14th & 15th May 2011 - Robots Live - Burgess Hill

[razerdave]

Re: 14th & 15th May 2010 - Robots Live - Burgess Hill

I think Clive may be able to sort me out with some, it was only 1008 because I planned to have 2 4mm sheets overlapping, to be sure I had a 100mm clearance around the arena, but I can adjust that

[terry]

Re: 14th & 15th May 2010 - Robots Live - Burgess Hill

did you see the prices on the ebay link ?

[PJ-27]

Re: 14th & 15th May 2010 - Robots Live - Burgess Hill

Hi all,

I'm assuming this is the event discussion thread....

Never attended an event before and our robot is nearing completion. Seems likely that this is the first event that we will attend, so here are some noobie questions!

- Flagship event eh? Would it be a good idea to attend as our first?

- It's run over the weekend, is it possible to just attend one of the days? If so which day? (Making a FW)

- Aside from filling in the sign up form and turning up is there anything else we need do?

- And any other general first event advice!

Thanks,

PJ

[RogueTwoRobots]

Re: 14th & 15th May 2010 - Robots Live - Burgess Hill

I still remember my first event like it was yesterday. Seemed like there was soooo much stuff to get ready for it - and so many things that could go wrong - whereas now it's all just second-nature.

here are some noobie questions!

- Flagship event eh? Would it be a good idea to attend as our first?

Yeah, the bigger the better

- It's run over the weekend, is it possible to just attend one of the days? If so which day? (Making a FW)

Usually there are no problems attending just one day, and it doesn't tend to matter which day that is. The featherweights have several whiteboard events (read: free-for-alls) throughout the weekend and you can just pick and choose which ones you want to enter. It may also be possible to test your robot in the arena in between shows to make sure it works before putting it into a fight. Whiteboards aren't full combat battles (i.e. no spinners) but there is a high probability that you will sustain some damage when several 13.6kg lumps of metal are hurtling into each other.
The only disadvantage to attending one day is that if there is a mini featherweight competition being held, you may miss out on the necessary battles to be in contention for the title.

- Aside from filling in the sign up form and turning up is there anything else we need do?

That's pretty much all there is to registering for the event. Just make sure to pack everything you need - I find a checklist is good for this, so long as you don't forget to put anything on the checklist! Also it can be a good idea to have a small supply of juice and snacks handy; some venues can be expensive for snacks if you get peckish throughout the day. Oh, and if your robot is ready, try and get the tech check done early on. The sooner you get it done, the sooner you can just relax and get ready for your first fight. It also means that if there is a problem with your robot in tech check, you have more time to remedy the problem and get it re-checked.

- And any other general first event advice!

Just have a hell of a good time! I used to get quite stressed, especially when trying to make repairs or work out why something had gone wrong, but it's important to keep it in check and not let it spoil your enjoyment of the event.

Hope that helps

[PJ-27]

Re: 14th & 15th May 2010 - Robots Live - Burgess Hill

Thanks for the comprehensive response!

I think for a first event we aren't to fussed about competition, we just wanna try the bot out and bash some other robots, see what it can do! Pick others brains and try to keep the robot working!

As for check list er... soldering iron and lots of tape.....

[RogueTwoRobots]

Re: 14th & 15th May 2010 - Robots Live - Burgess Hill

Yeah, picking other people's brains is a good shout. And have a poke and a prod about everyone else's robots (if they don't mind) as you'll learn a hell of a lot more by seeing robots in the flesh at an event than you'll ever pick up from reading stuff on the forum.

[blazerbotics]

Re: 14th & 15th May 2010 - Robots Live - Burgess Hill

Just to let you know that there is now a Premier Inn in Burgess Hill, at the moment its cheaper than the Travelodge (£59 compared to £66 at the TL). So the crew will be staying there.

[craig_colliass]

Re: 14th & 15th May 2011 - Robots Live - Burgess Hill

room booked

[botmad]

Re: 14th & 15th May 2011 - Robots Live - Burgess Hill

Us TOO

[lowtech]

Re: 14th & 15th May 2011 - Robots Live - Burgess Hill

Can you sign up for an event at the last day or is there a cut off

[blazerbotics]

Re: 14th & 15th May 2011 - Robots Live - Burgess Hill

We prefer you to sign up at least a week before, gives an idea of who to expect, also you won't get the roboteers info email if you don't sign up before hand.

Sign ups are still open, current sign ups )for those that forgot if they have!)

Heavies

Maelstrom
Toxic 2
Tilly EVO
Tilly XP
Toon Raider
Barbaric Response
Ripper
Weird mAlice
Pressure
White Knight
Puck
Dantomkia
Disturbed
IA6
IA6
Merlin
Kronic
Bigger Brother

Feathers:

Whirlpool
Heatwave
Eye of the Storm
Storm Chaser
Tiny Toon
Tiny Hurtz
44 Toon
Satanix
Dinah
Evil mAlice
Skink
Explosion
Annihilation
Boom
Juggernaut 1 & 2



Sign up form can be found here http://www.robotslive.co.uk/signup2010.htm (ignore the 2010 bit)

[terry]

Re: 14th & 15th May 2011 - Robots Live - Burgess Hill

so weve got 2 gilberts there ! blimey

[lowtech]

Re: 14th & 15th May 2011 - Robots Live - Burgess Hill

I am 14 years old and I might like to enter an antweight in the Burgess hill 12 o'clock show of course my family would have to come but I am confused
Does an adult have to register me
I assume the roboteer gets in free what about everyone else
Can I attend 1 show only

[blazerbotics]

Re: 14th & 15th May 2011 - Robots Live - Burgess Hill

Sign ups so far

Heavies

Maelstrom
Toxic 2
Tilly EVO
Tilly XP
Toon Raider
Barbaric Response
Ripper
Weird mAlice
Pressure
White Knight
Puck
Dantomkia
Disturbed
IA5
IA6
Merlin
Kronic
Bigger Brother
Big Nipper
Saint

Feathers:

Whirlpool
Heatwave
Eye of the Storm
Storm Chaser
Tiny Toon
Tiny Hurtz
44 Toon
Satanix
Dinah
Evil mAlice
Skink
Explosion
Annihilation
Boom
Juggernaut 1 & 2
Suprize
Killer Bee
Little Hitter
Little Flipper
Pain in the Asp
Seraph
Tron


Any more? http://www.robotslive.co.uk/signup2010.htm (ignore the 2010 bit)

[terry]

Re: 14th & 15th May 2011 - Robots Live - Burgess Hill

envy should be there as shane is listed on the fb burgess hill list.
Ive got me some new stickers aswell.... wont last long !