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Traveling to Norwalk

2021-06-08T22:41:34Z

G Structure: /* Flying */

[[File:Norwalk from Google Earth.png|Norwalk, CT as Rendered by Google Earth. Click to see relevant locations.|alt=|thumb]]Norwalk is actually more accessible than you may think! There is also more to do in Norwalk than just fighting robots.

Wikitravel is a great place to get started. Their page on [https://wikitravel.org/en/Norwalk_(Connecticut) Norwalk] has lots of activities.

==== Help for Bot Builders ====
We are always looking for ways to make it easier to compete.

* Folks wishing to come Friday before the event are welcome to use our facilities all day, the team often stays late the night before while preparing for the event.
* 50 Day is staffed M-F 10a-6p. If you want to mail your robot ahead of coming to the event that can be accommodated. We can be there to sign for it.

== Getting to Norwalk, CT ==

==== Driving ====
Norwalk is pretty accessible by major highways. The closest exit to [https://goo.gl/maps/aBnAYMGkXc7oYrWT7 our location] is Exit 15 off I-95. We are also accessible off Exit 40 from the Merritt Parkway. Route 7 Also terminates in norwalk and is a close drive. There is a good amount of parking available at and around our location.

==== Train / Mass Transit ====
NHRL is surprisingly accessible by train. If you are coming from the New York metro area you can take any [http://as0.mta.info/mnr/schedules/sched_form.cfm New Haven Line] train to the [[wikipedia:South_Norwalk_station|South Norwalk Station]]. From there its about a 0.5 mile walk. Also if you message any member of the crew in discord we are happy to pop over and pick you up. If you are taking the train from further away, the nearest [https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train Amtrak Acela] stop is Stamford, CT. from there its a an easy transfer to the [http://as0.mta.info/mnr/schedules/sched_form.cfm New Haven Line] for a quick 10 minute ride to South Norwalk.

Note that if you are taking the train from South Norwalk back to New York, [https://goo.gl/maps/RtwYuTa6VBAjt8R38 you must enter the station from the State Street entrance] on the station's west side. You may want to give yourself a few extra minutes of walking time to account for this.

==== Flying ====
If you are looking to Fly to Norwalk typically the cheapest flights are headed into New York City. La Guardia (LGA) is the closest airport with a lot of flights. John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is not that much further away and has more flights. If you are lucky you might be able to find a flight into Westchester (HPN) which is substantially closer. Taking mass transit from any of these airports is rarely practical as typical travel times via mass transit are in the 2-3 hours range, with multiple changes required. Renting a car or an Uber/Lyft is likely your best bet. It can be anywhere from a 45 minute to 1 Hour 45 minute drive to Norwalk.

== Getting your Robot to CT ==
We are willing to accept delivery of your robot ahead of your arrival. We get daily UPS/FedEx deliveries and have loading docks that can accept LTL shipments. '''Before shipping anything it is important to let [[Ryan Sasloe]] know its coming!''' If you are shipping a robot its best to ship it 50 Day street instead of 165 Water Street.

Suggested Robot Shipping Address:<syntaxhighlight lang="html">
NHRL c/o Ryan Sasloe
50 Day Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
</syntaxhighlight>

== Staying Overnight in Norwalk ==

==== Recommended Hotels ====
These hotels are nothing fancy but should provide you with a clean, relaxing stay before or after a long day of robot combat. You should be able to find accommodations for around $100 - $150 a night. In general if you stay places that are charging under $100 a night in CT you are going to have a bad time. It's worth the extra 20 bucks to stay somewhere nicer. Generally, Norwalk has pretty low crime and you can feel safe leaving robot stuff in your car.
* [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hpnrn-residence-inn-norwalk/ Sono Marriott]
** It can get pricey but it is the only hotel in walking distance to the event.
* [https://www.ihg.com/evenhotels/hotels/us/en/norwalk/orqev/hoteldetail Even Hotel Norwalk]
** Affordable, clean, last remodeled in 2018 and about 10 minutes away.
** Service has been reported to be good.
** All rooms have a barn door style frosted door to the bathroom. This means you can be seen fairly well when you are in the bathroom.
* [https://www.hotelzerodegrees.com/hotels/norwalk/ Hotel Zero Degrees Norwalk]
** New in 2018 and about 10 minutes away
* [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/orqdtdt-doubletree-norwalk/ DoubleTree Connecticut Avenue]
** Decent international chain hotel
** Warm chocolate chip cookie at check-in

==== Not Recommended - Don't stay here ====
The following hotels have poor reviews from bot builders. In general they may be the cheapest but they tend to not be very nice or clean.
* Red Carpet Inn
* Norwalk Inn

== What else is there to do in Norwalk ==
NHRL is located pretty close to Norwalk's central business district. The area is known as [http://www.visitsono.com SONO] It's about a 5 minute walk from where the event is.

===== Attractions =====
* [https://www.maritimeaquarium.org Norwalk Aquarium] - New Englands Largest Aquarium
* [http://www.westctnrhs.org/tower.htm Switch Tower Museum] - Cool old Train Stuff
* [https://www.steppingstonesmuseum.org Stepping Stones Childrens Museum] - Good for kids
* [https://www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com Lockwood Mathews Mansion] - Rumored to be Austin's house.. but its not.
* [https://www.norwalkct.org/2094/Calf-Pasture-and-Shady-Beach Calf Pasture Beach] - Very nice beach

===== Food (Just some of a ton of spots) within walking distance =====
* [https://www.sonobaking.com SONO Bakery]
* [https://goo.gl/maps/JJmEhmKqLhabDdyEA Burger Bar and Bistro]
* [https://mechanoodlebar.com Mecha Noodle Bar]
* [http://www.elsegundorestaurants.com/norwalk/ El Segundo Mexican]
* [https://www.pokemoto.com Pokemoto]
* [http://www.washingtonprimect.com Washington Prime]
* [http://matchsono.com Match]
* [https://tablaowinebar.com Tablao]
* [https://www.theblindrhino.com The Blind Rhino]
* [https://www.thespreadsono.com The Spread]
* [https://www.bruculino.com Brucilno]

===== Shopping =====
* [https://www.thesonocollection.com/en.html The Sono Collection] - A huge mall in walking distance.

Traveling to Norwalk

2021-06-08T22:37:28Z

G Structure: /* Recommended Hotels */

[[File:Norwalk from Google Earth.png|Norwalk, CT as Rendered by Google Earth. Click to see relevant locations.|alt=|thumb]]Norwalk is actually more accessible than you may think! There is also more to do in Norwalk than just fighting robots.

Wikitravel is a great place to get started. Their page on [https://wikitravel.org/en/Norwalk_(Connecticut) Norwalk] has lots of activities.

==== Help for Bot Builders ====
We are always looking for ways to make it easier to compete.

* Folks wishing to come Friday before the event are welcome to use our facilities all day, the team often stays late the night before while preparing for the event.
* 50 Day is staffed M-F 10a-6p. If you want to mail your robot ahead of coming to the event that can be accommodated. We can be there to sign for it.

== Getting to Norwalk, CT ==

==== Driving ====
Norwalk is pretty accessible by major highways. The closest exit to [https://goo.gl/maps/aBnAYMGkXc7oYrWT7 our location] is Exit 15 off I-95. We are also accessible off Exit 40 from the Merritt Parkway. Route 7 Also terminates in norwalk and is a close drive. There is a good amount of parking available at and around our location.

==== Train / Mass Transit ====
NHRL is surprisingly accessible by train. If you are coming from the New York metro area you can take any [http://as0.mta.info/mnr/schedules/sched_form.cfm New Haven Line] train to the [[wikipedia:South_Norwalk_station|South Norwalk Station]]. From there its about a 0.5 mile walk. Also if you message any member of the crew in discord we are happy to pop over and pick you up. If you are taking the train from further away, the nearest [https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train Amtrak Acela] stop is Stamford, CT. from there its a an easy transfer to the [http://as0.mta.info/mnr/schedules/sched_form.cfm New Haven Line] for a quick 10 minute ride to South Norwalk.

Note that if you are taking the train from South Norwalk back to New York, [https://goo.gl/maps/RtwYuTa6VBAjt8R38 you must enter the station from the State Street entrance] on the station's west side. You may want to give yourself a few extra minutes of walking time to account for this.

==== Flying ====
If you are looking to Fly to Norwalk typically the cheapest flights are headed into New York City. La Guardia (LGA) is the closest airport with a lot of flights. John F Kenendy International Airport (JFK) is not that much further away and has more flights. If you are lucky you might be able to find a flight into Westchester (HPN) which is substantially closer. Taking mass transit from any of these airports is rarely practical typical travel times via mass transit are in the 2-3 hours with multiple changes required. Renting a car or an Uber/Lyft is likely your best bet. It can be anywhere from a 45 minute to 1 Hour 45 minute drive to Norwalk.

== Getting your Robot to CT ==
We are willing to accept delivery of your robot ahead of your arrival. We get daily UPS/FedEx deliveries and have loading docks that can accept LTL shipments. '''Before shipping anything it is important to let [[Ryan Sasloe]] know its coming!''' If you are shipping a robot its best to ship it 50 Day street instead of 165 Water Street.

Suggested Robot Shipping Address:<syntaxhighlight lang="html">
NHRL c/o Ryan Sasloe
50 Day Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
</syntaxhighlight>

== Staying Overnight in Norwalk ==

==== Recommended Hotels ====
These hotels are nothing fancy but should provide you with a clean, relaxing stay before or after a long day of robot combat. You should be able to find accommodations for around $100 - $150 a night. In general if you stay places that are charging under $100 a night in CT you are going to have a bad time. It's worth the extra 20 bucks to stay somewhere nicer. Generally, Norwalk has pretty low crime and you can feel safe leaving robot stuff in your car.
* [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hpnrn-residence-inn-norwalk/ Sono Marriott]
** It can get pricey but it is the only hotel in walking distance to the event.
* [https://www.ihg.com/evenhotels/hotels/us/en/norwalk/orqev/hoteldetail Even Hotel Norwalk]
** Affordable, clean, last remodeled in 2018 and about 10 minutes away.
** Service has been reported to be good.
** All rooms have a barn door style frosted door to the bathroom. This means you can be seen fairly well when you are in the bathroom.
* [https://www.hotelzerodegrees.com/hotels/norwalk/ Hotel Zero Degrees Norwalk]
** New in 2018 and about 10 minutes away
* [https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/orqdtdt-doubletree-norwalk/ DoubleTree Connecticut Avenue]
** Decent Hotel
** Warm chocolate chip cookie at check-in

==== Not Recommended - Don't stay here ====
The following hotels have poor reviews from bot builders. In general they may be the cheapest but they tend to not be very nice or clean.
* Red Carpet Inn
* Norwalk Inn

== What else is there to do in Norwalk ==
NHRL is located pretty close to Norwalk's central business district. The area is known as [http://www.visitsono.com SONO] It's about a 5 minute walk from where the event is.

===== Attractions =====
* [https://www.maritimeaquarium.org Norwalk Aquarium] - New Englands Largest Aquarium
* [http://www.westctnrhs.org/tower.htm Switch Tower Museum] - Cool old Train Stuff
* [https://www.steppingstonesmuseum.org Stepping Stones Childrens Museum] - Good for kids
* [https://www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com Lockwood Mathews Mansion] - Rumored to be Austin's house.. but its not.
* [https://www.norwalkct.org/2094/Calf-Pasture-and-Shady-Beach Calf Pasture Beach] - Very nice beach

===== Food (Just some of a ton of spots) within walking distance =====
* [https://www.sonobaking.com SONO Bakery]
* [https://goo.gl/maps/JJmEhmKqLhabDdyEA Burger Bar and Bistro]
* [https://mechanoodlebar.com Mecha Noodle Bar]
* [http://www.elsegundorestaurants.com/norwalk/ El Segundo Mexican]
* [https://www.pokemoto.com Pokemoto]
* [http://www.washingtonprimect.com Washington Prime]
* [http://matchsono.com Match]
* [https://tablaowinebar.com Tablao]
* [https://www.theblindrhino.com The Blind Rhino]
* [https://www.thespreadsono.com The Spread]
* [https://www.bruculino.com Brucilno]

===== Shopping =====
* [https://www.thesonocollection.com/en.html The Sono Collection] - A huge mall in walking distance.

File:Shreddit X.jpg

2021-06-05T01:30:47Z

G Structure:

Shreddit_X

Shreddit X

2021-06-05T01:14:07Z

G Structure: Shreddit X

Shreddit X is an eXperimental platform for Shreddit Bro, and is also a two-wheeled vertical beater bar 3lb robot from the New York City based team Shreddit.
===Robot Facts===
[[File:Shreddit X.jpg|30%px|thumb|right|Shreddit X]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| Driver || Evan Arias
|-
| Team ||Shreddit
|-
| Weight Class || [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]]
|-
| Body Material || UHMW frame and wheel guards, Al top and bottom plates, Ti forks.
|-
| Weapon || S7 Beater Bar
|-
| Weapon Drive || Brushless outrunner
|-
| Drive || Brushless outrunner
|-
| Power || 4s LiPo
|}
Shreddit X has made a debut at May 2021 NHRL event, with the intention of testing performance of several new components and judging their suitability for implementation in Shreddit Bro for future iterations.

The new weapon tested was a custom designed beater bar, which was manufactured out of S7 tool steel. The weapon showed excellent bite characteristics, and was able to pop up opponents even at slower approach speeds. The durability/longevity results were inconclusive as it became apparent that the beater bar was not hardened as ordered. The new weapon used bearing and pulley hubs machined in-house, and these performed well - however the typical Shreddit Bro dual side-by-side timing belt setup resulted in stalled weapon in multiple matches, this setup will be replaced in the next iteration.

Shreddit X drive maintained the Botkits 22mm planetary DC gearmotors, but used custom cut XLPE foam wheels and in-house machined wheel hubs. These silicone coated blue cross linked polyethylene foam wheels have been successfully used by 3lb Billy and have become popularly known as “Billy Wheels.” The wheels showed great performance in durability and traction, and the hubs held on well until one was undercut by Silent Spring and was knocked off the drive shaft. In future iterations the wheels will be maintained, but the hubs will be modified to have larger mating surfaces to the drive shafts, and larger setscrews.

Shreddit X frame is currently the typical slot-and-tab 3/8” thick UHMW panels, and 1/8” thick UHMW wheel guards. There are plans to replace some of these with 3D printed panels and mounts in future iterations.

The top and bottom panels are 1.5mm aluminum, like the bottom plates on Shreddit Bro - and they fared normally. This will likely not change in the near future.

Shreddit X used the typical 2 titanium forks, one on each side of the beater bar. The slight modification was that the weapon pulley side fork had a protrusion at the front to help guard the pulley/belts from glancing hits.

{{Bot Stats|bot=Shreddit_X|class=3lb}}

July 24th 2021

2021-05-30T05:22:48Z

G Structure: /* Changes for the July Event */

[[File:July_2021_NHRL_Badge.png|thumb|NHRL July 24th 2021 Badge]]

=== DRAFT - FINAL VERSION WILL BE POSTED JUNE 1 ===
July 24th is the 4rd event in the NHRL 2021 season. We will be fighting all weight classes. Spectators are allowed and welcome! All day passes to watch the fights are $10.00 We will be handing out a total of 3 Golden Dumpsters and '''$4,200 dollars''' in cash prizes! Registration is free as always! We are expecting a super sized summer line up of robots with over 100 robots present at the event!

=== Sign Ups are Open! Rookies Welcome! ===
* [https://austin902584.typeform.com/to/ce37FnML Signup up to compete here!]
** [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KZPmAIT0HdWKgdUF5dwsFIB3ppRyQHWxdVQyDbiu1UI/edit?usp=sharing View the current list of signed up robots in google docs]
** We will begin updating name changes and robot drops starting July 1.
* '''We are looking for staff / crew to help us make this the best event yet'''
**[https://austin902584.typeform.com/to/vZOJV0lZ Volunteer Here!]
**[[Event staff|More information about crew roles]]
* Registration closes at 8 p.m. EST July 16th
* Brackets will be posted July 17th!
* We are also looking for unpaid staff volunteers to compliment our paid team. (Note this is a 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. event) If you are interested please reach our to @sasloe on [[NHRL Discord|discord]].

=== Super Sized July Event Format ===
We will be running a new format to accommodate the large number of robot registrations for this event.

* '''All 12lb and 30lb matches will be completed on July 24th.'''
* '''Any and all 12lb Sportsman matches will be held on the 25th.'''
* The 3lb bracket down to the final 16 robots. '''The final 32 fights will be fought on July 25th starting at Noon EST'''
* A wide array of grudge matches, rumbles, and other fights in our large cage on July 25th.
* Expected finish is 7pm on the 24th and to be done by 5pm on the 25th.
* '''For 90%+ of all competitors you will be done fighting on the 24th.''' The final 16 robots tend to be very competitive. If this is your first event its okay to assume it will be a one day event.
* Competitors are welcome to come spectate the final events on the 25th for free.

=== Come watch robots fight! ===
'''Spectators are allowed!''' We plan to open our doors for spectators at 10:00 a.m. We will charge $10.00 for all day access for all spectators over the age of 4. Robot combat is dangerous and there will be weapons and dangerous things around. We may ask you sign a release prior to entering the space.
* Food trucks in the parking lot.
* On-site concessions.
* A collectible badge that allows for all-day re-entry
* A staff-guided tour of the pits.
* Time to hang out with the competitors post-fight.

<gallery caption="Some pictures of our facility.">
File:3lb Cages.jpg
File:Wall of Competitors.jpg
File:Studio 3.jpg
File:NHRL Control Room (Best Shot).jpg
File:Studio 2.jpg
</gallery>

= Videos =
{{#ev:youtube|DtlIWhSw7yQ|||NHRL 2021 July Live Stream}}

= Event Specifics =
* '''Where''': [https://goo.gl/maps/4tDgzQkeB2DyA37u8 165 Water Street Norwalk, CT 06854]
* When: July 24th 2021. '''Arrive by 9:30 a.m.!'''
** We would like the first fight to start at 10 a.m. EST
** If you are in the final 16 robots in the 3lb bracket.. The finals begin at 12:00p July 25th.
*** Robots making it into the final 16 will receive $100 in prize money.
* Classes:
**[[3lb Weight Class|3lb Full Combat]] - No signup limit
** [[12lb Sportsman Weight Class|12 Sportsman]] - Up to 16 Bots may compete
** [[12lb Weight Class|12 Full Combat]] - Up to 24 Bots
** [[30lb Weight Class|30lb Full Combat]] - Up to 24 Bots
* [[NHRL Event Rules|Read the Rules!!]]

=== Bracket ===
The brackets will be posted on July 17th.
*3lb Bracket
*12lb Bracket
*12lb Sportsman Bracket
*30lb Bracket

=== Social ===
* This event will be [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtlIWhSw7yQ streamed live]
* The bracket will be posted here on event day
* Join us on [[NHRL Discord|discord]]

=== Changes for the July Event ===
* Loud, automated voice overs for match start, tap out, and other match events.
* Improved match flow notifications and screens.
* Much more NHRL merch including Brett the Brick T-Shirts
* More time for competitor interviews and back stories
* Improved seating for spectators. Additional visibility for spectators.
* Improved concessions
* Dedicated space for competitors to sell merch!

