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What are Sportsam Robots? <br> | What are Sportsam Robots? <br> | ||
[[File:Sportsman.jpg|thumb|Sportsman Robot Storm Rider]] | [[File:Sportsman.jpg|thumb|Sportsman Robot Storm Rider]] | ||
| − | They are a special class of robots that require an anctive weapon, but limit | + | They are a special class of robots that require an anctive weapon, but limit the destructive power of the weapon to make them easier to build and contain within arenas and to increase the chances that the robots won't be completely destroyed in their matches. The weapon requirement is meant to make matches more exciting and entertaining as some slow wedge-on-wedge matches aren't much fun to watch. Lifters, hammers, and low KE saw blades are common in the class but pneumatic flippers and crushers are also allowed.<br> |
The most common weight-class for Sportsan robots is 30 pounds but some events run 12 pound versions of the class and other heavier weights have been tried as well. Take a look at the [[Events]] page to see which events run Sportsman class competitions.<br> | The most common weight-class for Sportsan robots is 30 pounds but some events run 12 pound versions of the class and other heavier weights have been tried as well. Take a look at the [[Events]] page to see which events run Sportsman class competitions.<br> | ||
| − | The Sportsan class can be a great entry point to building. You can find the full rule set at [http://sparc.tools/?p=340 Sparc.tools] but talk to your event organizers to see if they have variations on the rules. The full ruleset can | + | The Sportsan class can be a great entry point to building. You can find the full rule set at [http://sparc.tools/?p=340 Sparc.tools] but talk to your event organizers to see if they have variations on the rules. The full ruleset can seem a bit over complecated but some events run simplified versions of the rules and are happy to work with you. Most event organizers just want to provide a safe and fun place for people to play with their robots.<br> |
Revision as of 03:02, 16 November 2021
What are Sportsam Robots?
They are a special class of robots that require an anctive weapon, but limit the destructive power of the weapon to make them easier to build and contain within arenas and to increase the chances that the robots won't be completely destroyed in their matches. The weapon requirement is meant to make matches more exciting and entertaining as some slow wedge-on-wedge matches aren't much fun to watch. Lifters, hammers, and low KE saw blades are common in the class but pneumatic flippers and crushers are also allowed.
The most common weight-class for Sportsan robots is 30 pounds but some events run 12 pound versions of the class and other heavier weights have been tried as well. Take a look at the Events page to see which events run Sportsman class competitions.
The Sportsan class can be a great entry point to building. You can find the full rule set at Sparc.tools but talk to your event organizers to see if they have variations on the rules. The full ruleset can seem a bit over complecated but some events run simplified versions of the rules and are happy to work with you. Most event organizers just want to provide a safe and fun place for people to play with their robots.