RoboGames Kickstarter

[Eventorizon]

Yeah, that all makes sense.

Problem with us going over there is that if we can't use feathers then it would be Lightweights.. but we can't fight them over here, so it would be pretty pointless to build one. Oh well. Maybe in the future.

[john_frizell]

It is as Overkill says and a lot of it has to do with the capacity of the big arena. It is running flat out the whole time. I've discussed it with Dave and it is his view is that with a limited amount of arena capacity they should be running the biggest and most spectacular ones and as those classes have grown the others have had to make way for them.

When I first went in 2007 they still ran 12 pounders and I built one because it was easy to fit in my luggage. When those were eliminated, I took a featherweight and when those went I graduated to a lightweight. Brits thinking of entering might want to consider building a 60 lb machine just for Robogames. I've done it and thought it was worthwhile. And don't forget the 3 lb Beatle category and the 1 lb Ants. You can get a lot of them in your luggage. And there is also the autonomous 1 and 3 lb classes where radio control is used only to turn them on [and off], after that they are on their own - it is a whole different experience in robot building.

[john_frizell]

It's on! The kickstarter succeeded and the dates have been set for the first weekend in April, 3-5. It is a long way to go but worth it.

[overkill]

Have you seen any new info on US forums? The Robogames web site has a few updates but most info is still about the 2013 event.

[john_frizell]

Got this from the Robogames guys: RoboGames is happy to announce the 11th RoboGames - we will once again host the best international robot competition in the world - April 3-5th, 2015 in San Mateo, California. They will start taking registrations from next week.

[overkill]

Thanks, its good to know when registration begins. As I am trying to do both Robogames and the UK Championships (in the same week!) I need to plan every tiny detail well in advance.

[john_frizell]

I see that Team Storm has registered for Robogames with 2 robots so there will be at least two UK heavyweights there. There are still 8 places left before the heavyweight class is filled (22 out of 30 spaces have been filled) so if anyone else is thinking of going, this is the time to register. The heavyweight class will be professionally filmed for TV.

[psychostorm]

John, Foxic is Craig Danby's new robot. So that's three.

[john_frizell]

Heavy category is now full. Places left in other categories though, right down to 150g.

[overkill]

No Sewer Snake??? What's up with that?

[IceMaster]

Who exactly can i see where is registered?

[overkill]

Here is a link: http://robogames.net/registration/event/view/22. You have to register as a competitor to see any details. Registering is easy, doesn't commit you to anything and you don't get any spam.

[IceMaster]

Sewer Snake is TeamPlumbCrazy -> http://tpcbots.com/indextpc_001.htm

"Pipe Wench" a new Sewer Snake?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UinHEcFqrho

[overkill]

Pipe Wench has been around for years but has not competed as much as Sewer Snake, which is always one of the best bots at Robogames. I am just a bit surprised that Sewer Snake isn't entered this year.

[IceMaster]

What does it cost if you really want with a Heavy to Robogames (Freight 200Kg)?

How do you get past the American customs with a combat robot (is that a Problem, or he Say "Welcome Home")? ^^