=== Upon Arrival ===
* Check in with the [[event staff]] and get your badge and make sure they know you are here
* Setup at your pit. All [[pits]] are first come first serve
* Pass Safety. We will check your weapon lock and verify your [[Radio fail safe|radio failsafe]].
* Get your bot's picture taken. We cannot start the event without a picture for every bot.
* '''Join the [[NHRL Discord|discord]] for day of event updates'''
* Double check the [[NHRL Event Rules|rules]].
** If your bot does well towards the end of the day, you must be ready to fight after a minimum of 20 minutes
** NHRL includes an audience-triggered Encore that can add 30 seconds to the fight. These usually only happen towards the back half of the day
* If you have time, create or update the wiki page for your bot. You can view the pages in the [[:Category:3lb Bots|3lb Category]].

=== A Post Covid World ===
We will be following the latest guidance from the state of CT. Currently there are no capacity or distancing restrictions for an event like this. CT Currently has one of the highest vaccination rates and lowest COVID rates in the country.

* For those who are vaccinated MASKS ARE OPTIONAL. You are welcome to wear a mask, but you don't have to.
* For those not vaccinated you should wear a mask per the CDC. If possible, get vaccinated. It's just a good idea in general.
[[Category:Robot Events]]
__NOTOC__

Shreddit Bro

2021-03-22T07:19:48Z

G Structure: /* 2021 */

Shreddit Bro is a two-wheeled vertical beater bar 3lb robot from the New York City based team Shreddit.
===Robot Facts===
[[File:Shreddit Bro.jpg|30%px|thumb|right|Shreddit Bro]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| Driver || Evan Arias
|-
| Team ||Shreddit
|-
| Weight Class || [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]]
|-
| Body Material || UHMW frame and wheel guards, interchangeable top and bottom plates (Al, Ti, Polycarb), Ti forks and low wedge
|-
| Weapon || Vertical Beater Bar
|-
| Weapon Drive || Fingertech 2838 brushless inrunner
|-
| Drive || Botkits 22mm planetary DC gearmotors
|-
| Power || 4s LiPo
|}
Shreddit Bro has been competing in the northeast US area since summer 2019, with regular appearances at NHRL, as well as appearances at MassDestruction, SWORD and Motorama.

The established signature blue and white color scheme, and the aggressive and successful performance record have given Shreddit Bro the nickname of “'''''The Blue Beater'''''”.

Shreddit Bro weapon is based on the popular Fingertech Robotics beater bar weapon kit, with a few modifications to the stock pulley assembly and the re-anodized blue color. The stock weapon ESC has also been replaced with a more powerful one.

Shreddit Bro drive is a successful marriage of the very popular Botkits 22mm planetary DC gearmotors and the Banebots compliant thermoplastic wheels. When combined with the 4s LiPo battery, this configuration gives the robot its impressive speed during “box rushes” and quick maneuvers during matches. In some configurations, Fingertech foam wheels are used instead for weight balancing.

Shreddit Bro frame is constructed using slot-and-tab 3/8” thick UHMW panels, which are then also secured to each-other with machine screws. The team found it best to run the machine screws directly into undersized holes, which compress the UHMW as threads are formed and results in very rigid connections. Currently the UHMW frames are cut out by the team using paper templates and a small tabletop bandsaw, with the drilling done on a small tabletop drill press.

The top and bottom panels are interchangeable and are selected prior to each match based on expected damage by the opponent - choices are 1.5mm aluminum, 1 and 2mm titanium, 3mm garolite and 1/8” polycarbonate.

The removable 1/8” UHMW wheel guards are heat bent on a fabricated form, resulting in repeatable and quick manufacturing of replacements.

Shreddit Bro typical configuration includes 2 titanium forks, one on each side of the beater bar. Aside from helping feed the opponent’s lower edge into the weapon, the forks also cover the entire height of the sides to help protect the frame from horizontal spinner hits. An alternate configuration features a small low wedge which spans the forks and helps to feed opponent horizontal under-cutter attacks into the weapon.

== Tournament Results ==

====2021====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| NHRL February|| 6 Wins - 1 Loss
|-
| NHRL March||2 Wins - 2 Losses
|}

====2020====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| NHRL January || 5 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL July-1 || 8 Wins - 1 Loss
|-
| NHRL July-2 || 6 Wins - 1 Loss
|-
| NHRL September || 1 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL November || 8 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL 2020 Finals || 5 Wins - 2 Losses
|}

== Combat History ==
* Tied for Fifth Place - NHRL January 2020
* First Place - NHRL July-1 2020
* First Place - NHRL July-2 2020
* Second Place - NHRL November 2020
* Fourth Place - NHRL December Finals 2020
* First Place - NHRL February 2021

Non NHRL
* First Place - MassDestruction Nov. 19th 2019
* Tenth Place - SWORD Fall 2019

NHRL

2021-03-22T07:18:07Z

G Structure: /* Meet Some of the Competitors */

__NOTOC__The Norwalk Havoc Robot League is a Robot Combat Fighting league based in Norwalk, CT. We welcome competitors of all ages an skill sets. Our goal is to produce fun and exciting events that will garner a large internet following. You can help us grow this following by checking us out on Youtube.{{#ev:youtube|1WC4IW-Woz8|||March Match}}

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 12em;"
|+ Events Scheduled for 2021
|-
! Date !! Weight Classes !! Sign Up Link
|-
| [[March 20th 2021|'''March 20th 2021''']] || '''3lb, 12lb, 12lb (Sportsman), 30lb''' ||Event is over
|-
| May 15th 2021 || 3lb, 12lb, 12lb (Sportsman) || Coming Soon
|-
| July 24th 2021 || 3lb, 12lb, 12lb (Sportsman), 30lb || Coming Soon
|-
| September 18th 2021 || 3lb, 12lb, 12lb (Sportsman), 30lb || Coming Soon
|-
| November 13th 2021 || 3lb, 12lb, 12lb (Sportsman) || Coming Soon
|-
| December 18th 2021 || 3lb, 12lb, 30lb || FINALS INVITE ONLY
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%;"
|+ Past Events
|-
! Date !! Weight Classes !! Sign Up Link
|-
|[[February 6th 2021]]
|3lb, 12lb, 12lb (Sportsman), 30lb
|Event is over
|-
| [[NHRL November 21st 2020|November 21st 2020]] || 3lb, 12lb (Sportsman) || Event is over
|-
| [[2020 Finals|December 12th 2020]] || 3lb|| FINALS INVITE ONLY
|}

[[File:NHRL Event Space.jpg|thumb|NHRL Space at 165 Water Street]]

=== Robot Combat Events in Norwalk ===
* [[NHRL Event Rules|Event Rules and Prizes]]
* First Timers Guide
* [[Traveling to Norwalk|Traveling / Staying In Norwalk]]
* Facilities Available to Bot Builders

=== Social Media ===
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChgAZxOWR0S3Q376oAodGjQ Youtube Channel] - All fights / livestreams should be posted here
** More info about [[the music we play]] during the stream.
* [[NHRL Discord|Discord]] - There is a large and growing community on our discord
* [https://www.instagram.com/50daystreet/ Instagram]

=== Weight Classes and Rules ===
* [[3lb Weight Class]]
* [[12lb Sportsman Weight Class]]
* [[12lb Weight Class]]
* [[30lb Weight Class]]

=== Robot Building Resources ===
* [[Safety|Safety First]]
* [[Common Robot Types|Robot Types]]
* [[Weapons]]
* [[Motors|Drive Systems]]
* [[ESC|Speed Controllers and Electronics]]
* [[Batteries]]
* [[Radios]]

=== Meet Some of the Competitors ===
'''All these bots qualified for the NHRL 2020 finals!'''
'''<gallery widths="200">
File:Silent Spring Jan-2020.jpg|[[Silent Spring]]
File:Narsil Jan-2020.jpg|[[Narsil]]
File:Squishy Jan-2020.jpg|[[Squishy]]
File:WASP Jan-2020.jpg|[[Wasp]]
File:Shreddit Bro.jpeg|[[Shreddit Bro]]
File:Silent X July-2020.jpg|[[Silent X]]
File:Smeeeeee July-2020.jpg|[[Smeeeeeeeee]]
File:Mondo Bizarro.jpeg|[[Mondo Bizarro]]
File:Jack Rabbit July-2020.jpg|[[Jack Rabbit]]
File:Jack Move July-2020.jpg|[[Jack Move]]
File:SawMurai July-2020.jpg|[[Saw Murai]]
File:Vertigo July-2020.jpg|[[Vertigo]]
File:Billy Sept-2020.jpg|[[Billy]]
File:Epidemic Macro Fange.jpeg|[[Epidemic]]
File:Brain Dammage Sept-2020.jpg|[[Brain Damage]]
File:Razor Storm.jpeg|[[Razor Storm]]
File:Boooring Sept-2020.jpg|[[Booooring]]
File:Lynx Nov-2020.jpg|[[Lynx]]
File:Explosion Nov-2020.jpg|[[Explosion]]
File:Rival Nov-2020.jpg|[[Rival]]
File:Droopy Nov-2020.jpg|[[Droopy]]
</gallery>

*[[:Category:3lb Bots|All 3lb bots]]
*[[:Category:12lb Bots|All 12lb bots]]
*[[:Category:30lb Bots|All 30lb bots]]
*[[:Category:NHRL 2020|All 2020 bots]]

NHRL

2021-03-22T07:16:19Z

G Structure:

__NOTOC__The Norwalk Havoc Robot League is a Robot Combat Fighting league based in Norwalk, CT. We welcome competitors of all ages an skill sets. Our goal is to produce fun and exciting events that will garner a large internet following. You can help us grow this following by checking us out on Youtube.{{#ev:youtube|1WC4IW-Woz8|||March Match}}

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 12em;"
|+ Events Scheduled for 2021
|-
! Date !! Weight Classes !! Sign Up Link
|-
| [[March 20th 2021|'''March 20th 2021''']] || '''3lb, 12lb, 12lb (Sportsman), 30lb''' ||Event is over
|-
| May 15th 2021 || 3lb, 12lb, 12lb (Sportsman) || Coming Soon
|-
| July 24th 2021 || 3lb, 12lb, 12lb (Sportsman), 30lb || Coming Soon
|-
| September 18th 2021 || 3lb, 12lb, 12lb (Sportsman), 30lb || Coming Soon
|-
| November 13th 2021 || 3lb, 12lb, 12lb (Sportsman) || Coming Soon
|-
| December 18th 2021 || 3lb, 12lb, 30lb || FINALS INVITE ONLY
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%;"
|+ Past Events
|-
! Date !! Weight Classes !! Sign Up Link
|-
|[[February 6th 2021]]
|3lb, 12lb, 12lb (Sportsman), 30lb
|Event is over
|-
| [[NHRL November 21st 2020|November 21st 2020]] || 3lb, 12lb (Sportsman) || Event is over
|-
| [[2020 Finals|December 12th 2020]] || 3lb|| FINALS INVITE ONLY
|}

[[File:NHRL Event Space.jpg|thumb|NHRL Space at 165 Water Street]]

=== Robot Combat Events in Norwalk ===
* [[NHRL Event Rules|Event Rules and Prizes]]
* First Timers Guide
* [[Traveling to Norwalk|Traveling / Staying In Norwalk]]
* Facilities Available to Bot Builders

=== Social Media ===
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChgAZxOWR0S3Q376oAodGjQ Youtube Channel] - All fights / livestreams should be posted here
** More info about [[the music we play]] during the stream.
* [[NHRL Discord|Discord]] - There is a large and growing community on our discord
* [https://www.instagram.com/50daystreet/ Instagram]

=== Weight Classes and Rules ===
* [[3lb Weight Class]]
* [[12lb Sportsman Weight Class]]
* [[12lb Weight Class]]
* [[30lb Weight Class]]

=== Robot Building Resources ===
* [[Safety|Safety First]]
* [[Common Robot Types|Robot Types]]
* [[Weapons]]
* [[Motors|Drive Systems]]
* [[ESC|Speed Controllers and Electronics]]
* [[Batteries]]
* [[Radios]]

=== Meet Some of the Competitors ===
'''All these bots qualified for the NHRL finals!
'''<gallery widths="200">
File:Silent Spring Jan-2020.jpg|[[Silent Spring]]
File:Narsil Jan-2020.jpg|[[Narsil]]
File:Squishy Jan-2020.jpg|[[Squishy]]
File:WASP Jan-2020.jpg|[[Wasp]]
File:Shreddit Bro.jpeg|[[Shreddit Bro]]
File:Silent X July-2020.jpg|[[Silent X]]
File:Smeeeeee July-2020.jpg|[[Smeeeeeeeee]]
File:Mondo Bizarro.jpeg|[[Mondo Bizarro]]
File:Jack Rabbit July-2020.jpg|[[Jack Rabbit]]
File:Jack Move July-2020.jpg|[[Jack Move]]
File:SawMurai July-2020.jpg|[[Saw Murai]]
File:Vertigo July-2020.jpg|[[Vertigo]]
File:Billy Sept-2020.jpg|[[Billy]]
File:Epidemic Macro Fange.jpeg|[[Epidemic]]
File:Brain Dammage Sept-2020.jpg|[[Brain Damage]]
File:Razor Storm.jpeg|[[Razor Storm]]
File:Boooring Sept-2020.jpg|[[Booooring]]
File:Lynx Nov-2020.jpg|[[Lynx]]
File:Explosion Nov-2020.jpg|[[Explosion]]
File:Rival Nov-2020.jpg|[[Rival]]
File:Droopy Nov-2020.jpg|[[Droopy]]
</gallery>

*[[:Category:3lb Bots|All 3lb bots]]
*[[:Category:12lb Bots|All 12lb bots]]
*[[:Category:30lb Bots|All 30lb bots]]
*[[:Category:NHRL 2020|All 2020 bots]]

Shreddit Bro

2021-02-08T08:27:18Z

G Structure: /* Combat History */

Shreddit Bro is a two-wheeled vertical beater bar 3lb robot from the New York City based team Shreddit.
===Robot Facts===
[[File:Shreddit Bro.jpg|30%px|thumb|right|Shreddit Bro]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| Driver || Evan Arias
|-
| Team ||Shreddit
|-
| Weight Class || [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]]
|-
| Body Material || UHMW frame and wheel guards, interchangeable top and bottom plates (Al, Ti, Polycarb), Ti forks and low wedge
|-
| Weapon || Vertical Beater Bar
|-
| Weapon Drive || Fingertech 2838 brushless inrunner
|-
| Drive || Botkits 22mm planetary DC gearmotors
|-
| Power || 4s LiPo
|}
Shreddit Bro has been competing in the northeast US area since summer 2019, with regular appearances at NHRL, as well as appearances at MassDestruction, SWORD and Motorama.

The established signature blue and white color scheme, and the aggressive and successful performance record have given Shreddit Bro the nickname of “'''''The Blue Beater'''''”.

Shreddit Bro weapon is based on the popular Fingertech Robotics beater bar weapon kit, with a few modifications to the stock pulley assembly and the re-anodized blue color. The stock weapon ESC has also been replaced with a more powerful one.

Shreddit Bro drive is a successful marriage of the very popular Botkits 22mm planetary DC gearmotors and the Banebots compliant thermoplastic wheels. When combined with the 4s LiPo battery, this configuration gives the robot its impressive speed during “box rushes” and quick maneuvers during matches. In some configurations, Fingertech foam wheels are used instead for weight balancing.

Shreddit Bro frame is constructed using slot-and-tab 3/8” thick UHMW panels, which are then also secured to each-other with machine screws. The team found it best to run the machine screws directly into undersized holes, which compress the UHMW as threads are formed and results in very rigid connections. Currently the UHMW frames are cut out by the team using paper templates and a small tabletop bandsaw, with the drilling done on a small tabletop drill press.

The top and bottom panels are interchangeable and are selected prior to each match based on expected damage by the opponent - choices are 1.5mm aluminum, 1 and 2mm titanium, 3mm garolite and 1/8” polycarbonate.

The removable 1/8” UHMW wheel guards are heat bent on a fabricated form, resulting in repeatable and quick manufacturing of replacements.

Shreddit Bro typical configuration includes 2 titanium forks, one on each side of the beater bar. Aside from helping feed the opponent’s lower edge into the weapon, the forks also cover the entire height of the sides to help protect the frame from horizontal spinner hits. An alternate configuration features a small low wedge which spans the forks and helps to feed opponent horizontal under-cutter attacks into the weapon.

== Tournament Results ==

====2020====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| NHRL January || 5 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL July-1 || 8 Wins - 1 Loss
|-
| NHRL July-2 || 6 Wins - 1 Loss
|-
| NHRL September || 1 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL November || 8 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL 2020 Finals || 5 Wins - 2 Losses
|}

====2021====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| NHRL February|| 6 Wins - 1 Loss
|}

== Combat History ==
* Tied for Fifth Place - NHRL January 2020
* First Place - NHRL July-1 2020
* First Place - NHRL July-2 2020
* Second Place - NHRL November 2020
* Fourth Place - NHRL December Finals 2020
* First Place - NHRL February 2021

Non NHRL
* First Place - MassDestruction Nov. 19th 2019
* Tenth Place - SWORD Fall 2019

== NHRL - January 2020 ==
* Round 1 Winners Bracket
[[Category:3lb Bots]][[Category:NHRL 2020]]

Shreddit Bro

2021-02-08T08:20:01Z

G Structure: /* Tournament Results */

Shreddit Bro is a two-wheeled vertical beater bar 3lb robot from the New York City based team Shreddit.
===Robot Facts===
[[File:Shreddit Bro.jpg|30%px|thumb|right|Shreddit Bro]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| Driver || Evan Arias
|-
| Team ||Shreddit
|-
| Weight Class || [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]]
|-
| Body Material || UHMW frame and wheel guards, interchangeable top and bottom plates (Al, Ti, Polycarb), Ti forks and low wedge
|-
| Weapon || Vertical Beater Bar
|-
| Weapon Drive || Fingertech 2838 brushless inrunner
|-
| Drive || Botkits 22mm planetary DC gearmotors
|-
| Power || 4s LiPo
|}
Shreddit Bro has been competing in the northeast US area since summer 2019, with regular appearances at NHRL, as well as appearances at MassDestruction, SWORD and Motorama.

The established signature blue and white color scheme, and the aggressive and successful performance record have given Shreddit Bro the nickname of “'''''The Blue Beater'''''”.

Shreddit Bro weapon is based on the popular Fingertech Robotics beater bar weapon kit, with a few modifications to the stock pulley assembly and the re-anodized blue color. The stock weapon ESC has also been replaced with a more powerful one.

Shreddit Bro drive is a successful marriage of the very popular Botkits 22mm planetary DC gearmotors and the Banebots compliant thermoplastic wheels. When combined with the 4s LiPo battery, this configuration gives the robot its impressive speed during “box rushes” and quick maneuvers during matches. In some configurations, Fingertech foam wheels are used instead for weight balancing.

