs-2010-final.pdf
Please read the following excerpt from the RFL Ruleset pertaining to the Sportsman Class, with alterations applicable to Robowars Sydney 2013. If you are in doubt about your machine being within the rules – ask.
Please note all flame weapons are banned at this event.
2.2.1. Intent. The intent of the Sportsman Class is to encourage novel designs and
driving ability. The focus of this class is fun and creativity, not the
annihilation of your opponent. Robots must comply with both the letter and
spirit of these rules to qualify for this class.
2.2.2. Active Weapon Required. Sportsman class robots must have an active
weapon. This is defined as a weapon or device intended for use in attacking the
opponent, independent of the robot drive train. These include but are not
limited to lifters, hammers, clamps and spinning weapons
(within the limitations specified in 2.2.3)
2.2.3. Limitations on Spinning Weapons. Spinning weapons are allowed at this
event. If allowed, weapons that can rotate continuously are
permitted if and only if the edge/tip velocity does not exceed 500 surface feet
per minute (SFM). Weapon SFM will be determined by tachometer prior to the
start of the event using this formula:
SFM = RPM * πD
Flywheels and other spinning parts internal to the robot are allowed without
limit, but may not act directly as weapons. For example, a flywheel-powered
Non-Modified saw blades are exempt from the weapon speed limit.
Determining if your robot qualifies for the sportsman class is at the discretion of the EO, so don't show up with a sneaky 'exploit' robot and expect to be allowed to compete. On the same token, the EO can allow robots that don't quite fit within the rules if it is overall in the spirit of the class. All other RFL rules must be followed.
Costs:
The event has now been fully funded thanks to the generous support of the robotics community! The pozible page can be found here: http://pozible.com/robowars2013
RULES AND SAFETY
All robots will be required to pass a safety check before being allowed to compete, this check will be on the following:
- The robot must come to a complete standstill in the event of loss of signal, this will be tested by driving in a circle and turning the transmitter off.
- The robot must have an easily visible power light to indicate the machine is on.
- The robot must be able to be powered down using a single tool, externally by a unskilled operator within fifteen seconds. No cases or fasteners may be removed. Failure to achieve this is a safety hazard and will result in disqualification.
- Robots may not be powered up outside of the arena under any circumstance - testing is allowed between rounds inside the arena and must be checked with the EO.
- All robots must have their wheels off the ground at all times while in the pit area.
- All sharp surfaces must be suitably padded at all times and only removed once the robot is inside the arena
- All weapons must have a locking mechanism to prevent movement which will be removed once the robot is inside the arena.
The rounds will be strictly scheduled and proceed like this:
Robots will be called in sets during each round, 6 bots at a time. If your bot is not at the front of the line by the time your fight is scheduled you automatically forfeit. No fight times will be changed, however if you require significant time to perform repairs due to damage in previous round the rounds scheduling may be accommodated to allow you to compete rather than forfeit the round. Charging or missing your call to join the queue are not acceptable excuses.
Competitors for the fight will place their radios (powered off) beside the arena on the table, and place their robots in the arena. The drivers power up the robots and leave the arena. The arena door is closed and the drivers then power up their transmitter. The fight begins. After the fight, the transmitters are powered down - arena doors are opened and machines are turned off and returned to the pit area.
Lastly – the EO's word is final. _________________ ( •_•)
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YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
Last edited by dyrodium on Sun May 19, 2013 9:58 pm; edited 15 times in total
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