Battlebots return?!

[leorcc]

Battlebots return?!

Thats a shame, did the original poster give any specific reason for the delay?

[woody]

Battlebots return?!

Not really.

http://forums.delphiforums.com/THERFL/messages?msg=5057.518http://forums.delphiforums.com/THERF...s?msg=5057.518

[john]

Battlebots return?!

i got an email the other day sayin
Were postponing until April 2009


Were working out the TV deal arrangements, hence the lack of info.

so it must be because of the tv arangements

[supernova]

Battlebots return?!

event will be in April. Were working on a registration system that should go live on the site around the beginning of the 2009

The responce from a guy called Greg Munson.

Suren

[kodster]

Battlebots return?!

Oh well. Its always better to prolong an event to work out all the bells and whistles and other stuff than have a hasty and rather mundane show.

[woody]

Battlebots return?!

The Battlebot Rule set is out.

http://www.battlebots.com/downloads/BB_Building_Rules_Pro_College.pdfhttp://www.battlebots.com/downloads/...ro_College.pdf

NOTE THE PNEUMATIC RULES.

Custom-made or custom-modified pneumatic components may be used in a BattleBots pneumatic system.
The Entrant is required to supply data sheets and/or computations and/or certified hydrotesting results to prove that the custom component is properly designed and built to have a burst pressure that is 300% of the maximum pressure that the component will be subjected to during operation.
Custom-made pressure storage tanks are specifically not allowed, as specified in €œ7.3.1 STORAGE TANK RATINGS€.

Also note that the Battlebots Tech Checker has a reputation for being very very strict.

Any H.P. pneumatic Bots intending to go should perhaps try for pre-approval of their system.

(Message edited by woody on October 09, 200

[john]

Battlebots return?!

anyone planning on going ?

hopefully i will be there with or without a robot - would like to go see the event

[terrorhurtz]

Battlebots return?!

Were planning on taking beta over.

[supernova]

Battlebots return?!

Might take the new bot over... if it works!

[malivoirec]

Battlebots return?!

I would love to see Beta work. That hammer would squash a few yanks. Teach them to make too many flat thwackbots

[woody]

Battlebots return?!

Those considering going over will also need to meet the following requirements ...I dont believe any of our bots currently meet these specs

4.2.3 ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION CONDITIONS
To minimize risk to personnel, the Activation and Deactivation sequences
+1>cannot require:
a. More than one person to perform each sequence.
b. A person to place any body part in the path of any weapon system or any other powered part
of a BattleBot that can cause injury.
c. A person to place any body part inside the external frame or shell of a BattleBot.
d. A person or a BattleBot to balance or be balanced in any unstable position.
e. The installation or removal of any panels, covers or fasteners from a BattleBot, other than the
Safety Covers and Restraints.
4.2.4 ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION TOOLS
Special tools may be used for Activation and Deactivation subject to the following:
a. A maximum of two tools or devices can be used for the Activation and Deactivation.
b. Any tool is required to have an identical backup spare.

[john]

Battlebots return?!

sign ups r meant to be opening next week with new sponsorship rules being sent out

[geeza]

Battlebots return?!

Big Nipper would pass those specs, cant think of many more.

[woody]

Battlebots return?!

Storm meets the specs.

[terrorhurtz]

Battlebots return?!

I think Storm requires the removal of the fastener that secures the hatch on the rear that covers the link... or has it changed?

THz might pass... depends exactly how you interpret inside the external frame - it has an open top, so inside/outside is not clear cut.
beta will be a similar arrangement.

It seems that the rules have been written round the normal way of doing it in the US - inserting an allen key or similar through a hole in the armour to turn an internal switch.