Shreddit Bro frame is constructed using slot-and-tab 3/8” thick UHMW panels, which are then also secured to each-other with machine screws. The team found it best to run the machine screws directly into undersized holes, which compress the UHMW as threads are formed and results in very rigid connections. Currently the UHMW frames are cut out by the team using paper templates and a small tabletop bandsaw, with the drilling done on a small tabletop drill press.

The top and bottom panels are interchangeable and are selected prior to each match based on expected damage by the opponent - choices are 1.5mm aluminum, 1 and 2mm titanium, 3mm garolite and 1/8” polycarbonate.

The removable 1/8” UHMW wheel guards are heat bent on a fabricated form, resulting in repeatable and quick manufacturing of replacements.

Shreddit Bro typical configuration includes 2 titanium forks, one on each side of the beater bar. Aside from helping feed the opponent’s lower edge into the weapon, the forks also cover the entire height of the sides to help protect the frame from horizontal spinner hits. An alternate configuration features a small low wedge which spans the forks and helps to feed opponent horizontal under-cutter attacks into the weapon.

== Tournament Results ==

====2020====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| NHRL January || 5 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL July-1 || 8 Wins - 1 Loss
|-
| NHRL July-2 || 6 Wins - 1 Loss
|-
| NHRL September || 1 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL November || 8 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL 2020 Finals || 5 Wins - 2 Losses
|}

====2021====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| NHRL February|| 6 Wins - 1 Loss
|}

== Combat History ==
* Tied for Fifth Place - NHRL January 2020
* First Place - NHRL July-1 2020
* First Place - NHRL July-2 2020
* Second Place - NHRL November 2020
* Fourth Place - NHRL December Finals 2020

Non NHRL
* First Place - MassDestruction Nov. 19th 2019
* Tenth Place - SWORD Fall 2019

== NHRL - January 2020 ==
* Round 1 Winners Bracket
[[Category:3lb Bots]][[Category:NHRL 2020]]

Shreddit Bro

2021-02-04T00:14:40Z

G Structure: /* Combat History */

Shreddit Bro is a two-wheeled vertical beater bar 3lb robot from the New York City based team Shreddit.
===Robot Facts===
[[File:Shreddit Bro.jpg|30%px|thumb|right|Shreddit Bro]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| Driver || Evan Arias
|-
| Team ||Shreddit
|-
| Weight Class || [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]]
|-
| Body Material || UHMW frame and wheel guards, interchangeable top and bottom plates (Al, Ti, Polycarb), Ti forks and low wedge
|-
| Weapon || Vertical Beater Bar
|-
| Weapon Drive || Fingertech 2838 brushless inrunner
|-
| Drive || Botkits 22mm planetary DC gearmotors
|-
| Power || 4s LiPo
|}
Shreddit Bro has been competing in the northeast US area since summer 2019, with regular appearances at NHRL, as well as appearances at MassDestruction, SWORD and Motorama.

The established signature blue and white color scheme, and the aggressive and successful performance record have given Shreddit Bro the nickname of “'''''The Blue Beater'''''”.

Shreddit Bro weapon is based on the popular Fingertech Robotics beater bar weapon kit, with a few modifications to the stock pulley assembly and the re-anodized blue color. The stock weapon ESC has also been replaced with a more powerful one.

Shreddit Bro drive is a successful marriage of the very popular Botkits 22mm planetary DC gearmotors and the Banebots compliant thermoplastic wheels. When combined with the 4s LiPo battery, this configuration gives the robot its impressive speed during “box rushes” and quick maneuvers during matches. In some configurations, Fingertech foam wheels are used instead for weight balancing.

Shreddit Bro frame is constructed using slot-and-tab 3/8” thick UHMW panels, which are then also secured to each-other with machine screws. The team found it best to run the machine screws directly into undersized holes, which compress the UHMW as threads are formed and results in very rigid connections. Currently the UHMW frames are cut out by the team using paper templates and a small tabletop bandsaw, with the drilling done on a small tabletop drill press.

The top and bottom panels are interchangeable and are selected prior to each match based on expected damage by the opponent - choices are 1.5mm aluminum, 1 and 2mm titanium, 3mm garolite and 1/8” polycarbonate.

The removable 1/8” UHMW wheel guards are heat bent on a fabricated form, resulting in repeatable and quick manufacturing of replacements.

Shreddit Bro typical configuration includes 2 titanium forks, one on each side of the beater bar. Aside from helping feed the opponent’s lower edge into the weapon, the forks also cover the entire height of the sides to help protect the frame from horizontal spinner hits. An alternate configuration features a small low wedge which spans the forks and helps to feed opponent horizontal under-cutter attacks into the weapon.

== Tournament Results ==

====2020====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| NHRL January || 5 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL July-1 || 8 Wins - 1 Loss
|-
| NHRL July-2 || 6 Wins - 1 Loss
|-
| NHRL September || 1 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL November || 8 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL 2020 Finals || 5 Wins - 2 Losses
|}

== Combat History ==
* Tied for Fifth Place - NHRL January 2020
* First Place - NHRL July-1 2020
* First Place - NHRL July-2 2020
* Second Place - NHRL November 2020
* Fourth Place - NHRL December Finals 2020

Non NHRL
* First Place - MassDestruction Nov. 19th 2019
* Tenth Place - SWORD Fall 2019

== NHRL - January 2020 ==
* Round 1 Winners Bracket
[[Category:3lb Bots]][[Category:NHRL 2020]]

Shreddit Bro

2021-02-04T00:13:46Z

G Structure: /* 2020 */

Shreddit Bro is a two-wheeled vertical beater bar 3lb robot from the New York City based team Shreddit.
===Robot Facts===
[[File:Shreddit Bro.jpg|30%px|thumb|right|Shreddit Bro]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| Driver || Evan Arias
|-
| Team ||Shreddit
|-
| Weight Class || [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]]
|-
| Body Material || UHMW frame and wheel guards, interchangeable top and bottom plates (Al, Ti, Polycarb), Ti forks and low wedge
|-
| Weapon || Vertical Beater Bar
|-
| Weapon Drive || Fingertech 2838 brushless inrunner
|-
| Drive || Botkits 22mm planetary DC gearmotors
|-
| Power || 4s LiPo
|}
Shreddit Bro has been competing in the northeast US area since summer 2019, with regular appearances at NHRL, as well as appearances at MassDestruction, SWORD and Motorama.

The established signature blue and white color scheme, and the aggressive and successful performance record have given Shreddit Bro the nickname of “'''''The Blue Beater'''''”.

Shreddit Bro weapon is based on the popular Fingertech Robotics beater bar weapon kit, with a few modifications to the stock pulley assembly and the re-anodized blue color. The stock weapon ESC has also been replaced with a more powerful one.

Shreddit Bro drive is a successful marriage of the very popular Botkits 22mm planetary DC gearmotors and the Banebots compliant thermoplastic wheels. When combined with the 4s LiPo battery, this configuration gives the robot its impressive speed during “box rushes” and quick maneuvers during matches. In some configurations, Fingertech foam wheels are used instead for weight balancing.

Shreddit Bro frame is constructed using slot-and-tab 3/8” thick UHMW panels, which are then also secured to each-other with machine screws. The team found it best to run the machine screws directly into undersized holes, which compress the UHMW as threads are formed and results in very rigid connections. Currently the UHMW frames are cut out by the team using paper templates and a small tabletop bandsaw, with the drilling done on a small tabletop drill press.

The top and bottom panels are interchangeable and are selected prior to each match based on expected damage by the opponent - choices are 1.5mm aluminum, 1 and 2mm titanium, 3mm garolite and 1/8” polycarbonate.

The removable 1/8” UHMW wheel guards are heat bent on a fabricated form, resulting in repeatable and quick manufacturing of replacements.

Shreddit Bro typical configuration includes 2 titanium forks, one on each side of the beater bar. Aside from helping feed the opponent’s lower edge into the weapon, the forks also cover the entire height of the sides to help protect the frame from horizontal spinner hits. An alternate configuration features a small low wedge which spans the forks and helps to feed opponent horizontal under-cutter attacks into the weapon.

== Tournament Results ==

====2020====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| NHRL January || 5 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL July-1 || 8 Wins - 1 Loss
|-
| NHRL July-2 || 6 Wins - 1 Loss
|-
| NHRL September || 1 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL November || 8 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL 2020 Finals || 5 Wins - 2 Losses
|}

== Combat History ==
* Tied for Fifth Place - NHRL January 2020
* First Place - NHRL July-1 2020
* First Place - NHRL July-2 2020
* Second Place - NHRL November 2020

Non NHRL
* First Place - MassDestruction Nov. 19th 2019
* Tenth Place - SWORD Fall 2019

== NHRL - January 2020 ==
* Round 1 Winners Bracket
[[Category:3lb Bots]][[Category:NHRL 2020]]

Radios

2020-12-18T17:18:15Z

G Structure: /* Popular Radio Brands for Combat Robotics */

=== '''THIS PAGE IS A DRAFT''' ===
[[File:Jumper T16 .jpg|thumb|Jumper T16 - A full featured Multi Protocol OpenTX Radio]]
Radios are often overlooked but possibly the single most important part of any combat robot. They also have the advantage of being part of the robot that is not at risk in the ring. If there was one area to invest and spend time learning, radios would be it. There are RC radios from a wide array of manufacturers on the market. We will cover a few of the popular ones but this guide should not be seen as listing the only radios out there.

==== Radios have improved dramatically in the past 10 years ====
With the explosion of hobby and racing drones RC Radio technology has advanced at a staggering rate. '''Many of the guides/rules for combat robots on the internet are quite old''' (I am looking at you NERC!) Radios purchased today are crystal less and typically use digital spread spectrum technology in the 2.4Ghz band. These radios have design considerations to deal with crowded spectrum and they tend not to care that lots of other radios,wifi,bluetooth mice, etc might be on the same spectrum. Most radios ranges are measured in kilometers and typical latency is around 22ms. Radios work by binding the receiver to a unique encryption code. This ensures there is never a conflict with another transmitter and receiver.

== How to Pick a Radio ==
Competitors should look at radios as an investment in both a transmitter and an ecosystem. One transmitter can be used with many bots and if taken care of will last many years. Your transmitter is the sole way you communicate with and operate your bot once its in the ring. Good transmitters with tight programming can make a huge difference in how drivable your robot is. Most robot fights are won more based on the quality and control of the driving than the quality of the weapon. Knowing your radio inside and out can give you an edge.

===== Transmitter Type =====
<gallery perrow="3" caption="Radio Types">
File:Surface - Trigger radio.png|Surface / Trigger Style
File:X9-Lite-Prussian-Blue.jpg|Mode One (Throttle Right)
File:X9-White.webp|Mode 2 (Throttle Left) '''Most Common'''
</gallery>Radios come in 2 major form factors and 2 stick configurations. Radios built for RC Car racing tend to have the trigger style format. Some competitors use these for Combat Robotics but they are not the most popular. They tend to be less flexible as far as reassigning channels and in general are a poor match for the type of control necessary in Robot Combat.

== Popular Radio Brands for Combat Robotics ==
At current there are no radio companies making RC radios specifically for combat robotics. Most of the radios used in combat robots are made either for RC Model Airplanes or RC Cars.

==== Closed Ecosystem Brands ====
These radios are part of a closed proprietary ecosystem. Firmware updates and accessories and receivers only come from the vendor. More expensive radios in this category tend to come with excellent documentation for advanced features.

* [http://www.spektrumrc.com Spektrum] (Closed for transmitter but 3rd party receivers available)
** [https://lemon-rx.com LemmonRX]
** [https://hobbyking.com/en_us/orangerx-r615x-dsm2-dsmx-compatible-6ch-2-4ghz-receiver-w-cppm.html OrangeRX]
** RedRX (Possibly Defunct)
* [https://www.flysky-cn.com Flysky]
* [https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-evolution-mode-2-pro-digital-afhds-2a-radio-control-system-black-w-tgy-ia6c-receiver.html?queryID=&objectID=77492&indexName=hbk_live_magento_en_us_products Turnigy]

==== Open Ecosystem Brands ====
There are several open source radio firmware projects. Radios compatible with these projects tend to support a crazy huge number of features but often times documentation can be hard to come by. Feature updates are frequent.

* [https://www.open-tx.org/radios OpenTX Radios]
** [https://www.frsky-rc.com/product-category/transmitters/ Frksky]
** [https://www.jumper-rc.com Jumper]
* [https://www.deviationtx.com Deviation Radios]
** [https://www.walkera.com Walkera]
** [https://www.jumper-rc.com/products/transmitters/t8sg-plus-v3/ Jumper]

The Friendly Fire

2020-12-08T00:59:03Z

G Structure:

The rumored flame arena hazard which will be activated by the robots within the arena via a push button. After the button is pushed, and after a predetermined time delay, the flame will activate on the opposite side of the arena for a predetermined duration. This would allow a robot to drag or push the opponent’s robot into the flame, score control points and potentially cause burn damage.

The Friendly Fire

2020-12-08T00:57:52Z

G Structure: Inserted description of The Friendly Fire

The rumored flame arena hazard which will be activated by the robots within the arena via a push button. After the button is pushed, and after a predetermined time delay, the flame will activate on the opposite side of the arena for a predetermined duration. This would allow a robot to drag or push the opponent’s robot into the flame, scoring control points and potentially cause burn damage.

House Bots

2020-12-06T16:03:57Z

G Structure:

__NOTOC__
[[File:Brett the Brick Close Up.jpg|thumb|Brett]]
Brett the Brick is a 60lb house robot at NHRL. He is made of steel and driven by 2 powered skateboard trucks. He uses 4 VESC Motor controllers. Brett also houses an HD Camera where he serves as an in-ring camera person. Brett is powered by a 20,000 MaH Lipo at 6s.

===Robot Facts===
Brett has appeared in different forms throughout NHRL history. Original versions of Brett simply used a a cinder block. It turns out 3lb bots can destroy a cinder block. For 2020 it was decided to upgrade Brett to a steel brick that would be easier to service and have more space for batteries. Brett can run for 16+ hours on his batteries, while transmitting video. Brett also has controllable LEDs that allow the colors of his eyes and face to change.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
|Driver||usually Sasloe
|-
|Weight Class||One of a kind
|-
|Body Material||Steel
|-
|Weapon||Mass, lots of it
|-
|Weapon Drive||4x 180kv Skateboard Wheels
|-
|Drive||4x 180kv Skateboard Wheels
|-
|Power||6S 20,000 Mah LiPo
|}
[[File:Brett the brick from the rear.jpg|thumb|Brett's Power Switch|alt=]]
=== Brett's power switch legend ===
Brett is equipped with a large red power switch originally designed as a marine battery disconnect. Rumor has it that if any robot is able to shut down Brett during a match they would win the NHRL tournament for the weight class they have entered. While winning the weight class is possible, it is a certainty that any robot that can switch off Brett by switching his power switch will win $1000.00 and the match they are fighting in.

==Tournament Results==
====2020====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
|NHRL January||Present
|-
|NHRL July 1||Present
|-
|NHRL July 2||Present
|-
|NHRL September||Present
|-
|NHRL November||Present
|}
<gallery>
File:Brett the Brick with Smoke.jpg
File:Brett the Brick Close Up.jpg
File:Brett the Brick.jpg
File:Brett the Brick with no top from rear.jpg
File:Brett the brick with no top.jpg
</gallery>
*

[[Category:NHRL 2020]]

2020 Championships

2020-12-06T05:35:52Z

G Structure:

__NOTOC__
[[File:NHRL 2020 Finals Badge.png|thumb|NHRL 2020 Finals Badge]]
The 2020 NHRL Finals will be held on Saturday December 12th 2020 with the first matches beginning at 11:30 AM EST. Competitors in the finals must have finished in the top four from any of the earlier events help in 2020. These competitors are specifically invited to compete for one final time in 2020 with the winner of the event receiving 10,000 dollars in prize money.

== 2020 Finals Details ==
{{#ev:youtube|ddtRem_CRYs|||NHRL 2020 Finals Live Stream}}
=== How to watch the event ===
* Watch the event live or recorded on the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddtRem_CRYs YouTube Stream]
* Follow the event progress on the [https://challonge.com/NHRL_2020_Finals NHRL 2020 Finals Bracket]
* Join us on [[NHRL Discord|discord]]
=== Specifics ===
* Where: [https://goo.gl/maps/vjjwnGAqp4fYtggL9 50 Day Street Norwalk, CT 06854]
* When: 11:30am December 12th 2020
* Classes: [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]]
* [[NHRL Event Rules|Full Event Rules]]

== Finals Competitors ==
====Jan 18th====
<gallery widths="200">
File:Silent Spring Jan-2020.jpg|[[Silent Spring]]
File:Narsil Jan-2020.jpg|[[Narsil]]
File:Squishy Jan-2020.jpg|[[Squishy]]
File:WASP Jan-2020.jpg|[[Wasp]]
</gallery>

====July 18th====
<gallery widths="200">
File:Shreddit Bro.jpeg|[[Shreddit Bro]]
File:Silent X July-2020.jpg|[[Silent X]]
File:Smeeeeee July-2020.jpg|[[Smeeeeeeeee]]
File:Mondo Bizarro.jpeg|[[Mondo Bizarro]]
</gallery>

====July 19th====
<gallery widths="200">
File:Jack Rabbit July-2020.jpg|[[Jack Rabbit]]
File:Jack Move July-2020.jpg|[[Jack Move]]
File:SawMurai July-2020.jpg|[[Saw Murai]]
File:Vertigo July-2020.jpg|[[Vertigo]]
</gallery>

====September 19th====
<gallery widths="200">
File:Billy Sept-2020.jpg|[[Billy]]
File:Epidemic Macro Fange.jpeg|[[Epidemic]]
File:Brain Dammage Sept-2020.jpg|[[Brain Damage]]
File:Razor Storm.jpeg|[[Razor Storm]]
</gallery>

====November 21st====
<gallery widths="200">
File:Lynx Nov-2020.jpg|[[Lynx]]
File:Explosion Nov-2020.jpg|[[Explosion]]
File:Rival Nov-2020.jpg|[[Rival]]
File:Droopy Nov-2020.jpg|[[Droopy]]
</gallery>

== Safety ==

===== Covid =====
We will be taking social distancing precautions during this event. Only competitors will be allowed. Only those fighting should be near the arena. This will be our 4th event during covid and we are hoping to keep a spotless record.
* You must wear a mask
* Get tested before you come if you can
* Follow the [https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/travel CT Travel Guidelines]
*'''There will be no spectators at this event.'''

Shreddit Bro

2020-11-26T17:00:22Z

G Structure: /* Combat History */

Shreddit Bro is a two-wheeled vertical beater bar 3lb robot from the New York City based team Shreddit.
===Robot Facts===
[[File:Shreddit Bro.jpg|30%px|thumb|right|Shreddit Bro]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| Driver || Evan Arias
|-
| Team ||Shreddit
|-
| Weight Class || [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]]
|-
| Body Material || UHMW frame and wheel guards, interchangeable top and bottom plates (Al, Ti, Polycarb), Ti forks and low wedge
|-
| Weapon || Vertical Beater Bar
|-
| Weapon Drive || Fingertech 2838 brushless inrunner
|-
| Drive || Botkits 22mm planetary DC gearmotors
|-
| Power || 4s LiPo
|}
Shreddit Bro has been competing in the northeast US area since summer 2019, with regular appearances at NHRL, as well as appearances at MassDestruction, SWORD and Motorama.

