TECH CENTER TAKE DOWN

Start out the new Year fighting bots in Oklahoma!   We will be fighting 1 pound Ant Full combat bots and Plants,  3D printed bots.

 

Robots:  Robots must meet the SPARC Robot Construction Specifications.  We will not allow pneumatics, hydraulics, ICE (Internal Combustion Engines), or  FIRE.  No sportsman categories so no need to worry about rules in that section. (i.e. no limits on weapon tip speed). 

Plastic Ants   Again, please review the SPARC Robot Construction Specifications. There is a section for plants at the end of the document.  The body and weapon must be 3D printed.  Several plastics are allowed but No TPU anywhere on the robot. 

Driver Limit 2 bots per person, 1 in each weight class.  This rule might be relaxed in the last week before fight day.

Tournament Format   

We will start with a qualifying bracket and then a single elimination bracket.  2 minute rounds. Bots that survive 2 minutes will go to judges decision.  

Round 1 8 fights. Brackets will be randomized when registration closes.

Round 2  8 fights.  All bots that win round 1 will fight each other,  all bots that lose in round 1 will fight each other.  Bots that win, 2-0 will qualify  Bots that lose 0-2 will be done competing for the day. Bots that are 1-1 will move on to round 3.

Round 3 4 fights.  All bots with 1 win 1 loss record. All bots that win (2-1) will qualify, losing bots will be done for the day (1-2) 

We will begin the single elimination bracket with 2-0 bots fighting 1-1 record bots.  Brackets will be arrange to prevent repeat match ups. Bots that make it to semi-final round will fight to determine 3rd place 

 

Podium 

1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies for each category.

 

Sponsorships

 We hope to have gift cards or merchandise for all 3 podium finishes.  Our goal is to add sponsors in this section and have drawings for prizes.

If you wish to donate, contact event organizer at email below. 

 

Safety Considerations

 A LiPo charging bag must be used when charging your batteries. 

Weapon locks and sharp edge covers must be used while the bot is outside of the arena.

Bot drive can be tested in pit area if wheels are supported off the table with weapon lock in place or weapon removed.

All bot testing with weapon must be in test box or arena.

Safety glasses when using power tools.

 

Location: 

This is an indoor event at the Moore Norman Technology Center Franklin  Road Campus 4701 12th Avenue NW Norman, OK 73069

Entry will be at the southern most of building facing west towards 12th avenue NW,   Gate # 5.  Entry door is locked at all times, we will have volunteers stationed to open door hopefully to end of day,  But phone numbers will be posted if you are not able to enter.

 

Facilities: 

 Event will be held in the Engineering room.  Space is limited. Tables are standing height.  Additional tables will be in hall way just outside room. 

We will do our best to have power at each table.  Lipo charging will most likely be in 1 centralized location. 

 

Schedule: 

8:00 - Doors open and check in and Safety begins

09:45 - Safety Ends, must pass safety to be in tournament

09:45 - Drivers meeting, bracket created

10:00 - Fights begin

12:30 – Break for lunch PIZZA

13:00 - Fighting resumes

17:00 - Estimated wrap up time

 

Arena:

Main Arena is 8x8x4 with wood floor. Walls are 2 polycarbonate panels 0.25 inch thick with airgap between.

Beetles and Full Combat ants, and  plastic ants are safe to operate.

Secondary arena is 8x4x2 wooden arena with one layer of polycarbonate which can be used for safety and possible matches with plastic ants.

Fees: Competitors  will be charge $20 per bot.  And $5 for pizza lunch.

 

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