Adelaide Robot Combat Scrapbot Challenge

Adelaide Robot Combat presents the first Australian Scrapbot Challenge!

The Scrapbot Challenge is a unique event where competitors will build low-cost combat robots out of junk/recycled materials to fight it out in our arena.

This event will be hosted by SANE Makerspace, where a workshop environment will be available for use to build your robots.

Date: 4th February 2024

Time: 9am - 12pm build period, 1pm - 4pm tournament

Where: SANE Makerspace, 3/6 Armiger Ct, Holden Hill SA 5088

Standard Entry: $45

Transmitter Included Entry: $110

Spectators are free

Competitors under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Any competitor under 18 years of age will not be able to enter the main workshop area, however other participants will be available to help as required. A designated area in the Makerspace will be provided for people of all ages to work and compete in.

A Standard Entry includes entry into the afternoon tournament and the following that you will use to build your robot and then keep:

• 2x N20 gearmotors
• 2x Brushed ESCs
• 1x Rechargable 9V battery
• 1x 9V battery connector
• 1x Power switch
• 1x Flysky compatible receiver
• 2x LEDs with resistor

A transmitter included entry also includes a Flysky FS-i6 transmitter to keep.

The following ruleset applies: SCRAPBOT CHALLENGE RULESET

Competitors are encouraged to bring various junk/recycled materials to the event to be added to the pool of materials builders can use on the day. Please refer to the above ruleset for what materials are not permitted.

Registration instructions:

1. Create an account within the robotcombatevents.com website (make sure to use an email you check often - we will contact you for payment through this email)
2. Create a team in the "Teams" menu item.
3. Add a new bot in the "Teams" menu.
4. Enter the your first name as the bot name and select "other" as the type.
5. Return to this event listing and select which ever registration you wish to enter at the bottom of the page.
6. Click "register" and select your name from the drop down list.
7. DONE!

Payment for your registration will be required after you have registered for the event. You will be contacted via email with bank details to transfer the entry fee.