The established signature blue and white color scheme, and the aggressive and successful performance record have given Shreddit Bro the nickname of “'''''The Blue Beater'''''”.

Shreddit Bro weapon is based on the popular Fingertech Robotics beater bar weapon kit, with a few modifications to the stock pulley assembly and the re-anodized blue color. The stock weapon ESC has also been replaced with a more powerful one.

Shreddit Bro drive is a successful marriage of the very popular Botkits 22mm planetary DC gearmotors and the Banebots compliant thermoplastic wheels. When combined with the 4s LiPo battery, this configuration gives the robot its impressive speed during “box rushes” and quick maneuvers during matches. In some configurations, Fingertech foam wheels are used instead for weight balancing.

Shreddit Bro frame is constructed using slot-and-tab 3/8” thick UHMW panels, which are then also secured to each-other with machine screws. The team found it best to run the machine screws directly into undersized holes, which compress the UHMW as threads are formed and results in very rigid connections. Currently the UHMW frames are cut out by the team using paper templates and a small tabletop bandsaw, with the drilling done on a small tabletop drill press.

The top and bottom panels are interchangeable and are selected prior to each match based on expected damage by the opponent - choices are 1.5mm aluminum, 1 and 2mm titanium, 3mm garolite and 1/8” polycarbonate.

The removable 1/8” UHMW wheel guards are heat bent on a fabricated form, resulting in repeatable and quick manufacturing of replacements.

Shreddit Bro typical configuration includes 2 titanium forks, one on each side of the beater bar. Aside from helping feed the opponent’s lower edge into the weapon, the forks also cover the entire height of the sides to help protect the frame from horizontal spinner hits. An alternate configuration features a small low wedge which spans the forks and helps to feed opponent horizontal under-cutter attacks into the weapon.

== Tournament Results ==

====2020====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| NHRL January || 5 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL July-1 || 8 Wins - 1 Loss
|-
| NHRL July-2 || 6 Wins - 1 Loss
|-
| NHRL September || 1 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL November || 8 Wins - 2 Losses
|}

== Combat History ==
* Tied for Fifth Place - NHRL January 2020
* First Place - NHRL July-1 2020
* First Place - NHRL July-2 2020
* Second Place - NHRL November 2020

Non NHRL
* First Place - MassDestruction Nov. 19th 2019
* Tenth Place - SWORD Fall 2019

== NHRL - January 2020 ==
* Round 1 Winners Bracket
[[Category:3lb Bots]][[Category:NHRL 2020]]

Shreddit Bro

2020-11-20T07:52:01Z

G Structure: /* Robot Facts */

Shreddit Bro is a two-wheeled vertical beater bar 3lb robot from the New York City based team Shreddit.
===Robot Facts===
[[File:Shreddit Bro.jpeg|30%px|thumb|right|Shreddit Bro]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| Driver || Evan Arias
|-
| Weight Class || [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]]
|-
| Body Material || UHMW frame and wheel guards, interchangeable top and bottom plates (Al, Ti, Polycarb), Ti forks and low wedge
|-
| Weapon || Vertical Beater Bar
|-
| Weapon Drive || Fingertech 2838 brushless inrunner
|-
| Drive || Botkits 22mm planetary DC gearmotors
|-
| Power || 4s LiPo
|}
Shreddit Bro has been competing in the northeast US area since summer 2019, with regular appearances at NHRL, as well as appearances at MassDestruction, SWORD and Motorama.

The established signature blue and white color scheme, and the aggressive and successful performance record have given Shreddit Bro the nickname of “'''''The Blue Beater'''''”.

Shreddit Bro weapon is based on the popular Fingertech Robotics beater bar weapon kit, with a few modifications to the stock pulley assembly and the re-anodized blue color. The stock weapon ESC has also been replaced with a more powerful one.

Shreddit Bro drive is a successful marriage of the very popular Botkits 22mm planetary DC gearmotors and the Banebots compliant thermoplastic wheels. When combined with the 4s LiPo battery, this configuration gives the robot its impressive speed during “box rushes” and quick maneuvers during matches. In some configurations, Fingertech foam wheels are used instead.

Shreddit Bro frame is constructed using slot-and-tab 3/8” thick UHMW panels, which are then also secured to each-other with machine screws. The team found it best to run the machine screws directly into undersized holes, which compress the UHMW as threads are formed and results in very rigid connections. Currently the UHMW frames are cut out by the team using paper templates and a small tabletop bandsaw, with the drilling done on a small tabletop drill press.

The top and bottom panels are interchangeable and are selected prior to each match based on expected damage by the opponent - choices are 1.5mm aluminum, 1 and 2mm titanium, 3mm garolite and 1/8” polycarbonate.

The removable 1/8” UHMW wheel guards are heat bent on a fabricated form, resulting in repeatable and quick manufacturing of replacements.

Shreddit Bro typical configuration includes 2 titanium forks, one on each side of the beater bar. Aside from helping feed the opponent’s lower edge into the weapon, the forks also cover the entire height of the sides to help protect the frame from horizontal spinner hits. An alternate configuration features a small low wedge which spans the forks and helps to feed opponent horizontal under-cutter attacks into the weapon.

== Tournament Results ==

====2020====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| NHRL January || 5 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL July 1 || 8 Wins - 1 Loss
|-
| NHRL July 2 || 6 Wins - 1 Loss
|-
| NHRL September || 1 Wins - 2 Losses
|}

== Combat History ==
* First Place - NHRL July 18th 2020
* First Place - NHRL July 19th 2020
* First Place - MassDestruction Nov. 19th 2019

== NHRL - January 2020 ==
* Round 1 Winners Bracket
[[Category:3lb Bots]][[Category:NHRL 2020]]

Shreddit Bro

2020-11-20T07:43:19Z

G Structure:

Shreddit Bro is a two-wheeled vertical beater bar 3lb robot from the New York City based team Shreddit.
===Robot Facts===
[[File:Shreddit Bro.jpeg|30%px|thumb|right|Shreddit Bro]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| Driver || Evan Arias
|-
| Weight Class || [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]]
|-
| Body Material || UHMW frame and wheel guards, interchangeable top and bottom plates (Al, Ti, Polycarb), Ti forks and low wedge
|-
| Weapon || Vertical Beater Bar
|-
| Weapon Drive || Fingertech 2838 brushless inrunner
|-
| Drive || Botkits 22mm planetary DC gearmotors
|-
| Power || 4s
|}
Shreddit Bro has been competing in the northeast area since summer 2019, with regular appearances at NHRL, as well as appearances at MassDestruction, SWORD and Motorama.

The established signature blue and white color scheme, and the aggressive and successful performance record have given Shreddit Bro the nickname of “'''''The Blue Beater'''''”.

Shreddit Bro weapon is based on the popular Fingertech Robotics beater bar weapon kit, with a few modifications to the stock pulley assembly and the re-anodized blue color. The stock weapon ESC has also been replaced with a more powerful one.

Shreddit Bro drive is a successful marriage of the very popular Botkits 22mm planetary DC gearmotors and the Banebots compliant thermoplastic wheels. When combined with the 4s LiPo battery, this configuration gives the robot its impressive speed during “box rushes” and quick maneuvers during matches. In some configurations, Fingertech foam wheels are used instead.

Shreddit Bro frame is constructed using slot-and-tab 3/8” thick UHMW panels, which are then also secured to each-other with machine screws. The team found it best to run the machine screws directly into undersized holes, which compress the UHMW as threads are formed and results in very rigid connections. Currently the UHMW frames are cut out by the team using paper templates and a small tabletop bandsaw, with the drilling done on a small tabletop drill press.

The top and bottom panels are interchangeable and are selected prior to each match based on expected damage by the opponent - choices are 1.5mm aluminum, 1 and 2mm titanium, 3mm garolite and 1/8” polycarbonate.

The removable 1/8” UHMW wheel guards are heat bent on a fabricated form, resulting in repeatable and quick manufacturing of replacements.

Shreddit Bro typical configuration includes 2 titanium forks, one on each side of the beater bar. Aside from helping feed the opponent’s lower edge into the weapon, the forks also cover the entire height of the sides to help protect the frame from horizontal spinner hits. An alternate configuration features a small low wedge which spans the forks and helps to feed opponent horizontal under-cutter attacks into the weapon.

== Tournament Results ==

====2020====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| NHRL January || 5 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL July 1 || 8 Wins - 1 Loss
|-
| NHRL July 2 || 6 Wins - 1 Loss
|-
| NHRL September || 1 Wins - 2 Losses
|}

== Combat History ==
* First Place - NHRL July 18th 2020
* First Place - NHRL July 19th 2020
* First Place - MassDestruction Nov. 19th 2019

== NHRL - January 2020 ==
* Round 1 Winners Bracket
[[Category:3lb Bots]][[Category:NHRL 2020]]

Shreddit Bro

2020-11-20T06:44:30Z

G Structure: Updated description, and updated robot facts

Shreddit Bro is a two-wheeled vertical beater bar 3lb robot from the New York City based team Shreddit. Shreddit Bro has been competing in the northeast area since summer 2019, with regular appearances at NHRL, as well as appearances at MassDestruction, SWORD and Motorama.

The established signature blue and white color scheme, and the aggressive and successful performance record have given Shreddit Bro the nickname of “'''''The Blue Beater'''''”.

Shreddit Bro weapon is based on the popular Fingertech Robotics beater bar weapon kit, with a few modifications to the stock pulley assembly and the re-anodized blue color. The stock weapon ESC has also been replaced with a more powerful one.
===Robot Facts===
[[File:Shreddit Bro.jpeg|30%px|thumb|right|Shreddit Bro]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| Driver || Evan Arias
|-
| Weight Class || [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]]
|-
| Body Material || UHMW frame and wheel guards, interchangeable top and bottom plates (Al, Ti, Polycarb), Ti forks and low wedge
|-
| Weapon || Vertical Beater Bar
|-
| Weapon Drive || Fingertech 2838 brushless inrunner
|-
| Drive || Botkits 22mm planetary DC gearmotors
|-
| Power || 4s
|}

== Tournament Results ==

====2020====
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| NHRL January || 5 Wins - 2 Losses
|-
| NHRL July 1 || 8 Wins - 1 Loss
|-
| NHRL July 2 || 6 Wins - 1 Loss
|-
| NHRL September || 1 Wins - 2 Losses
|}

== Combat History ==
* First Place - NHRL July 18th 2020
* First Place - NHRL July 19th 2020

== NHRL - January 2020 ==
* Round 1 Winners Bracket
[[Category:3lb Bots]][[Category:NHRL 2020]]

NHRL Event Rules

2020-10-31T00:41:57Z

G Structure: /* Tips and Tricks */

Norwalk Havoc seeks to hold fun and exciting Robot Combat Events. Our goal is to continue to foster and grow this amazing community of hobbyists and elevate the sport of Robot Combat. All of our events are live streamed on the internet and we seek to deliver production values on par with a live sporting event. Over the long term our goal is build an online following that will generate revenue to allow us to host more events and expand the sport.
== Event Overview ==
Our events are grouped into annual seasons. Seasons last 1 year. Each season will consist of 6 to 4 open tournaments, and the top 4 winners of each of the tournaments will be invited back to fight in the finals event held in December of the calendar year. The tournaments are double elimination style ensuring all competitors who enter to fight get to fight at least 2 matches.
=== Weight Classes ===
* [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Weight Class|12lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Sportsman Weight Class|12lb Sportsman]] - 6 Matches and no finals
* [[30lb Weight Class|30lb]] - 4 Tournaments and a Final
=== Registration Fees and Prizes ===
* Registration is '''free'''
:- If you register it is very important you let us know in advance if you are unable to attend so we can correctly plan for the right number of competitors.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Prizes
! Weight Class !! Tournament Winner !! Tournament Runner Up !! Finals Winner !! Finals Runner Up
|-
| 3lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $10,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $12,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb Sportsman || A Handshake || A Pat on the Back || - || -
|-
| 30lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $15,000 USD || $5,000 USD
|}

=== Safety ===
Robot Combat has a stellar safety record. In order to grow the sport it is important we keep that safety record perfect. Fighting Robots are inherently dangerous. Safety is paramount. We require that all competitors abide by all the safety rules for their weight class. This is not just for your safety but everyone else's as well.

=== Day Of Schedule ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 16em; "
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 08:00 || Doors Open for Competitors.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 10:30 || All teams must be present.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 11:00 || All competing robots must have been photographed, passed safety, and weighed in.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 11:30 || Stream begins and first fights occur.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| ~13:30 || All robots will have fought at least once and there is a 1 hour lunch break.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 18:00 || Last fight of the day + Winners ceremony.
|}

== House Rules / Specs ==
Rules at 50 Day are similar to NERC with a few slight changes. Judges reserve the right to grant exceptions to any rule. Our goal is to provide fun, exciting fights and a fair playing field. Good sportsmanship is always required.
=== Arena ===
==== 3lb ====
* 8'x 6' Double Walled Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.

==== 12lb Sportsman ====
* 8'x 6' Double walled 1/4" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.
* [[The Friendly Fire]] Robot triggered corner mounted propane flame thrower

==== 12lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras

==== 30lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras
=== Pits ===
Competitors will be assigned a pit location. Pits are where you can store your gear, test and assemble your robot, and charge your batteries. Each team gets:
* 6ft Folding table
* One chair (bring more if you need them)
* 120V Powerstrip
* Each robot will get a minimum of 20 minutes of pit time between matches. Robots not ready to fight after 20 minutes may have to forfeit their matches.
Competitors will also have access to full machine shop for last minute tweaks and fixes. We also have lots of spare parts on hand should you need them. Please be aware though that during event day [[NHRL Staff]] Will be very busy and may not have time to spend helping everyone.

Pits areas will have several communal test boxes for safely testing robot functionality.

=== Fight Rules ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 95%; height: 16em "
|-
| Duration || 3 Minutes or 4 minutes if an encore is called for by the judges.
|-
| Knock Out || Any robot unable to show controlled motion after 10 seconds is considered disabled and will be considered a knock out.
|-
| Tap Out || Any competitor can forfeit the match for any reason by loudly banging on the arena wall. This is considered a tap out, and counted as a loss. The other competitor must stop attacking immediately; continuing to attack after tap out will be viewed as unsportsmanlike.
|-
| Encore || If a match is particularly exciting the judges may poll the audience in the final minute and decide to add an Encore extending the match by 1 minute. Only one Encore can happen in any single match.
|-
| Hazard || If the judges deem a robot to be a hazard to the crowd or a robot is doing sustained damage to the arena, the judges may prematurely end the match at any time.
|-
| Safety || Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any competitor for failing to follow basic safety. All robots with a kintetic weapon should have a weapon lock. The lock should not be removed until both bots are in the arena and the doors are about to close.
|-
| Sportsmanship || Judges reserve the right to KO or Disqualify any bot or team for unsportmanship like conduct.
|-
| Judges Decisions are Final || All judges decisions are final and not subject to review.
|}

== Tips and Tricks ==
* Arrive with a working robot that is ready to fight.
* Arrive before 10AM to secure a good pit location, get your robot through safety checks early.
* Bring extra batteries and be ready to swap them quickly.
* When your robot is ready to fight head to arena area rather than waiting at your pit.
* Fix your robot before chatting with other competitors.

NHRL Event Rules

2020-10-31T00:37:32Z

G Structure: /* Fight Rules */

Norwalk Havoc seeks to hold fun and exciting Robot Combat Events. Our goal is to continue to foster and grow this amazing community of hobbyists and elevate the sport of Robot Combat. All of our events are live streamed on the internet and we seek to deliver production values on par with a live sporting event. Over the long term our goal is build an online following that will generate revenue to allow us to host more events and expand the sport.
== Event Overview ==
Our events are grouped into annual seasons. Seasons last 1 year. Each season will consist of 6 to 4 open tournaments, and the top 4 winners of each of the tournaments will be invited back to fight in the finals event held in December of the calendar year. The tournaments are double elimination style ensuring all competitors who enter to fight get to fight at least 2 matches.
=== Weight Classes ===
* [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Weight Class|12lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Sportsman Weight Class|12lb Sportsman]] - 6 Matches and no finals
* [[30lb Weight Class|30lb]] - 4 Tournaments and a Final
=== Registration Fees and Prizes ===
* Registration is '''free'''
:- If you register it is very important you let us know in advance if you are unable to attend so we can correctly plan for the right number of competitors.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Prizes
! Weight Class !! Tournament Winner !! Tournament Runner Up !! Finals Winner !! Finals Runner Up
|-
| 3lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $10,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $12,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb Sportsman || A Handshake || A Pat on the Back || - || -
|-
| 30lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $15,000 USD || $5,000 USD
|}

=== Safety ===
Robot Combat has a stellar safety record. In order to grow the sport it is important we keep that safety record perfect. Fighting Robots are inherently dangerous. Safety is paramount. We require that all competitors abide by all the safety rules for their weight class. This is not just for your safety but everyone else's as well.

=== Day Of Schedule ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 16em; "
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 08:00 || Doors Open for Competitors.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 10:30 || All teams must be present.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 11:00 || All competing robots must have been photographed, passed safety, and weighed in.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 11:30 || Stream begins and first fights occur.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| ~13:30 || All robots will have fought at least once and there is a 1 hour lunch break.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 18:00 || Last fight of the day + Winners ceremony.
|}

== House Rules / Specs ==
Rules at 50 Day are similar to NERC with a few slight changes. Judges reserve the right to grant exceptions to any rule. Our goal is to provide fun, exciting fights and a fair playing field. Good sportsmanship is always required.
=== Arena ===
==== 3lb ====
* 8'x 6' Double Walled Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.

==== 12lb Sportsman ====
* 8'x 6' Double walled 1/4" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.
* [[The Friendly Fire]] Robot triggered corner mounted propane flame thrower

==== 12lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras

==== 30lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras
=== Pits ===
Competitors will be assigned a pit location. Pits are where you can store your gear, test and assemble your robot, and charge your batteries. Each team gets:
* 6ft Folding table
* One chair (bring more if you need them)
* 120V Powerstrip
* Each robot will get a minimum of 20 minutes of pit time between matches. Robots not ready to fight after 20 minutes may have to forfeit their matches.
Competitors will also have access to full machine shop for last minute tweaks and fixes. We also have lots of spare parts on hand should you need them. Please be aware though that during event day [[NHRL Staff]] Will be very busy and may not have time to spend helping everyone.

Pits areas will have several communal test boxes for safely testing robot functionality.

