Maker Battle 2025 - Round 2

Maker Battle 2025 - Round 2

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Hartford, CT

Registration is via an external form: https://makerspacect.com/MakerBattleJuly2025Registration

Maker Battle is an electrifying event where competitors unleash their remote-controlled 1lb robots into the arena, vying for victory and bragging rights!

This double-elimination tournament-style showdown limits entries to 32 bots, ensuring intense competition.  With rounds lasting up to 2 minutes or until one robot is disabled, the excitement is palpable as makers showcase their engineering prowess. Beyond the battles, Maker Battle is an event that bolsters Hartford's community spirit.

We have an exciting announcement:  we are adding a trapdoor to our arena, which will open for the final 30 seconds of each match!  This will provide an additional way for bots to be knocked out by being pushed into the pit.  We hope this change will make our matches more exciting and fun for everyone.

We have been in the process of improving our rulebook as well.  The new rules will be posted on June 14th, so please watch for that.  We will also post details about our new trapdoor at that time too.  Don’t worry; the new rules will not be dramatically different than you’re used to, just more thorough and complete.

Hosted by MakerspaceCT, this event isn't just about competition; it's a celebration of innovation and collaboration, and an opportunity to bring the community together! By supporting Maker Battle, attendees contribute to the growth of MakerspaceCT, empowering makers and nurturing creativity in Connecticut and beyond.  MakerspaceCT is where people and projects thrive, and we hope to partner with our sponsors and supporters to continue to provide this resource to Connecticut and beyond,providing equipment, community, and education.

Spectator admission is $5 for adults and children 5-years-old or younger are free (must be accompanied by an adult).

Day-of-Battle Schedule 

• 8:00am-9:45am Setup and check-in

• 9:45am Brackets get posted

• 9:45am Driver's meeting

• 10:00am-12:30pm Battles start 

• 12:30pm lunch break

• 1:00pm- 4:00pm Battle continues

• 4:15pm Awards

• 4:30pm event teardown

Location:

MakerspaceCT - 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT, 06103 - parking on the street is free on Saturdays…paid lots available - read the signs. Click Here for Parking Info.

 

Bot/Combatants Registration:

Registration Schedule:

⦿ Youth Application Window: May 24, 2025 at 5pm through June 14, 2025 at 5pm.

⦿ Adult teams may register at any time but will be waitlisted until the end of the youth window. Youth are not guaranteed a slot after this date.

⦿ Beginning on June 14, 2025 at 5pm, spots 17-32 will be filled by existing applicants in the order they were submitted.

⦿ For all age groups, registration continues through Friday, July 25, 2025  at noon EST or until the competition is full.

You will receive confirmation that your application has been accepted and an invoice for the registration fee of $40. Payment must be received in advance of the battle. Questions about your application status can be directed to info@makerspacect.com.

A youth member must be 17 years of age, or younger, and must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  Upon registration, you will be asked to confirm the name and age of the youth competitor.

 When registration meets capacity, any additional applicants will be waitlisted. Waitlisted teams will be notified if a spot opens up.

Our 1lb Weight Class Rulebook has been revised and updated as of June 2025

Please click here to review the rules.

Our statement on the new rules:

We’re excited to share the latest updates to our Combat Robot Event rules! These changes are part of our ongoing commitment to making matches more thrilling, fair, and accessible for all competitors. Whether you're a seasoned builder or just getting started, these revisions are designed to enhance the overall experience while keeping the core values of safety, community, and excitement front and center.

This round of updates focuses on three key areas: improving match flow and spectacle, making it easier for youth competitors to get involved, and fine-tuning the rules to create a more balanced playing field across different robot types. We’ve listened to feedback from teams, mentors, and fans, and we’re proud to evolve our rules to better support the spirit of creative competition. We can’t wait to see the new designs, bold strategies, and inspiring moments that this season will bring!

As part of our effort to boost excitement and add a new layer of strategy, we’re introducing a trap door hazard that will open during the final 30 seconds of each match. This new feature offers bold opportunities—and risks—for competitors, and we can’t wait to see how teams adapt their designs and tactics. It’s just one more way we’re turning up the energy and unpredictability of every fight!

Registration is via an external form: https://makerspacect.com/MakerBattleJuly2025Registration

ABOUT MAKERSPACECT:

The mission of MakerspaceCT is to positively impact lives by enabling access, innovation, and education. Our vision uses 'making' as a vehicle to lift up individuals and communities at the 28,000-square-foot innovation lab in Downtown Hartford, Connecticut. A non-profit that opened in 2019, MakerspaceCT is positioned to bridge the gap between traditional skills and advanced technologies. Classes are offered in metal, wood and plastic fabrication, facilitating education in prototype and manufacturing techniques. Students and members can also explore high-tech specialties with access to the latest electronics, Internet of Things (IoT), computer-aided design (CAD), 3D printing and CNC-driven machinery. MakerspaceCT has relationships with local manufacturers that are committed to interviewing graduates of our programs. Learn more at https://makerspacect.com.

QUESTIONS? Please contact us at info@makerspacect.com