22nd / 23rd March 2008 - Easter Robot Rumble - Colchester

[john]

22nd / 23rd March 2008 - Easter Robot Rumble - Colchester

yes stu

http://www.teambeast.co.ukwww.teambeast.co.uk will need a new site

you can prove how good you are there

we actually do need one tho

where can we buy one or beg them for sponsorship

[stu]

22nd / 23rd March 2008 - Easter Robot Rumble - Colchester

Yeah id do a whicked team site with flash and all the new stuff ive learnt in the past few modules at Uni in Advanced Web Design it woul be awesome, but time is moeny and time is - well i have no time. Jonnos taking up all my time.

Anyway back on track - sign ups are now online.
Sign up - also you maybe receiving a team info and robot info sheet to fill in if you have not already filled one in from Swindon or Barnsley event. This is for the new RR system to go fully live at Colchester, so we need to make sure everyones in the system.

Mr Stu

[john]

22nd / 23rd March 2008 - Easter Robot Rumble - Colchester

sound stu i look forward to it - we will need it done before robot wars comes back so you dont have long

get jonno to stick the bill on me dads tab

[robotwars]

22nd / 23rd March 2008 - Easter Robot Rumble - Colchester

Hi Guys,

I have just booked the crews hotel room.

Were not staying in Colchester this time, were heading to a holiday inn express in Ipswich 15 miles away.

IPSWICH
Express By Holiday Inn
OLD HADLEIGH RD
IPSWICH, IP8 3AR

Reasons easy....

Cheap rate
I collect the points
Breakfast is free
It has a bar.

Oh and comfy beds ... mmmmmm

we are booked in for both friday and saturday night, and will most likely be heading fro a meal on the saturday night somewhere.

If you want to join us you are very welcome.

John
http://www.RoamingRobots.co.ukwww.RoamingRobots.co.uk

[froggy]

22nd / 23rd March 2008 - Easter Robot Rumble - Colchester

Hi Guys
Is anyone stayin at the Premier inn in Parkeston Harwich ??

Cheers Froggy

[robotwars]

22nd / 23rd March 2008 - Easter Robot Rumble - Colchester

Hi Guys,

Well less than two weeks to go until the longest running event in Robot World continues for yet a another year€¦ the Robot Rumble !!!
This year is looking like its going to be yet another one to remember, with good robot numbers, and tickets selling fast, its all looking good !!
The Saturday night show has now sold out, and we have had to stop selling, and Sunday is getting busier each day.

We have now confirmed a few more things for the event.

Format

The event will feature a main competition which will run throughout the event leading us to finals for both heavyweight and featherweight. More info on that next week.

Judges

2008 will yet again see the return of our €œ celebrity €œ judge Rex Garratt, however will be partnered by Andy Kane this year, remember, the judges decision is final !! )

Trophies and Prizes

The Robot Rumble wouldn€™t be the same without the presence of some special trophies, and yet again we will be offering 2 fabulous trophies made by Rex himself. Unfortunately they wont be present at the event as they cant be finished as the dopy bloke has managed to half cut off his thumb with an angle grinder and is currently off work.
However they will be finished and sent on to our winners at a later date.

The event is once again being sponsored by Rapid Electronics, and we will be lucky enough to have the top chief from Rapid along for the last show to present the prizes to the winners plus lots of free goodies.

Each of the top three placed robots in both Heavyweight and Featherweight will receive an Easter Egg€¦. A certificate€¦and a 25 pound voucher to spend at Rapid.
Plus€¦ 1st prize - Big Tool Box 2nd prize - Trolley 3rd prize - Rechargeable Torch.

Think that€™s about it for now.
There will be a further update early next week with the final information.

Geoff Thorpe is certainly working hard behind the scenes to give us a good couple of days.

See you soon
John
http://www.RoamingRobots.co.ukwww.RoamingRobots.co.uk

[john]

22nd / 23rd March 2008 - Easter Robot Rumble - Colchester

damn i wont be there to win an easter egg :sad:

get some roaming robot ones made john bob

[pressure]

22nd / 23rd March 2008 - Easter Robot Rumble - Colchester

Its about time Geoff Thorpe got a mention, it is after all his show! He is promoting, advertising (with sponsership From Rapid Electronics) and paying for it as he has all the Robot Rumbles in the past.
Long live Geoff, Ill get Robot Wars back on tv if it kills me, Thorpe!!!

[robotwars]

22nd / 23rd March 2008 - Easter Robot Rumble - Colchester

hear hear.... long live the grandad himself !!!

[geeza]

22nd / 23rd March 2008 - Easter Robot Rumble - Colchester

We are hoping to come to this, Turb needs a couple of things done to make sure it passes tech check (things learned since FRA training day). Not signed up yet, but I will as soon as im sure it will be ready. I dont like pulling out of events, better to say maybe than to pull out.

[robotwars]

22nd / 23rd March 2008 - Easter Robot Rumble - Colchester

ed,

Sign up, and then if you need to pull out its no problem, at least you get the update emails just in case.

John

[cliveb]

22nd / 23rd March 2008 - Easter Robot Rumble - Colchester

I will be bringing some short lengths of red and black tri rated cable with me to colchester in 1.5mm, 2.5mm,4.0mm and 6.0mm . If any body needs some its free on a first come first served basis.
I am trying to get some sample silcone cables from friendly suppliers and will bring these if possible. Anyone needing anything specific let me know and i will see what i can do.

[craig_colliass]

22nd / 23rd March 2008 - Easter Robot Rumble - Colchester

Jonno sorry I cant make this one, hope you all have a great time

[geeza]

22nd / 23rd March 2008 - Easter Robot Rumble - Colchester

Clive, might take you up on some for new feather. Turbulence is still in bits, what new there then, but most of the mods have been done, just need to reassemble it.

[cliveb]

22nd / 23rd March 2008 - Easter Robot Rumble - Colchester

No problems Ed, just look for the black & white feather.