=== Fight Rules ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 95%; height: 16em "
|-
| Duration || 3 Minutes or 4 minutes if an encore is called for by the judges.
|-
| Knock Out || Any robot unable to show controlled motion after 10 seconds is considered disabled and will be considered a knock out.
|-
| Tap Out || Any competitor can forfeit the match for any reason by loudly banging on the arena wall. This is considered a tap out, and counted as a loss. The other competitor must stop attacking immediately; continuing to attack after tap out will be viewed as unsportsmanlike.
|-
| Encore || If a match is particularly exciting the judges may poll the audience in the final minute and decide to add an Encore extending the match by 1 minute. Only one Encore can happen in any single match.
|-
| Hazard || If the judges deem a robot to be a hazard to the crowd or a robot is doing sustained damage to the arena, the judges may prematurely end the match at any time.
|-
| Safety || Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any competitor for failing to follow basic safety. All robots with a kintetic weapon should have a weapon lock. The lock should not be removed until both bots are in the arena and the doors are about to close.
|-
| Sportsmanship || Judges reserve the right to KO or Disqualify any bot or team for unsportmanship like conduct.
|-
| Judges Decisions are Final || All judges decisions are final and not subject to review.
|}

== Tips and Tricks ==
* Arrive with a working robot that is ready to fight.
* Arrive before 10AM to secure a good pit location, get your robot through safety early
* Bring extra batteries and be ready to swap them quickly
* When your robot is ready to fight head to arena area rather than waiting at your pit
* Fix your robot before chatting with other competitors

NHRL Event Rules

2020-10-31T00:37:12Z

G Structure: /* Fight Rules */

Norwalk Havoc seeks to hold fun and exciting Robot Combat Events. Our goal is to continue to foster and grow this amazing community of hobbyists and elevate the sport of Robot Combat. All of our events are live streamed on the internet and we seek to deliver production values on par with a live sporting event. Over the long term our goal is build an online following that will generate revenue to allow us to host more events and expand the sport.
== Event Overview ==
Our events are grouped into annual seasons. Seasons last 1 year. Each season will consist of 6 to 4 open tournaments, and the top 4 winners of each of the tournaments will be invited back to fight in the finals event held in December of the calendar year. The tournaments are double elimination style ensuring all competitors who enter to fight get to fight at least 2 matches.
=== Weight Classes ===
* [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Weight Class|12lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Sportsman Weight Class|12lb Sportsman]] - 6 Matches and no finals
* [[30lb Weight Class|30lb]] - 4 Tournaments and a Final
=== Registration Fees and Prizes ===
* Registration is '''free'''
:- If you register it is very important you let us know in advance if you are unable to attend so we can correctly plan for the right number of competitors.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Prizes
! Weight Class !! Tournament Winner !! Tournament Runner Up !! Finals Winner !! Finals Runner Up
|-
| 3lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $10,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $12,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb Sportsman || A Handshake || A Pat on the Back || - || -
|-
| 30lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $15,000 USD || $5,000 USD
|}

=== Safety ===
Robot Combat has a stellar safety record. In order to grow the sport it is important we keep that safety record perfect. Fighting Robots are inherently dangerous. Safety is paramount. We require that all competitors abide by all the safety rules for their weight class. This is not just for your safety but everyone else's as well.

=== Day Of Schedule ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 16em; "
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 08:00 || Doors Open for Competitors.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 10:30 || All teams must be present.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 11:00 || All competing robots must have been photographed, passed safety, and weighed in.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 11:30 || Stream begins and first fights occur.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| ~13:30 || All robots will have fought at least once and there is a 1 hour lunch break.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 18:00 || Last fight of the day + Winners ceremony.
|}

== House Rules / Specs ==
Rules at 50 Day are similar to NERC with a few slight changes. Judges reserve the right to grant exceptions to any rule. Our goal is to provide fun, exciting fights and a fair playing field. Good sportsmanship is always required.
=== Arena ===
==== 3lb ====
* 8'x 6' Double Walled Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.

==== 12lb Sportsman ====
* 8'x 6' Double walled 1/4" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.
* [[The Friendly Fire]] Robot triggered corner mounted propane flame thrower

==== 12lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras

==== 30lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras
=== Pits ===
Competitors will be assigned a pit location. Pits are where you can store your gear, test and assemble your robot, and charge your batteries. Each team gets:
* 6ft Folding table
* One chair (bring more if you need them)
* 120V Powerstrip
* Each robot will get a minimum of 20 minutes of pit time between matches. Robots not ready to fight after 20 minutes may have to forfeit their matches.
Competitors will also have access to full machine shop for last minute tweaks and fixes. We also have lots of spare parts on hand should you need them. Please be aware though that during event day [[NHRL Staff]] Will be very busy and may not have time to spend helping everyone.

Pits areas will have several communal test boxes for safely testing robot functionality.

=== Fight Rules ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 16em "
|-
| Duration || 3 Minutes or 4 minutes if an encore is called for by the judges.
|-
| Knock Out || Any robot unable to show controlled motion after 10 seconds is considered disabled and will be considered a knock out.
|-
| Tap Out || Any competitor can forfeit the match for any reason by loudly banging on the arena wall. This is considered a tap out, and counted as a loss. The other competitor must stop attacking immediately; continuing to attack after tap out will be viewed as unsportsmanlike.
|-
| Encore || If a match is particularly exciting the judges may poll the audience in the final minute and decide to add an Encore extending the match by 1 minute. Only one Encore can happen in any single match.
|-
| Hazard || If the judges deem a robot to be a hazard to the crowd or a robot is doing sustained damage to the arena, the judges may prematurely end the match at any time.
|-
| Safety || Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any competitor for failing to follow basic safety. All robots with a kintetic weapon should have a weapon lock. The lock should not be removed until both bots are in the arena and the doors are about to close.
|-
| Sportsmanship || Judges reserve the right to KO or Disqualify any bot or team for unsportmanship like conduct.
|-
| Judges Decisions are Final || All judges decisions are final and not subject to review.
|}

== Tips and Tricks ==
* Arrive with a working robot that is ready to fight.
* Arrive before 10AM to secure a good pit location, get your robot through safety early
* Bring extra batteries and be ready to swap them quickly
* When your robot is ready to fight head to arena area rather than waiting at your pit
* Fix your robot before chatting with other competitors

Batteries

2020-10-31T00:18:13Z

G Structure: /* Battery Aging */

Almost all robots who compete in combat robots derive the majority of their power from Batteries. A decade ago it was popular to see Sealed Lead Acid batteries as the primary battery in many robots. Today the vast majority of Robots use Lithium Polymer or LiPo batteries. Lithium Batteries allow for a large amount of power to be stored in a relatively small volume. This article will only focus on Lithium Batteries as they are the most common.

== How To Pick the Right Battery ==
[[File:3s Lipo 500 Mah.jpg|30%px|thumb|right|Example Battery]]
LiPo Batteries come in a variety of sizes and capacities. Finding the right battery for your robot will depend on how much power you need and how much space and weight you have.

=== Cells ===
First up is picking the number of cells in your battery. The number of cells also defines the voltage range your battery operates at. Most robots in the 3lb weight class use 3 or 4 cells. This is abbreviated as 3S or 4S. The standard nominal voltage is 3.7 Volts per cell.

'''Nominal voltage''' is the voltage when the battery is about 40% state of charge. A typical nominal voltage is 3.7 Volts per cell. The nominal voltage is the voltage that is usually printed on the battery. This is also the best voltage to keep the battery at for long term (months) storage.

'''Empty Voltage''' is when the battery has no more usable capacity left. This voltage is typically 3.0 volts per cell. If you continue draw power from an empty battery the voltage will rapidly drop to 0 volts. Batteries discharged below 3.0 volts per cell (will be damaged, and you may not be able to charge them again. Even if recharged, these batteries will likely have a higher internal resistance and a reduced capacity.

'''Full Voltage''' is the voltage when the battery is charged to is maximum capacity. This voltage is typically 4.2 Volts per cell. Charging the battery beyond this voltage will damage the battery and may cause a '''fire!'''

{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%"
|-
! Cells !! Nominal Voltage !! Empty Voltage !! Full Voltage
|-
| 1S || 3.7 Volts || 3.0 Volts || 4.2 Volts
|-
| 2S || 7.4 Volts || 6.0 Volts || 8.4 Volts
|-
| 3S || 11.1 Volts || 9.0 Volts || 12.6 Volts
|-
| 4S || 14.8 Volts || 12.0 Volts || 16.8 Volts
|-
| 5S (Rare) || 18.5 Volts || 15.0 Volts || 21 Volts
|-
| 6S || 22.2 Volts || 18.0 Volts || 25.2 Volts
|}
=== MaH (Milliamp Hours) ===
MaH or AH is a measure of how much energy a battery holds (1000 MaH = 1 AH). The measurement is supposed to align the amount of power the battery could deliver at its nominal voltage for one hour. So a 3S 500 Mah battery should be able to provide 500 Milliamps of current at 11.1volts for 1 hour. For example it's a reasonable assumption that a 3S 500 Mah battery should be able to provide 5 Amps (5000 Milliamps) for 6 minutes.

'''C rating''' is maximum safe discharge rate. It would let us know if the above draw of 5 amps was okay. To determine the maximum safe amp draw it is the Capacity (C) times the C rating number. So if our 3S 500 Mah battery had a C rating of 20 the maximum safe amps we could draw would be (500 Mah x 20) 10,000 Milliamps or 10 amps. Which gives us a good safety margin around a 5 amp draw. Some batteries list a fixed and burst C rate. Battery manufactures tend to over state their C rating. It is best to ensure your robots max power draw will be safely under the C rating for your battery.

=== Connector ===
[[File:Lipo-battery-connectors.png||center|Common Connectors]]
When it comes to how to connect your battery to your robot there are a lot of options. It is best to chose something that can make a firm connection and can handle the amount of current you will draw.

Some Common Connector types
*XT30
*XT60 (NHRL Favorite, Very common)
*XT90
*Deans
*JST (Not recommended.. these fall out or make poor connections easily)
=== Combining Batteries ===
You can combine multiple batteries to reach a higher voltage or capacity. One common example is for competitors to combine two 2S batteries in series, '''always of the same capacity''' to make a 4S power system. It is also possible to combine batteries in parallel to double the capacity instead of the voltage. When combining batteries it is incredibly important to always make sure the batteries have the same capacity.
== Charging Batteries ==
[[File:D2 02.jpg|thumb|right|ISDT Dual Balance Charger (D2)]]
LiPo Batteries are typically made up of multiple cells. Charging is more complicated than a simple NiCad or NiMH battery. It is '''highly''' recommended that you use a balance charger to charge your battery. Balance chargers ensure that each cell is charged to the proper voltage. Without this it is possible for one cell to become over or undercharged cells. Overcharged cells release hydrogen and prone to '''catch fire!''' A balance charger greatly reduces this risk. It is very important to never charge LiPo Batteries unattended, most battery fires happen during charging, not during use!

===Common Charger Settings===
'''Volts per Cell''' - 4.2v - Don't go higher unless you have special batteries.

'''Charge Current''' - Playing it safe, you want to charge at 1C (The Mah Rating of your battery.) You can usually cheat this up a bit to decrease charging time, but the more you do the shorter the life of your battery will be. Don't ever go above 5C.

===Battery Aging===
All LiPo Batteries have a limited lifespan. There are several factors that effect a battery’s useful capacity over time. You can actually measure this degradation by looking at the batteries internal resistance. This is typically measured in MilliOhms. As a batteries internal resistance rises more heat is generated during discharge. Interestingly as a battery heats up its internal resistance drops. This heat is lost energy that will not flow into your robot. Higher internal resistance will also make the battery more prone to 'Voltage Sag' which is a momentary drop in voltage during high current draw.

====Factors that reduce a battery’s capacity====
* Discharging a battery below its empty voltage
* Current draw above a battery’s C rating
* High Temperatures (LiPo Batteries age faster but preform better when warm)
* Charge Cycles (Hoppy LiPo batteries are only good for a few hundred charge / discharge cycles)
* Time (Depending on the temperature and state of charge a battery may lose up to 20% of its capacity per year)

Combat robots can be particularly hard on LiPo batteries. Typically bot builders will design their bots to have the smallest possible battery that will still last a full match. Any extra battery weight is weight that wasn't put into a weapon or defense. Draining a LiPo completely in 3 or 4 minutes is not a kind thing to do to a battery. It's best not to get too attached to any one battery. It's reasonable to expect that a competitive robot will need new LiPo batteries every year. Older batteries that are still safe can go on to live lives in less strenuous robots or even radio transmitters.

== Battery Safety ==
The energy density of LiPo Batteries is about 1/3 that of TNT. Each battery is by nature unstable chemistry. The batteries used in Combat Robots typically have no internal protections (due to the high draw use case) and if mishandled can explode or catch fire. It's very important to respect and understand this danger and know when a battery has reached the end of its safe useful life.

When a Battery is no longer safe
* Any battery that has sustained damage or cuts to the metal foil that holds the cells.
* Puffy batteries. Batteries that are starting to fail will start to fill with hydrogen gas. This will make the battery puffy. A little puffy is likely OK for a few more matches.. but a very puffy battery is no longer safe
* Batteries which cannot be charged. If the charger rejects the battery due to bad cell voltage its not longer safe
* Batteries with bare balance leads or bare leads are a short circuit risk. Short Circuit = FIRE. Fix or dispose of right away.
* Batteries that have become too hot to touch are no longer safe

== Battery Disposal / Safe-ing ==
When batteries are no longer safe or are dead they need to be rendered inert (Safe-d) and disposed of. The salt water method is a very safe and low work way to render a battery inert.

{{#ev:youtube|WLIeQOgPmBE|||Salt Water Discharge Method}}

Batteries

2020-10-31T00:11:50Z

G Structure: /* Common Charger Settings */

Almost all robots who compete in combat robots derive the majority of their power from Batteries. A decade ago it was popular to see Sealed Lead Acid batteries as the primary battery in many robots. Today the vast majority of Robots use Lithium Polymer or LiPo batteries. Lithium Batteries allow for a large amount of power to be stored in a relatively small volume. This article will only focus on Lithium Batteries as they are the most common.

== How To Pick the Right Battery ==
[[File:3s Lipo 500 Mah.jpg|30%px|thumb|right|Example Battery]]
LiPo Batteries come in a variety of sizes and capacities. Finding the right battery for your robot will depend on how much power you need and how much space and weight you have.

=== Cells ===
First up is picking the number of cells in your battery. The number of cells also defines the voltage range your battery operates at. Most robots in the 3lb weight class use 3 or 4 cells. This is abbreviated as 3S or 4S. The standard nominal voltage is 3.7 Volts per cell.

'''Nominal voltage''' is the voltage when the battery is about 40% state of charge. A typical nominal voltage is 3.7 Volts per cell. The nominal voltage is the voltage that is usually printed on the battery. This is also the best voltage to keep the battery at for long term (months) storage.

'''Empty Voltage''' is when the battery has no more usable capacity left. This voltage is typically 3.0 volts per cell. If you continue draw power from an empty battery the voltage will rapidly drop to 0 volts. Batteries discharged below 3.0 volts per cell (will be damaged, and you may not be able to charge them again. Even if recharged, these batteries will likely have a higher internal resistance and a reduced capacity.

'''Full Voltage''' is the voltage when the battery is charged to is maximum capacity. This voltage is typically 4.2 Volts per cell. Charging the battery beyond this voltage will damage the battery and may cause a '''fire!'''

{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%"
|-
! Cells !! Nominal Voltage !! Empty Voltage !! Full Voltage
|-
| 1S || 3.7 Volts || 3.0 Volts || 4.2 Volts
|-
| 2S || 7.4 Volts || 6.0 Volts || 8.4 Volts
|-
| 3S || 11.1 Volts || 9.0 Volts || 12.6 Volts
|-
| 4S || 14.8 Volts || 12.0 Volts || 16.8 Volts
|-
| 5S (Rare) || 18.5 Volts || 15.0 Volts || 21 Volts
|-
| 6S || 22.2 Volts || 18.0 Volts || 25.2 Volts
|}
=== MaH (Milliamp Hours) ===
MaH or AH is a measure of how much energy a battery holds (1000 MaH = 1 AH). The measurement is supposed to align the amount of power the battery could deliver at its nominal voltage for one hour. So a 3S 500 Mah battery should be able to provide 500 Milliamps of current at 11.1volts for 1 hour. For example it's a reasonable assumption that a 3S 500 Mah battery should be able to provide 5 Amps (5000 Milliamps) for 6 minutes.

'''C rating''' is maximum safe discharge rate. It would let us know if the above draw of 5 amps was okay. To determine the maximum safe amp draw it is the Capacity (C) times the C rating number. So if our 3S 500 Mah battery had a C rating of 20 the maximum safe amps we could draw would be (500 Mah x 20) 10,000 Milliamps or 10 amps. Which gives us a good safety margin around a 5 amp draw. Some batteries list a fixed and burst C rate. Battery manufactures tend to over state their C rating. It is best to ensure your robots max power draw will be safely under the C rating for your battery.

=== Connector ===
[[File:Lipo-battery-connectors.png||center|Common Connectors]]
When it comes to how to connect your battery to your robot there are a lot of options. It is best to chose something that can make a firm connection and can handle the amount of current you will draw.

Some Common Connector types
*XT30
*XT60 (NHRL Favorite, Very common)
*XT90
*Deans
*JST (Not recommended.. these fall out or make poor connections easily)
=== Combining Batteries ===
You can combine multiple batteries to reach a higher voltage or capacity. One common example is for competitors to combine two 2S batteries in series, '''always of the same capacity''' to make a 4S power system. It is also possible to combine batteries in parallel to double the capacity instead of the voltage. When combining batteries it is incredibly important to always make sure the batteries have the same capacity.
== Charging Batteries ==
[[File:D2 02.jpg|thumb|right|ISDT Dual Balance Charger (D2)]]
LiPo Batteries are typically made up of multiple cells. Charging is more complicated than a simple NiCad or NiMH battery. It is '''highly''' recommended that you use a balance charger to charge your battery. Balance chargers ensure that each cell is charged to the proper voltage. Without this it is possible for one cell to become over or undercharged cells. Overcharged cells release hydrogen and prone to '''catch fire!''' A balance charger greatly reduces this risk. It is very important to never charge LiPo Batteries unattended, most battery fires happen during charging, not during use!

===Common Charger Settings===
'''Volts per Cell''' - 4.2v - Don't go higher unless you have special batteries.

'''Charge Current''' - Playing it safe, you want to charge at 1C (The Mah Rating of your battery.) You can usually cheat this up a bit to decrease charging time, but the more you do the shorter the life of your battery will be. Don't ever go above 5C.

===Battery Aging===
All LiPo Batteries have a limited lifespan. There are several factors that effect a batteries useful capacity over time. You can actually measure this degradation by looking at the batteries internal resistance. This is typically measured in MilliOhms. As a batteries internal resistance rises more heat is generated during discharge. Interestingly as a battery heats up its internal resistance drops. This heat is lost energy that will not flow into your robot. Higher internal resistance will also make the battery more prone to 'Voltage Sag' which is a momentary drop in voltage during high current draw.

