Maker Battle 2023

What is Maker Battle?

• a battle where competitors pit their remote-controlled 1lb robots against each other for bragging rights and other prizes.
• double-elimination tournament style with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
• a cap of 25 bots for this day 
• 2 minute rounds or until one robot has been disabled.
• networking and promotional opportunities alongside an exciting and dynamic event new to the Hartford community.
• access to like-minded makers and members from MakerspaceCT.

While this event is a competition, it also represents an opportunity to bring the community together! MakerspaceCT is a space where people and projects thrive, and we hope to partner with our sponsors and supporters in order to continue to provide this resource to Connecticut and beyond. Maker Battle 2023 will help us continue to provide equipment, community, and education through an unconventional medium.

Schedule 

• 8:00am-9:45am  Setup and check-in
• 9:45am-10:00am Driver's meeting
• 10:00am-1:30pm Battle 
• 1:30pm lunch break
• 2:00pm- 4:00pm Battle 
• 4:15 Awards
• 4:30 event teardown

Location:

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

Spectator fee:

Adult $5, 5yrs or younger free

Team registration fee:

$40 (you will be billed separately, after you sign up, for the registration fee!)

Arena

• Size: 8' x 8' x 8'
• Floor: 3/4" plywood coated with paint
• Kickplates: 4” Stainless Steel
• Windows: 1/4" polycarbonate

1lb Weight Class - Safety & Physical Rules*

Safety

• All robots must have a weapon lock that prevents any spinning weapons from moving outside of the cage.
• All robots must have a way to turn off power without disassembling the robot.
• All robots must pass a radio fail safe test.

Weight

• 1.0lbs in a fight ready condition. All robots will be weighed prior to their first match.
• There is a .5 lb weight bonus for robots that do not use wheels or tracks for motion

Size

• No restrictions on size, but must fit through a 36” door

Electrical

• Robots must use electrical systems that operate at or less than 25.2 volts - max 6s

Weapons

• Robots may include at least one active weapon
• Projectiles are allowed, however - please email us details, a photo, and projectile speed must be below 100mph
• The following weapon types are prohibited:
  • Nets
  • Flame throwers
  • Liquids of any kind
  • Weapons that purposefully disrupt radio signals
  • Strobe Lights
  • Lasers

ABOUT MAKERSPACECT:

MakerspaceCT is a 28,000 sqft innovation lab, located in downtown Hartford. As a non-profit, open since 2019, the facility is positioned to bridge the gap between traditional skills and advanced technologies. MakerspaceCT is an on-ramp to many technologies for the Hartford region. High-tech specialties can be explored offering members and students an opportunity to access equipment, iterate and create. MakerspaceCT hosts classes in metal, wood and plastic fabrication while facilitating education in prototype and manufacturing techniques. Members explore the latest electronics, computer aided design (CAD) software coupled with CAM, 3D printing and CNC driven machinery. In addition to skills-based learning, MakerspaceCT offers a unique blend of shop experiences by hosting manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and students all in the same labs to learn, gain knowledge, using a hands-on approach and collaboration.

The entire facility contains innovative technologies and equipment for the entrepreneur and DIYers to bring napkin sketch concepts to reality every day.

MakerspaceCT is the place where dreams are realized with machinery and community.