26-27 Sept 2015, GRA Mad Metal Machines, Bochum Germany

[leorcc]

http://mad-metal-machines.de/

FCC Competition. Standard FRA rules apply.
Entry fee 10 euros per team (no limit on robots) to pay for the hall.

Weightclasses:
Ant (150g)
Raptor (6Kg)
Featherweight (13,6Kg)

Main competition on Saturday 26th, special fights and robohockey on Sunday 27th.

Direct link to registration (English and German): http://www.public.roboteers.org/mmm/anmeldung.php
Raptor Rules in English: http://robotgames.nl/documents/rapto...lisch_v2.5.pdf

[harry hills]

I'm interested in going to this but I'm not brilliant with the logistics of the thing. Is there one who can recommend the cheapest and easiest route to get there from the south of england. Also hotels fairly close to the venue?

[shakesc]

Just avoid Calais !

[leorcc]

Hotels are available quite close, there are some near the train station and some smaller ones at a walking distance from the venue. From the train station it is about a 5 minutes drive by taxi.

[Ellis]

We're looking at making this. Depends on if my passport renewal happens fast enough...

edit: went downstairs after posting this and the passport came in the post. That was fast!

[Niels - Team K.a.L.M.]

Now that's a sign.

[Flag Captured]

I very much would like to go, but I probably won't be able to this year, sadly. Too much to get over, and I'm not sure if I can get the time off to go... Definitely next time though!

Speaking of which, does anyone have an up-to-date Raptorweight ruleset? I know they have limitations on voltage, motor size/materials etc...

[leorcc]

Hotels in the area.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/search...2!2d51.5008396

[leorcc]

Speaking of which, does anyone have an up-to-date Raptorweight ruleset? I know they have limitations on voltage, motor size/materials etc...

Not at the moment. These are the contraints for raptors:

6Kg max
12V/3S lipo/4S LiFePO4 max
Brushed motors up to Speed 700/Mabuchi 755 size (no 900's)
Brushless inrunner 3650 size max (no outrunners)

There is no constraint on material used.

[Niels - Team K.a.L.M.]

I doubt I have my feather running for the MMM20 but I'll try to have at least 2 raptors with me.
Perhaps a beetle if there is a reason to...

[maddox10]

Just avoid Calais !

That is why we use DFDS on the Dover-Dunkirk route.

There is a way more expensive Newhaven-Dieppe route. Shaving 3 hours drive in the UK from the South to Dover, but adding 3 hours of ferry time and 9 minutes of drive in France.

[maddox10]

I'm interested in going to this but I'm not brilliant with the logistics of the thing. Is there one who can recommend the cheapest and easiest route to get there from the south of england. Also hotels fairly close to the venue?

Ferry. As I wrote, most of the time Team RCC uses Dunkirk-Dover for the channel crossing.
Compared to the other crossings cost is simular.
Ferry time is just long enough for a decent nap (the benches do lend themselfs for that) or an easy breakfast/lunch/dinner.

From Dunkirk to Bochum , without any trafic related delays, it's a large 5 hours drive. 6 If you take the "mandated" breaks. Calais would add half an hour to that.

Hotels in Bochum. From Formule One to the most elaborate setups are available.
Last time, Team RCC had 4 rooms in a cheap hotel , total cost around £125. No breakfast.

[harry hills]

With a bit of fiddling around and a lot of faith in the German public transport system this looks fairly possible. Where are other folks staying? I don't drive so I could tag along with people (preferred!)or if anyone can vouch for a decent bus service etc then that would be fantastic.

[Niels - Team K.a.L.M.]

Last time around (1 year ago) me and team RCC stayed in Hotel Drees. Which is in walking distance of the venue if needed.
I suggest sending a PM to Mario and try to sort something out.

[Niels - Team K.a.L.M.]

Another note, the people in the hotel speak German ONLY!
Which is quite humorous at times