====Factors that reduce a batteries capacity====
* Discharging a battery below its empty voltage
* Current draw above a batteries C rating
* High Temperatures (LiPo Batteries age faster but preform better when warm)
* Charge Cycles (Hoppy LiPo batteries are only good for a few hundred charge / discharge cycles)
* Time (Depending on the temperature and state of charge a battery may lose up to 20% of its capacity per year)

Combat robots can be particularly hard on LiPo batteries. Typically bot builders will design their bots to have the smallest possible battery that will still last a full match. Any extra battery weight is weight that wasn't put into a weapon or defense. Draining a LiPo completely in 3 or 4 minutes is not a kind thing to do to a battery. It's best not to get too attached to any one battery. It's reasonable to expect that a competitive robot will need new LiPo batteries every year. Older batteries that are still safe can go on to live lives in less strenuous robots or even radio transmitters.

== Battery Safety ==
The energy density of LiPo Batteries is about 1/3 that of TNT. Each battery is by nature unstable chemistry. The batteries used in Combat Robots typically have no internal protections (due to the high draw use case) and if mishandled can explode or catch fire. It's very important to respect and understand this danger and know when a battery has reached the end of its safe useful life.

When a Battery is no longer safe
* Any battery that has sustained damage or cuts to the metal foil that holds the cells.
* Puffy batteries. Batteries that are starting to fail will start to fill with hydrogen gas. This will make the battery puffy. A little puffy is likely OK for a few more matches.. but a very puffy battery is no longer safe
* Batteries which cannot be charged. If the charger rejects the battery due to bad cell voltage its not longer safe
* Batteries with bare balance leads or bare leads are a short circuit risk. Short Circuit = FIRE. Fix or dispose of right away.
* Batteries that have become too hot to touch are no longer safe

== Battery Disposal / Safe-ing ==
When batteries are no longer safe or are dead they need to be rendered inert (Safe-d) and disposed of. The salt water method is a very safe and low work way to render a battery inert.

{{#ev:youtube|WLIeQOgPmBE|||Salt Water Discharge Method}}

Batteries

2020-10-31T00:09:06Z

G Structure: /* Common Charger Settings */

Almost all robots who compete in combat robots derive the majority of their power from Batteries. A decade ago it was popular to see Sealed Lead Acid batteries as the primary battery in many robots. Today the vast majority of Robots use Lithium Polymer or LiPo batteries. Lithium Batteries allow for a large amount of power to be stored in a relatively small volume. This article will only focus on Lithium Batteries as they are the most common.

== How To Pick the Right Battery ==
[[File:3s Lipo 500 Mah.jpg|30%px|thumb|right|Example Battery]]
LiPo Batteries come in a variety of sizes and capacities. Finding the right battery for your robot will depend on how much power you need and how much space and weight you have.

=== Cells ===
First up is picking the number of cells in your battery. The number of cells also defines the voltage range your battery operates at. Most robots in the 3lb weight class use 3 or 4 cells. This is abbreviated as 3S or 4S. The standard nominal voltage is 3.7 Volts per cell.

'''Nominal voltage''' is the voltage when the battery is about 40% state of charge. A typical nominal voltage is 3.7 Volts per cell. The nominal voltage is the voltage that is usually printed on the battery. This is also the best voltage to keep the battery at for long term (months) storage.

'''Empty Voltage''' is when the battery has no more usable capacity left. This voltage is typically 3.0 volts per cell. If you continue draw power from an empty battery the voltage will rapidly drop to 0 volts. Batteries discharged below 3.0 volts per cell (will be damaged, and you may not be able to charge them again. Even if recharged, these batteries will likely have a higher internal resistance and a reduced capacity.

'''Full Voltage''' is the voltage when the battery is charged to is maximum capacity. This voltage is typically 4.2 Volts per cell. Charging the battery beyond this voltage will damage the battery and may cause a '''fire!'''

{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%"
|-
! Cells !! Nominal Voltage !! Empty Voltage !! Full Voltage
|-
| 1S || 3.7 Volts || 3.0 Volts || 4.2 Volts
|-
| 2S || 7.4 Volts || 6.0 Volts || 8.4 Volts
|-
| 3S || 11.1 Volts || 9.0 Volts || 12.6 Volts
|-
| 4S || 14.8 Volts || 12.0 Volts || 16.8 Volts
|-
| 5S (Rare) || 18.5 Volts || 15.0 Volts || 21 Volts
|-
| 6S || 22.2 Volts || 18.0 Volts || 25.2 Volts
|}
=== MaH (Milliamp Hours) ===
MaH or AH is a measure of how much energy a battery holds (1000 MaH = 1 AH). The measurement is supposed to align the amount of power the battery could deliver at its nominal voltage for one hour. So a 3S 500 Mah battery should be able to provide 500 Milliamps of current at 11.1volts for 1 hour. For example it's a reasonable assumption that a 3S 500 Mah battery should be able to provide 5 Amps (5000 Milliamps) for 6 minutes.

'''C rating''' is maximum safe discharge rate. It would let us know if the above draw of 5 amps was okay. To determine the maximum safe amp draw it is the Capacity (C) times the C rating number. So if our 3S 500 Mah battery had a C rating of 20 the maximum safe amps we could draw would be (500 Mah x 20) 10,000 Milliamps or 10 amps. Which gives us a good safety margin around a 5 amp draw. Some batteries list a fixed and burst C rate. Battery manufactures tend to over state their C rating. It is best to ensure your robots max power draw will be safely under the C rating for your battery.

=== Connector ===
[[File:Lipo-battery-connectors.png||center|Common Connectors]]
When it comes to how to connect your battery to your robot there are a lot of options. It is best to chose something that can make a firm connection and can handle the amount of current you will draw.

Some Common Connector types
*XT30
*XT60 (NHRL Favorite, Very common)
*XT90
*Deans
*JST (Not recommended.. these fall out or make poor connections easily)
=== Combining Batteries ===
You can combine multiple batteries to reach a higher voltage or capacity. One common example is for competitors to combine two 2S batteries in series, '''always of the same capacity''' to make a 4S power system. It is also possible to combine batteries in parallel to double the capacity instead of the voltage. When combining batteries it is incredibly important to always make sure the batteries have the same capacity.
== Charging Batteries ==
[[File:D2 02.jpg|thumb|right|ISDT Dual Balance Charger (D2)]]
LiPo Batteries are typically made up of multiple cells. Charging is more complicated than a simple NiCad or NiMH battery. It is '''highly''' recommended that you use a balance charger to charge your battery. Balance chargers ensure that each cell is charged to the proper voltage. Without this it is possible for one cell to become over or undercharged cells. Overcharged cells release hydrogen and prone to '''catch fire!''' A balance charger greatly reduces this risk. It is very important to never charge LiPo Batteries unattended, most battery fires happen during charging, not during use!

===Common Charger Settings===
'''Volts per Cell''' - 4.2v - Don't go higher unless you have special batteries.

'''Charge Current''' - Playing it safe you want to charge at 1C (The Mah Rating of your battery.) You can usually cheat this up a bit.. but the more you do the shorter the life of your battery. Don't ever go above 5C

===Battery Aging===
All LiPo Batteries have a limited lifespan. There are several factors that effect a batteries useful capacity over time. You can actually measure this degradation by looking at the batteries internal resistance. This is typically measured in MilliOhms. As a batteries internal resistance rises more heat is generated during discharge. Interestingly as a battery heats up its internal resistance drops. This heat is lost energy that will not flow into your robot. Higher internal resistance will also make the battery more prone to 'Voltage Sag' which is a momentary drop in voltage during high current draw.

====Factors that reduce a batteries capacity====
* Discharging a battery below its empty voltage
* Current draw above a batteries C rating
* High Temperatures (LiPo Batteries age faster but preform better when warm)
* Charge Cycles (Hoppy LiPo batteries are only good for a few hundred charge / discharge cycles)
* Time (Depending on the temperature and state of charge a battery may lose up to 20% of its capacity per year)

Combat robots can be particularly hard on LiPo batteries. Typically bot builders will design their bots to have the smallest possible battery that will still last a full match. Any extra battery weight is weight that wasn't put into a weapon or defense. Draining a LiPo completely in 3 or 4 minutes is not a kind thing to do to a battery. It's best not to get too attached to any one battery. It's reasonable to expect that a competitive robot will need new LiPo batteries every year. Older batteries that are still safe can go on to live lives in less strenuous robots or even radio transmitters.

== Battery Safety ==
The energy density of LiPo Batteries is about 1/3 that of TNT. Each battery is by nature unstable chemistry. The batteries used in Combat Robots typically have no internal protections (due to the high draw use case) and if mishandled can explode or catch fire. It's very important to respect and understand this danger and know when a battery has reached the end of its safe useful life.

When a Battery is no longer safe
* Any battery that has sustained damage or cuts to the metal foil that holds the cells.
* Puffy batteries. Batteries that are starting to fail will start to fill with hydrogen gas. This will make the battery puffy. A little puffy is likely OK for a few more matches.. but a very puffy battery is no longer safe
* Batteries which cannot be charged. If the charger rejects the battery due to bad cell voltage its not longer safe
* Batteries with bare balance leads or bare leads are a short circuit risk. Short Circuit = FIRE. Fix or dispose of right away.
* Batteries that have become too hot to touch are no longer safe

== Battery Disposal / Safe-ing ==
When batteries are no longer safe or are dead they need to be rendered inert (Safe-d) and disposed of. The salt water method is a very safe and low work way to render a battery inert.

{{#ev:youtube|WLIeQOgPmBE|||Salt Water Discharge Method}}

Batteries

2020-10-31T00:00:25Z

G Structure: /* MaH (Milliamp Hours) */

Almost all robots who compete in combat robots derive the majority of their power from Batteries. A decade ago it was popular to see Sealed Lead Acid batteries as the primary battery in many robots. Today the vast majority of Robots use Lithium Polymer or LiPo batteries. Lithium Batteries allow for a large amount of power to be stored in a relatively small volume. This article will only focus on Lithium Batteries as they are the most common.

== How To Pick the Right Battery ==
[[File:3s Lipo 500 Mah.jpg|30%px|thumb|right|Example Battery]]
LiPo Batteries come in a variety of sizes and capacities. Finding the right battery for your robot will depend on how much power you need and how much space and weight you have.

=== Cells ===
First up is picking the number of cells in your battery. The number of cells also defines the voltage range your battery operates at. Most robots in the 3lb weight class use 3 or 4 cells. This is abbreviated as 3S or 4S. The standard nominal voltage is 3.7 Volts per cell.

'''Nominal voltage''' is the voltage when the battery is about 40% state of charge. A typical nominal voltage is 3.7 Volts per cell. The nominal voltage is the voltage that is usually printed on the battery. This is also the best voltage to keep the battery at for long term (months) storage.

'''Empty Voltage''' is when the battery has no more usable capacity left. This voltage is typically 3.0 volts per cell. If you continue draw power from an empty battery the voltage will rapidly drop to 0 volts. Batteries discharged below 3.0 volts per cell (will be damaged, and you may not be able to charge them again. Even if recharged, these batteries will likely have a higher internal resistance and a reduced capacity.

'''Full Voltage''' is the voltage when the battery is charged to is maximum capacity. This voltage is typically 4.2 Volts per cell. Charging the battery beyond this voltage will damage the battery and may cause a '''fire!'''

{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%"
|-
! Cells !! Nominal Voltage !! Empty Voltage !! Full Voltage
|-
| 1S || 3.7 Volts || 3.0 Volts || 4.2 Volts
|-
| 2S || 7.4 Volts || 6.0 Volts || 8.4 Volts
|-
| 3S || 11.1 Volts || 9.0 Volts || 12.6 Volts
|-
| 4S || 14.8 Volts || 12.0 Volts || 16.8 Volts
|-
| 5S (Rare) || 18.5 Volts || 15.0 Volts || 21 Volts
|-
| 6S || 22.2 Volts || 18.0 Volts || 25.2 Volts
|}
=== MaH (Milliamp Hours) ===
MaH or AH is a measure of how much energy a battery holds (1000 MaH = 1 AH). The measurement is supposed to align the amount of power the battery could deliver at its nominal voltage for one hour. So a 3S 500 Mah battery should be able to provide 500 Milliamps of current at 11.1volts for 1 hour. For example it's a reasonable assumption that a 3S 500 Mah battery should be able to provide 5 Amps (5000 Milliamps) for 6 minutes.

'''C rating''' is maximum safe discharge rate. It would let us know if the above draw of 5 amps was okay. To determine the maximum safe amp draw it is the Capacity (C) times the C rating number. So if our 3S 500 Mah battery had a C rating of 20 the maximum safe amps we could draw would be (500 Mah x 20) 10,000 Milliamps or 10 amps. Which gives us a good safety margin around a 5 amp draw. Some batteries list a fixed and burst C rate. Battery manufactures tend to over state their C rating. It is best to ensure your robots max power draw will be safely under the C rating for your battery.

=== Connector ===
[[File:Lipo-battery-connectors.png||center|Common Connectors]]
When it comes to how to connect your battery to your robot there are a lot of options. It is best to chose something that can make a firm connection and can handle the amount of current you will draw.

Some Common Connector types
*XT30
*XT60 (NHRL Favorite, Very common)
*XT90
*Deans
*JST (Not recommended.. these fall out or make poor connections easily)
=== Combining Batteries ===
You can combine multiple batteries to reach a higher voltage or capacity. One common example is for competitors to combine two 2S batteries in series, '''always of the same capacity''' to make a 4S power system. It is also possible to combine batteries in parallel to double the capacity instead of the voltage. When combining batteries it is incredibly important to always make sure the batteries have the same capacity.
== Charging Batteries ==
[[File:D2 02.jpg|thumb|right|ISDT Dual Balance Charger (D2)]]
LiPo Batteries are typically made up of multiple cells. Charging is more complicated than a simple NiCad or NiMH battery. It is '''highly''' recommended that you use a balance charger to charge your battery. Balance chargers ensure that each cell is charged to the proper voltage. Without this it is possible for one cell to become over or undercharged cells. Overcharged cells release hydrogen and prone to '''catch fire!''' A balance charger greatly reduces this risk. It is very important to never charge LiPo Batteries unattended, most battery fires happen during charging, not during use!

===Common Charger Settings===
'''Volts per Cell''' - 4.2v - Don't go higher unless you have special batteries
'''Charge Current''' - Playing it safe you want to charge at 1C (The Mah Rating of your battery.) You can usually cheat this up a bit.. but the more you do the shorter the life of your battery. Don't ever go above 5C

===Battery Aging===
All LiPo Batteries have a limited lifespan. There are several factors that effect a batteries useful capacity over time. You can actually measure this degradation by looking at the batteries internal resistance. This is typically measured in MilliOhms. As a batteries internal resistance rises more heat is generated during discharge. Interestingly as a battery heats up its internal resistance drops. This heat is lost energy that will not flow into your robot. Higher internal resistance will also make the battery more prone to 'Voltage Sag' which is a momentary drop in voltage during high current draw.

====Factors that reduce a batteries capacity====
* Discharging a battery below its empty voltage
* Current draw above a batteries C rating
* High Temperatures (LiPo Batteries age faster but preform better when warm)
* Charge Cycles (Hoppy LiPo batteries are only good for a few hundred charge / discharge cycles)
* Time (Depending on the temperature and state of charge a battery may lose up to 20% of its capacity per year)

Combat robots can be particularly hard on LiPo batteries. Typically bot builders will design their bots to have the smallest possible battery that will still last a full match. Any extra battery weight is weight that wasn't put into a weapon or defense. Draining a LiPo completely in 3 or 4 minutes is not a kind thing to do to a battery. It's best not to get too attached to any one battery. It's reasonable to expect that a competitive robot will need new LiPo batteries every year. Older batteries that are still safe can go on to live lives in less strenuous robots or even radio transmitters.

== Battery Safety ==
The energy density of LiPo Batteries is about 1/3 that of TNT. Each battery is by nature unstable chemistry. The batteries used in Combat Robots typically have no internal protections (due to the high draw use case) and if mishandled can explode or catch fire. It's very important to respect and understand this danger and know when a battery has reached the end of its safe useful life.

When a Battery is no longer safe
* Any battery that has sustained damage or cuts to the metal foil that holds the cells.
* Puffy batteries. Batteries that are starting to fail will start to fill with hydrogen gas. This will make the battery puffy. A little puffy is likely OK for a few more matches.. but a very puffy battery is no longer safe
* Batteries which cannot be charged. If the charger rejects the battery due to bad cell voltage its not longer safe
* Batteries with bare balance leads or bare leads are a short circuit risk. Short Circuit = FIRE. Fix or dispose of right away.
* Batteries that have become too hot to touch are no longer safe

== Battery Disposal / Safe-ing ==
When batteries are no longer safe or are dead they need to be rendered inert (Safe-d) and disposed of. The salt water method is a very safe and low work way to render a battery inert.

{{#ev:youtube|WLIeQOgPmBE|||Salt Water Discharge Method}}

Batteries

2020-10-30T23:56:13Z

G Structure: /* Mah (Milliamp Hours) */

Almost all robots who compete in combat robots derive the majority of their power from Batteries. A decade ago it was popular to see Sealed Lead Acid batteries as the primary battery in many robots. Today the vast majority of Robots use Lithium Polymer or LiPo batteries. Lithium Batteries allow for a large amount of power to be stored in a relatively small volume. This article will only focus on Lithium Batteries as they are the most common.

== How To Pick the Right Battery ==
[[File:3s Lipo 500 Mah.jpg|30%px|thumb|right|Example Battery]]
LiPo Batteries come in a variety of sizes and capacities. Finding the right battery for your robot will depend on how much power you need and how much space and weight you have.

=== Cells ===
First up is picking the number of cells in your battery. The number of cells also defines the voltage range your battery operates at. Most robots in the 3lb weight class use 3 or 4 cells. This is abbreviated as 3S or 4S. The standard nominal voltage is 3.7 Volts per cell.

'''Nominal voltage''' is the voltage when the battery is about 40% state of charge. A typical nominal voltage is 3.7 Volts per cell. The nominal voltage is the voltage that is usually printed on the battery. This is also the best voltage to keep the battery at for long term (months) storage.

'''Empty Voltage''' is when the battery has no more usable capacity left. This voltage is typically 3.0 volts per cell. If you continue draw power from an empty battery the voltage will rapidly drop to 0 volts. Batteries discharged below 3.0 volts per cell (will be damaged, and you may not be able to charge them again. Even if recharged, these batteries will likely have a higher internal resistance and a reduced capacity.

'''Full Voltage''' is the voltage when the battery is charged to is maximum capacity. This voltage is typically 4.2 Volts per cell. Charging the battery beyond this voltage will damage the battery and may cause a '''fire!'''

{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%"
|-
! Cells !! Nominal Voltage !! Empty Voltage !! Full Voltage
|-
| 1S || 3.7 Volts || 3.0 Volts || 4.2 Volts
|-
| 2S || 7.4 Volts || 6.0 Volts || 8.4 Volts
|-
| 3S || 11.1 Volts || 9.0 Volts || 12.6 Volts
|-
| 4S || 14.8 Volts || 12.0 Volts || 16.8 Volts
|-
| 5S (Rare) || 18.5 Volts || 15.0 Volts || 21 Volts
|-
| 6S || 22.2 Volts || 18.0 Volts || 25.2 Volts
|}
=== MaH (Milliamp Hours) ===
MaH or AH is a measure of how much energy a battery holds. The measurement is supposed to align the amount of power the battery could deliver at its nominal voltage for one hour. So a 3S 500 Mah battery should be able to provide 500 Milliamps of current at 11.1volts for 1 hour. For example it's a reasonable assumption that a 3S 500 Mah battery should be able to provide 5 Amps (5000 Milliamps) for 6 minutes.

'''C rating''' is maximum safe discharge rate. It would let us know if the above draw of 5 amps was okay. To determine the maximum safe amp draw it is the Capacity (C) times the C rating number. So if our 3S 500 Mah battery had a C rating of 20 the maximum safe amps we could draw would be (500 Mah x 20) 10,000 Milliamps or 10 amps. Which gives us a good safety margin around a 5 amp draw. Some batteries list a fixed and burst C rate. Battery manufactures tend to over state their C rating. It is best to ensure your robots max power draw will be safely under the C rating for your battery.

=== Connector ===
[[File:Lipo-battery-connectors.png||center|Common Connectors]]
When it comes to how to connect your battery to your robot there are a lot of options. It is best to chose something that can make a firm connection and can handle the amount of current you will draw.

Some Common Connector types
*XT30
*XT60 (NHRL Favorite, Very common)
*XT90
*Deans
*JST (Not recommended.. these fall out or make poor connections easily)
=== Combining Batteries ===
You can combine multiple batteries to reach a higher voltage or capacity. One common example is for competitors to combine two 2S batteries in series, '''always of the same capacity''' to make a 4S power system. It is also possible to combine batteries in parallel to double the capacity instead of the voltage. When combining batteries it is incredibly important to always make sure the batteries have the same capacity.
== Charging Batteries ==
[[File:D2 02.jpg|thumb|right|ISDT Dual Balance Charger (D2)]]
LiPo Batteries are typically made up of multiple cells. Charging is more complicated than a simple NiCad or NiMH battery. It is '''highly''' recommended that you use a balance charger to charge your battery. Balance chargers ensure that each cell is charged to the proper voltage. Without this it is possible for one cell to become over or undercharged cells. Overcharged cells release hydrogen and prone to '''catch fire!''' A balance charger greatly reduces this risk. It is very important to never charge LiPo Batteries unattended, most battery fires happen during charging, not during use!

===Common Charger Settings===
'''Volts per Cell''' - 4.2v - Don't go higher unless you have special batteries
'''Charge Current''' - Playing it safe you want to charge at 1C (The Mah Rating of your battery.) You can usually cheat this up a bit.. but the more you do the shorter the life of your battery. Don't ever go above 5C

===Battery Aging===
All LiPo Batteries have a limited lifespan. There are several factors that effect a batteries useful capacity over time. You can actually measure this degradation by looking at the batteries internal resistance. This is typically measured in MilliOhms. As a batteries internal resistance rises more heat is generated during discharge. Interestingly as a battery heats up its internal resistance drops. This heat is lost energy that will not flow into your robot. Higher internal resistance will also make the battery more prone to 'Voltage Sag' which is a momentary drop in voltage during high current draw.

====Factors that reduce a batteries capacity====
* Discharging a battery below its empty voltage
* Current draw above a batteries C rating
* High Temperatures (LiPo Batteries age faster but preform better when warm)
* Charge Cycles (Hoppy LiPo batteries are only good for a few hundred charge / discharge cycles)
* Time (Depending on the temperature and state of charge a battery may lose up to 20% of its capacity per year)

Combat robots can be particularly hard on LiPo batteries. Typically bot builders will design their bots to have the smallest possible battery that will still last a full match. Any extra battery weight is weight that wasn't put into a weapon or defense. Draining a LiPo completely in 3 or 4 minutes is not a kind thing to do to a battery. It's best not to get too attached to any one battery. It's reasonable to expect that a competitive robot will need new LiPo batteries every year. Older batteries that are still safe can go on to live lives in less strenuous robots or even radio transmitters.

== Battery Safety ==
The energy density of LiPo Batteries is about 1/3 that of TNT. Each battery is by nature unstable chemistry. The batteries used in Combat Robots typically have no internal protections (due to the high draw use case) and if mishandled can explode or catch fire. It's very important to respect and understand this danger and know when a battery has reached the end of its safe useful life.

When a Battery is no longer safe
* Any battery that has sustained damage or cuts to the metal foil that holds the cells.
* Puffy batteries. Batteries that are starting to fail will start to fill with hydrogen gas. This will make the battery puffy. A little puffy is likely OK for a few more matches.. but a very puffy battery is no longer safe
* Batteries which cannot be charged. If the charger rejects the battery due to bad cell voltage its not longer safe
* Batteries with bare balance leads or bare leads are a short circuit risk. Short Circuit = FIRE. Fix or dispose of right away.
* Batteries that have become too hot to touch are no longer safe

== Battery Disposal / Safe-ing ==
When batteries are no longer safe or are dead they need to be rendered inert (Safe-d) and disposed of. The salt water method is a very safe and low work way to render a battery inert.

{{#ev:youtube|WLIeQOgPmBE|||Salt Water Discharge Method}}

NHRL

2020-10-30T23:47:25Z

G Structure: /* Frequent Competitors */

__NOTOC__The Norwalk Havoc Robot League is a Robot Combat Fighting league based in Norwalk, CT. We welcome competitors of all ages an skill sets. Our goal is product fun and exciting events that will garner a large internet following.

{{#ev:youtube|6Hxrw1HW6Qs|||September Finals NHRL 3lb Finals}}

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%;"
|+ Events Remaining for 2020
|-
! Date !! Weight Classes !! Sign Up Link
|-
| [[NHRL November 21st 2020|November 21st 2020]] || 3lb, 12lb (Sportsman) || [https://50day.io/signup.php?event=20201121 Sign Up]
|-
| [[2020 Finals|December 12th 2020]] || 3lb|| FINALS INVITE ONLY
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 12em;"
|+ Events Scheduled for 2021
|-
! Date !! Weight Classes !! Sign Up Link
|-
| February 2nd 2021 || 3lb, 12lb, 12lb (Sportsman), 30lb || Coming Soon
|-
| March 20th 2021 || 3lb, 12lb, 12lb (Sportsman), 30lb || Coming Soon
|-
| May 15th 2021 || 3lb, 12lb, 12lb (Sportsman) || Coming Soon
|-
| July 24th 2021 || 3lb, 12lb, 12lb (Sportsman), 30lb || Coming Soon
|-
| September 18th 2021 || 3lb, 12lb, 12lb (Sportsman), 30lb || Coming Soon
|-
| November 13th 2021 || 3lb, 12lb, 12lb (Sportsman) || Coming Soon
|-
| December 18th 2021 || 3lb, 12lb, 30lb || FINALS INVITE ONLY
|}

=== Robot Combat Events in Norwalk ===
* [[NHRL Event Rules|Event Rules and Prizes]]
* First Timers Guide
* Traveling / Staying In Norwalk
* Facilities available to bot builders

=== Social Media ===
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChgAZxOWR0S3Q376oAodGjQ Youtube Channel] - All fights / livestreams should be posted here
* [[NHRL Discord|Discord]] - There is a large and growing community on our discord
* [https://www.instagram.com/50daystreet/ Instagram]

=== Weight Classes and Rules ===
* [[3lb Weight Class]]
* [[12lb Sportsman Weight Class]]
* [[12lb Weight Class]]
* [[30lb Weight Class]]

=== Robot Building Resources ===
* [[Safety|Safety First]]
* [[Common Robot Types|Robot Types]]
* [[Weapons]]
* [[Motors|Drive Systems]]
* [[ESC|Speed Controllers and Electronics]]
* [[Batteries]]
* [[Radios]]

=== Frequent Competitors ===
* [[Narsil]]
* [[Razor Storm]]
* [[Silent Spring]]
* [[Silent X]]
* [[Smeeeeeeeee]]
* [[Squishy]]
* [[Shreddit Bro]]
* [[Wasp]]
* [[Jack Rabbit]]
* [[Jack Move]]

Silent X

2020-10-30T23:20:33Z

G Structure:

Silent X is a horizontal under-cutter disk spinner 3lb Robot.

===Robot Facts===
[[File:Silent X.jpeg|30%px|thumb|right|Silent X]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| Driver || Jamison Go
|-
| Weight Class || [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]]
|-
| Body Material || Unknown
|-
| Weapon || Horizontal Under-Cutter Disk Spinner
|-
| Weapon Drive || Unknown
|-
| Drive || Unknown
|-
| Power || Unknown
|}

== Combat History ==
* Second Place - NHRL July 18th 2020

Saw Murai

2020-10-30T23:18:38Z

G Structure:

Saw Murai is a dustpan with an articulated overhead saw 3lb Robot.

===Robot Facts===
[[File:SawMurai.jpeg|30%px|thumb|right|SawMurai]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%"
|-
| Driver || Unknown
|-
| Weight Class || [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]]
|-
| Body Material || Unknown
|-
| Weapon || Dustpan w/ Saw
|-
| Weapon Drive || Unknown
|-
| Drive || Unknown
|-
| Power || Unknown
|}

== Combat History ==
* Fourth Place - July 19th 2020

NHRL Event Rules

2020-10-30T03:34:09Z

G Structure: /* Day Of Schedule */

Norwalk Havoc seeks to hold fun and exciting Robot Combat Events. Our goal is to continue to foster and grow this amazing community of hobbyists and elevate the sport of Robot Combat. All of our events are live streamed on the internet and we seek to deliver production values on par with a live sporting event. Over the long term our goal is build an online following that will generate revenue to allow us to host more events and expand the sport.
== Event Overview ==
Our events are grouped into annual seasons. Seasons last 1 year. Each season will consist of 6 to 4 open tournaments, and the top 4 winners of each of the tournaments will be invited back to fight in the finals event held in December of the calendar year. The tournaments are double elimination style ensuring all competitors who enter to fight get to fight at least 2 matches.
=== Weight Classes ===
* [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Weight Class|12lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Sportsman Weight Class|12lb Sportsman]] - 6 Matches and no finals
* [[30lb Weight Class|30lb]] - 4 Tournaments and a Final
=== Registration Fees and Prizes ===
* Registration is '''free'''
:- If you register it is very important you let us know in advance if you are unable to attend so we can correctly plan for the right number of competitors.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Prizes
! Weight Class !! Tournament Winner !! Tournament Runner Up !! Finals Winner !! Finals Runner Up
|-
| 3lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $10,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $12,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb Sportsman || A Handshake || A Pat on the Back || - || -
|-
| 30lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $15,000 USD || $5,000 USD
|}

=== Safety ===
Robot Combat has a stellar safety record. In order to grow the sport it is important we keep that safety record perfect. Fighting Robots are inherently dangerous. Safety is paramount. We require that all competitors abide by all the safety rules for their weight class. This is not just for your safety but everyone else's as well.

=== Day Of Schedule ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 16em; "
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 08:00 || Doors Open for Competitors.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 10:30 || All teams must be present.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 11:00 || All competing robots must have been photographed, passed safety, and weighed in.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 11:30 || Stream begins and first fights occur.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| ~13:30 || All robots will have fought at least once and there is a 1 hour lunch break.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| 18:00 || Last fight of the day + Winners ceremony.
|}

== House Rules / Specs ==
Rules at 50 Day are similar to NERC with a few slight changes. Judges reserve the right to grant exceptions to any rule. Our goal is to provide fun, exciting fights and a fair playing field. Good sportsmanship is always required.
=== Arena ===
==== 3lb ====
* 8'x 6' Double Walled Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.

==== 12lb Sportsman ====
* 8'x 6' Double walled 1/4" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.
* [[The Friendly Fire]] Robot triggered corner mounted propane flame thrower

==== 12lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras

==== 30lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras
=== Pits ===
Competitors will be assigned a pit location. Pits are where you can store your gear, test and assemble your robot, and charge your batteries. Each team gets:
* 6ft Folding table
* One chair (bring more if you need them)
* 120V Powerstrip
* Each robot will get a minimum of 20 minutes of pit time between matches. Robots not ready to fight after 20 minutes may have to forfeit their matches.
Competitors will also have access to full machine shop for last minute tweaks and fixes. We also have lots of spare parts on hand should you need them. Please be aware though that during event day [[NHRL Staff]] Will be very busy and may not have time to spend helping everyone.

Pits areas will have several communal test boxes for safely testing robot functionality.

=== Fight Rules ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 16em "
|-
| Duration || 3 Minutes or 4 minutes if an encore is called for by the judges.
|-
| Knock Out || Any robot unable to show controlled motion after 10 seconds is considered disabled and will be considered a knock out.
|-
| Tap Out || Any competitor can forfeit the match for any reason by loudly banging on the arena wall. This is considered a tap out. The other competitor must stop attacking immediately.
|-
| Encore || If a match is particularly exciting the judges may pole the audience in the final minute and decide to add an Encore extending the match by 1 minute. Only one encore can happen in a match.
|-
| Hazard || If the judges deem any robot to be a hazard to crowd or is doing sustained damage to the arena the judges may prematurely end the match at any time.
|-
| Safety || Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any competitor for failing to follow basic safety. All robots with a kintetic weapon should have a weapon lock. The lock shouild not be removed until both bots are in the ring and the doors are about to close.
|-
| Sportsmanship || Judges reserve the right KO or Disqualify any bot or team for unsportmanship like conduct.
|-
| Judges Decisions are Final || All judges decisions are final and not subject to review.
|}

== Tips and Tricks ==
* Arrive with a working robot that is ready to fight.
* Arrive before 10AM to secure a good pit location, get your robot through safety early
* Bring extra batteries and be ready to swap them quickly
* When your robot is ready to fight head to arena area rather than waiting at your pit
* Fix your robot before chatting with other competitors

NHRL Event Rules

2020-10-30T03:16:21Z

G Structure: /* Day Of Schedule */

Norwalk Havoc seeks to hold fun and exciting Robot Combat Events. Our goal is to continue to foster and grow this amazing community of hobbyists and elevate the sport of Robot Combat. All of our events are live streamed on the internet and we seek to deliver production values on par with a live sporting event. Over the long term our goal is build an online following that will generate revenue to allow us to host more events and expand the sport.
== Event Overview ==
Our events are grouped into annual seasons. Seasons last 1 year. Each season will consist of 6 to 4 open tournaments, and the top 4 winners of each of the tournaments will be invited back to fight in the finals event held in December of the calendar year. The tournaments are double elimination style ensuring all competitors who enter to fight get to fight at least 2 matches.
=== Weight Classes ===
* [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Weight Class|12lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Sportsman Weight Class|12lb Sportsman]] - 6 Matches and no finals
* [[30lb Weight Class|30lb]] - 4 Tournaments and a Final
=== Registration Fees and Prizes ===
* Registration is free
:- If you register it is very important you let us know in advance if you are unable to attend so we can correctly plan for the right number of competitors.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Prizes
! Weight Class !! Tournament Winner !! Tournament Runner Up !! Finals Winner !! Finals Runner Up
|-
| 3lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $10,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $12,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb Sportsman || A Handshake || A Pat on the Back || - || -
|-
| 30lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $15,000 USD || $5,000 USD
|}

=== Safety ===
Robot Combat has a stellar safety record. In order to grow the sport it is important we keep that safety record perfect. Fighting Robots are inherently dangerous. Safety is paramount. We require that all competitors abide by all the safety rules for their weight class. This is not just for your safety but everyone else's as well.

=== Day Of Schedule ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 16em "
|-
| 08:00 || Doors Open for Competitors.
|-
| 10:30 || All teams must be present.
|-
| 11:00 || All competing robots must have been photographed, passed safety, and weighed in.
|-
| 11:30 || Stream begins and first fights occur.
|-
| ~13:30 || All robots will have fought at least once and there is a 1 hour lunch break.
|-
| 18:00 || Last fight of the day + Winners ceremony.
|}

== House Rules / Specs ==
Rules at 50 Day are similar to NERC with a few slight changes. Judges reserve the right to grant exceptions to any rule. Our goal is to provide fun, exciting fights and a fair playing field. Good sportsmanship is always required.
=== Arena ===
==== 3lb ====
* 8'x 6' Double Walled Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.

==== 12lb Sportsman ====
* 8'x 6' Double walled 1/4" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.
* [[The Friendly Fire]] Robot triggered corner mounted propane flame thrower

==== 12lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras

==== 30lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras
=== Pits ===
Competitors will be assigned a pit location. Pits are where you can store your gear, test and assemble your robot, and charge your batteries. Each team gets:
* 6ft Folding table
* One chair (bring more if you need them)
* 120V Powerstrip
* Each robot will get a minimum of 20 minutes of pit time between matches. Robots not ready to fight after 20 minutes may have to forfeit their matches.
Competitors will also have access to full machine shop for last minute tweaks and fixes. We also have lots of spare parts on hand should you need them. Please be aware though that during event day [[NHRL Staff]] Will be very busy and may not have time to spend helping everyone.

Pits areas will have several communal test boxes for safely testing robot functionality.

=== Fight Rules ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 16em "
|-
| Duration || 3 Minutes or 4 minutes if an encore is called for by the judges.
|-
| Knock Out || Any robot unable to show controlled motion after 10 seconds is considered disabled and will be considered a knock out.
|-
| Tap Out || Any competitor can forfeit the match for any reason by loudly banging on the arena wall. This is considered a tap out. The other competitor must stop attacking immediately.
|-
| Encore || If a match is particularly exciting the judges may pole the audience in the final minute and decide to add an Encore extending the match by 1 minute. Only one encore can happen in a match.
|-
| Hazard || If the judges deem any robot to be a hazard to crowd or is doing sustained damage to the arena the judges may prematurely end the match at any time.
|-
| Safety || Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any competitor for failing to follow basic safety. All robots with a kintetic weapon should have a weapon lock. The lock shouild not be removed until both bots are in the ring and the doors are about to close.
|-
| Sportsmanship || Judges reserve the right KO or Disqualify any bot or team for unsportmanship like conduct.
|-
| Judges Decisions are Final || All judges decisions are final and not subject to review.
|}

== Tips and Tricks ==
* Arrive with a working robot that is ready to fight.
* Arrive before 10AM to secure a good pit location, get your robot through safety early
* Bring extra batteries and be ready to swap them quickly
* When your robot is ready to fight head to arena area rather than waiting at your pit
* Fix your robot before chatting with other competitors

NHRL Event Rules

2020-10-30T03:08:08Z

G Structure: /* Day Of Schedule */

Norwalk Havoc seeks to hold fun and exciting Robot Combat Events. Our goal is to continue to foster and grow this amazing community of hobbyists and elevate the sport of Robot Combat. All of our events are live streamed on the internet and we seek to deliver production values on par with a live sporting event. Over the long term our goal is build an online following that will generate revenue to allow us to host more events and expand the sport.
== Event Overview ==
Our events are grouped into annual seasons. Seasons last 1 year. Each season will consist of 6 to 4 open tournaments, and the top 4 winners of each of the tournaments will be invited back to fight in the finals event held in December of the calendar year. The tournaments are double elimination style ensuring all competitors who enter to fight get to fight at least 2 matches.
=== Weight Classes ===
* [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Weight Class|12lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Sportsman Weight Class|12lb Sportsman]] - 6 Matches and no finals
* [[30lb Weight Class|30lb]] - 4 Tournaments and a Final
=== Registration Fees and Prizes ===
* Registration is free
:- If you register it is very important you let us know in advance if you are unable to attend so we can correctly plan for the right number of competitors.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Prizes
! Weight Class !! Tournament Winner !! Tournament Runner Up !! Finals Winner !! Finals Runner Up
|-
| 3lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $10,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $12,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb Sportsman || A Handshake || A Pat on the Back || - || -
|-
| 30lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $15,000 USD || $5,000 USD
|}

=== Safety ===
Robot Combat has a stellar safety record. In order to grow the sport it is important we keep that safety record perfect. Fighting Robots are inherently dangerous. Safety is paramount. We require that all competitors abide by all the safety rules for their weight class. This is not just for your safety but everyone else's as well.

=== Day Of Schedule ===
{| class=“wikitable” style="width: 80%; height: 16em "
|-
| 08:00 || Doors Open for Competitors.
|-
| 10:30 || All teams must be present.
|-
| 11:00 || All competing robots must have been photographed, passed safety, and weighed in.
|-
| 11:30 || Stream begins and first fights occur.
|-
| ~13:30 || All robots will have fought at least once and there is a 1 hour lunch break.
|-
| 18:00 || Last fight of the day + Winners ceremony.
|}

== House Rules / Specs ==
Rules at 50 Day are similar to NERC with a few slight changes. Judges reserve the right to grant exceptions to any rule. Our goal is to provide fun, exciting fights and a fair playing field. Good sportsmanship is always required.
=== Arena ===
==== 3lb ====
* 8'x 6' Double Walled Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.

==== 12lb Sportsman ====
* 8'x 6' Double walled 1/4" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.
* [[The Friendly Fire]] Robot triggered corner mounted propane flame thrower

==== 12lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras

==== 30lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras
=== Pits ===
Competitors will be assigned a pit location. Pits are where you can store your gear, test and assemble your robot, and charge your batteries. Each team gets:
* 6ft Folding table
* One chair (bring more if you need them)
* 120V Powerstrip
* Each robot will get a minimum of 20 minutes of pit time between matches. Robots not ready to fight after 20 minutes may have to forfeit their matches.
Competitors will also have access to full machine shop for last minute tweaks and fixes. We also have lots of spare parts on hand should you need them. Please be aware though that during event day [[NHRL Staff]] Will be very busy and may not have time to spend helping everyone.

Pits areas will have several communal test boxes for safely testing robot functionality.

=== Fight Rules ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 16em "
|-
| Duration || 3 Minutes or 4 minutes if an encore is called for by the judges.
|-
| Knock Out || Any robot unable to show controlled motion after 10 seconds is considered disabled and will be considered a knock out.
|-
| Tap Out || Any competitor can forfeit the match for any reason by loudly banging on the arena wall. This is considered a tap out. The other competitor must stop attacking immediately.
|-
| Encore || If a match is particularly exciting the judges may pole the audience in the final minute and decide to add an Encore extending the match by 1 minute. Only one encore can happen in a match.
|-
| Hazard || If the judges deem any robot to be a hazard to crowd or is doing sustained damage to the arena the judges may prematurely end the match at any time.
|-
| Safety || Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any competitor for failing to follow basic safety. All robots with a kintetic weapon should have a weapon lock. The lock shouild not be removed until both bots are in the ring and the doors are about to close.
|-
| Sportsmanship || Judges reserve the right KO or Disqualify any bot or team for unsportmanship like conduct.
|-
| Judges Decisions are Final || All judges decisions are final and not subject to review.
|}

== Tips and Tricks ==
* Arrive with a working robot that is ready to fight.
* Arrive before 10AM to secure a good pit location, get your robot through safety early
* Bring extra batteries and be ready to swap them quickly
* When your robot is ready to fight head to arena area rather than waiting at your pit
* Fix your robot before chatting with other competitors

NHRL Event Rules

2020-10-30T03:05:55Z

G Structure: /* Day Of Schedule */

Norwalk Havoc seeks to hold fun and exciting Robot Combat Events. Our goal is to continue to foster and grow this amazing community of hobbyists and elevate the sport of Robot Combat. All of our events are live streamed on the internet and we seek to deliver production values on par with a live sporting event. Over the long term our goal is build an online following that will generate revenue to allow us to host more events and expand the sport.
== Event Overview ==
Our events are grouped into annual seasons. Seasons last 1 year. Each season will consist of 6 to 4 open tournaments, and the top 4 winners of each of the tournaments will be invited back to fight in the finals event held in December of the calendar year. The tournaments are double elimination style ensuring all competitors who enter to fight get to fight at least 2 matches.
=== Weight Classes ===
* [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Weight Class|12lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Sportsman Weight Class|12lb Sportsman]] - 6 Matches and no finals
* [[30lb Weight Class|30lb]] - 4 Tournaments and a Final
=== Registration Fees and Prizes ===
* Registration is free
:- If you register it is very important you let us know in advance if you are unable to attend so we can correctly plan for the right number of competitors.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Prizes
! Weight Class !! Tournament Winner !! Tournament Runner Up !! Finals Winner !! Finals Runner Up
|-
| 3lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $10,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $12,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb Sportsman || A Handshake || A Pat on the Back || - || -
|-
| 30lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $15,000 USD || $5,000 USD
|}

=== Safety ===
Robot Combat has a stellar safety record. In order to grow the sport it is important we keep that safety record perfect. Fighting Robots are inherently dangerous. Safety is paramount. We require that all competitors abide by all the safety rules for their weight class. This is not just for your safety but everyone else's as well.

=== Day Of Schedule ===
{| class=“wikitable” style="width: 80%; height: 16em "
|-
| 08:00 || Doors Open for Competitors
|-
| 10:30 || All teams must be present
|-
| 11:00 || All competing robots must have been photographed, passed safety, and weighed in
|-
| 11:30 || Stream begins and first fights occur
|-
| ~13:30 || All robots will have fought at least once and there is a 1 hour lunch break
|-
| 18:00 || Last fight of the day + Winners ceremony
|}

== House Rules / Specs ==
Rules at 50 Day are similar to NERC with a few slight changes. Judges reserve the right to grant exceptions to any rule. Our goal is to provide fun, exciting fights and a fair playing field. Good sportsmanship is always required.
=== Arena ===
==== 3lb ====
* 8'x 6' Double Walled Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.

==== 12lb Sportsman ====
* 8'x 6' Double walled 1/4" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.
* [[The Friendly Fire]] Robot triggered corner mounted propane flame thrower

==== 12lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras

==== 30lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras
=== Pits ===
Competitors will be assigned a pit location. Pits are where you can store your gear, test and assemble your robot, and charge your batteries. Each team gets:
* 6ft Folding table
* One chair (bring more if you need them)
* 120V Powerstrip
* Each robot will get a minimum of 20 minutes of pit time between matches. Robots not ready to fight after 20 minutes may have to forfeit their matches.
Competitors will also have access to full machine shop for last minute tweaks and fixes. We also have lots of spare parts on hand should you need them. Please be aware though that during event day [[NHRL Staff]] Will be very busy and may not have time to spend helping everyone.

Pits areas will have several communal test boxes for safely testing robot functionality.

=== Fight Rules ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 16em "
|-
| Duration || 3 Minutes or 4 minutes if an encore is called for by the judges.
|-
| Knock Out || Any robot unable to show controlled motion after 10 seconds is considered disabled and will be considered a knock out.
|-
| Tap Out || Any competitor can forfeit the match for any reason by loudly banging on the arena wall. This is considered a tap out. The other competitor must stop attacking immediately.
|-
| Encore || If a match is particularly exciting the judges may pole the audience in the final minute and decide to add an Encore extending the match by 1 minute. Only one encore can happen in a match.
|-
| Hazard || If the judges deem any robot to be a hazard to crowd or is doing sustained damage to the arena the judges may prematurely end the match at any time.
|-
| Safety || Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any competitor for failing to follow basic safety. All robots with a kintetic weapon should have a weapon lock. The lock shouild not be removed until both bots are in the ring and the doors are about to close.
|-
| Sportsmanship || Judges reserve the right KO or Disqualify any bot or team for unsportmanship like conduct.
|-
| Judges Decisions are Final || All judges decisions are final and not subject to review.
|}

== Tips and Tricks ==
* Arrive with a working robot that is ready to fight.
* Arrive before 10AM to secure a good pit location, get your robot through safety early
* Bring extra batteries and be ready to swap them quickly
* When your robot is ready to fight head to arena area rather than waiting at your pit
* Fix your robot before chatting with other competitors

NHRL Event Rules

2020-10-30T03:04:29Z

G Structure: /* Day Of Schedule */

Norwalk Havoc seeks to hold fun and exciting Robot Combat Events. Our goal is to continue to foster and grow this amazing community of hobbyists and elevate the sport of Robot Combat. All of our events are live streamed on the internet and we seek to deliver production values on par with a live sporting event. Over the long term our goal is build an online following that will generate revenue to allow us to host more events and expand the sport.
== Event Overview ==
Our events are grouped into annual seasons. Seasons last 1 year. Each season will consist of 6 to 4 open tournaments, and the top 4 winners of each of the tournaments will be invited back to fight in the finals event held in December of the calendar year. The tournaments are double elimination style ensuring all competitors who enter to fight get to fight at least 2 matches.
=== Weight Classes ===
* [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Weight Class|12lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Sportsman Weight Class|12lb Sportsman]] - 6 Matches and no finals
* [[30lb Weight Class|30lb]] - 4 Tournaments and a Final
=== Registration Fees and Prizes ===
* Registration is free
:- If you register it is very important you let us know in advance if you are unable to attend so we can correctly plan for the right number of competitors.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Prizes
! Weight Class !! Tournament Winner !! Tournament Runner Up !! Finals Winner !! Finals Runner Up
|-
| 3lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $10,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $12,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb Sportsman || A Handshake || A Pat on the Back || - || -
|-
| 30lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $15,000 USD || $5,000 USD
|}

=== Safety ===
Robot Combat has a stellar safety record. In order to grow the sport it is important we keep that safety record perfect. Fighting Robots are inherently dangerous. Safety is paramount. We require that all competitors abide by all the safety rules for their weight class. This is not just for your safety but everyone else's as well.

=== Day Of Schedule ===
{| class=“wikitable” style="width: 80%, height: 16em"
|-
| 08:00 || Doors Open for Competitors
|-
| 10:30 || All teams must be present
|-
| 11:00 || All competing robots must have been photographed, passed safety, and weighed in
|-
| 11:30 || Stream begins and first fights occur
|-
| ~13:30 || All robots will have fought at least once and there is a 1 hour lunch break
|-
| 18:00 || Last fight of the day + Winners ceremony
|}

== House Rules / Specs ==
Rules at 50 Day are similar to NERC with a few slight changes. Judges reserve the right to grant exceptions to any rule. Our goal is to provide fun, exciting fights and a fair playing field. Good sportsmanship is always required.
=== Arena ===
==== 3lb ====
* 8'x 6' Double Walled Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.

==== 12lb Sportsman ====
* 8'x 6' Double walled 1/4" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.
* [[The Friendly Fire]] Robot triggered corner mounted propane flame thrower

==== 12lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras

==== 30lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras
=== Pits ===
Competitors will be assigned a pit location. Pits are where you can store your gear, test and assemble your robot, and charge your batteries. Each team gets:
* 6ft Folding table
* One chair (bring more if you need them)
* 120V Powerstrip
* Each robot will get a minimum of 20 minutes of pit time between matches. Robots not ready to fight after 20 minutes may have to forfeit their matches.
Competitors will also have access to full machine shop for last minute tweaks and fixes. We also have lots of spare parts on hand should you need them. Please be aware though that during event day [[NHRL Staff]] Will be very busy and may not have time to spend helping everyone.

Pits areas will have several communal test boxes for safely testing robot functionality.

=== Fight Rules ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 16em "
|-
| Duration || 3 Minutes or 4 minutes if an encore is called for by the judges.
|-
| Knock Out || Any robot unable to show controlled motion after 10 seconds is considered disabled and will be considered a knock out.
|-
| Tap Out || Any competitor can forfeit the match for any reason by loudly banging on the arena wall. This is considered a tap out. The other competitor must stop attacking immediately.
|-
| Encore || If a match is particularly exciting the judges may pole the audience in the final minute and decide to add an Encore extending the match by 1 minute. Only one encore can happen in a match.
|-
| Hazard || If the judges deem any robot to be a hazard to crowd or is doing sustained damage to the arena the judges may prematurely end the match at any time.
|-
| Safety || Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any competitor for failing to follow basic safety. All robots with a kintetic weapon should have a weapon lock. The lock shouild not be removed until both bots are in the ring and the doors are about to close.
|-
| Sportsmanship || Judges reserve the right KO or Disqualify any bot or team for unsportmanship like conduct.
|-
| Judges Decisions are Final || All judges decisions are final and not subject to review.
|}

== Tips and Tricks ==
* Arrive with a working robot that is ready to fight.
* Arrive before 10AM to secure a good pit location, get your robot through safety early
* Bring extra batteries and be ready to swap them quickly
* When your robot is ready to fight head to arena area rather than waiting at your pit
* Fix your robot before chatting with other competitors

NHRL Event Rules

2020-10-30T03:03:44Z

G Structure: /* Day Of Schedule */

Norwalk Havoc seeks to hold fun and exciting Robot Combat Events. Our goal is to continue to foster and grow this amazing community of hobbyists and elevate the sport of Robot Combat. All of our events are live streamed on the internet and we seek to deliver production values on par with a live sporting event. Over the long term our goal is build an online following that will generate revenue to allow us to host more events and expand the sport.
== Event Overview ==
Our events are grouped into annual seasons. Seasons last 1 year. Each season will consist of 6 to 4 open tournaments, and the top 4 winners of each of the tournaments will be invited back to fight in the finals event held in December of the calendar year. The tournaments are double elimination style ensuring all competitors who enter to fight get to fight at least 2 matches.
=== Weight Classes ===
* [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Weight Class|12lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Sportsman Weight Class|12lb Sportsman]] - 6 Matches and no finals
* [[30lb Weight Class|30lb]] - 4 Tournaments and a Final
=== Registration Fees and Prizes ===
* Registration is free
:- If you register it is very important you let us know in advance if you are unable to attend so we can correctly plan for the right number of competitors.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Prizes
! Weight Class !! Tournament Winner !! Tournament Runner Up !! Finals Winner !! Finals Runner Up
|-
| 3lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $10,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $12,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb Sportsman || A Handshake || A Pat on the Back || - || -
|-
| 30lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $15,000 USD || $5,000 USD
|}

=== Safety ===
Robot Combat has a stellar safety record. In order to grow the sport it is important we keep that safety record perfect. Fighting Robots are inherently dangerous. Safety is paramount. We require that all competitors abide by all the safety rules for their weight class. This is not just for your safety but everyone else's as well.

=== Day Of Schedule ===
{| class=“wikitable” style="width: 80%; height: 16em"
|-
| 08:00 || Doors Open for Competitors
|-
| 10:30 || All teams must be present
|-
| 11:00 || All competing robots must have been photographed, passed safety, and weighed in
|-
| 11:30 || Stream begins and first fights occur
|-
| ~13:30 || All robots will have fought at least once and there is a 1 hour lunch break
|-
| 18:00 || Last fight of the day + Winners ceremony
|}

== House Rules / Specs ==
Rules at 50 Day are similar to NERC with a few slight changes. Judges reserve the right to grant exceptions to any rule. Our goal is to provide fun, exciting fights and a fair playing field. Good sportsmanship is always required.
=== Arena ===
==== 3lb ====
* 8'x 6' Double Walled Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.

==== 12lb Sportsman ====
* 8'x 6' Double walled 1/4" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.
* [[The Friendly Fire]] Robot triggered corner mounted propane flame thrower

==== 12lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras

==== 30lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras
=== Pits ===
Competitors will be assigned a pit location. Pits are where you can store your gear, test and assemble your robot, and charge your batteries. Each team gets:
* 6ft Folding table
* One chair (bring more if you need them)
* 120V Powerstrip
* Each robot will get a minimum of 20 minutes of pit time between matches. Robots not ready to fight after 20 minutes may have to forfeit their matches.
Competitors will also have access to full machine shop for last minute tweaks and fixes. We also have lots of spare parts on hand should you need them. Please be aware though that during event day [[NHRL Staff]] Will be very busy and may not have time to spend helping everyone.

Pits areas will have several communal test boxes for safely testing robot functionality.

=== Fight Rules ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 16em "
|-
| Duration || 3 Minutes or 4 minutes if an encore is called for by the judges.
|-
| Knock Out || Any robot unable to show controlled motion after 10 seconds is considered disabled and will be considered a knock out.
|-
| Tap Out || Any competitor can forfeit the match for any reason by loudly banging on the arena wall. This is considered a tap out. The other competitor must stop attacking immediately.
|-
| Encore || If a match is particularly exciting the judges may pole the audience in the final minute and decide to add an Encore extending the match by 1 minute. Only one encore can happen in a match.
|-
| Hazard || If the judges deem any robot to be a hazard to crowd or is doing sustained damage to the arena the judges may prematurely end the match at any time.
|-
| Safety || Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any competitor for failing to follow basic safety. All robots with a kintetic weapon should have a weapon lock. The lock shouild not be removed until both bots are in the ring and the doors are about to close.
|-
| Sportsmanship || Judges reserve the right KO or Disqualify any bot or team for unsportmanship like conduct.
|-
| Judges Decisions are Final || All judges decisions are final and not subject to review.
|}

== Tips and Tricks ==
* Arrive with a working robot that is ready to fight.
* Arrive before 10AM to secure a good pit location, get your robot through safety early
* Bring extra batteries and be ready to swap them quickly
* When your robot is ready to fight head to arena area rather than waiting at your pit
* Fix your robot before chatting with other competitors

NHRL Event Rules

2020-10-30T03:03:29Z

G Structure: /* Day Of Schedule */

Norwalk Havoc seeks to hold fun and exciting Robot Combat Events. Our goal is to continue to foster and grow this amazing community of hobbyists and elevate the sport of Robot Combat. All of our events are live streamed on the internet and we seek to deliver production values on par with a live sporting event. Over the long term our goal is build an online following that will generate revenue to allow us to host more events and expand the sport.
== Event Overview ==
Our events are grouped into annual seasons. Seasons last 1 year. Each season will consist of 6 to 4 open tournaments, and the top 4 winners of each of the tournaments will be invited back to fight in the finals event held in December of the calendar year. The tournaments are double elimination style ensuring all competitors who enter to fight get to fight at least 2 matches.
=== Weight Classes ===
* [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Weight Class|12lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Sportsman Weight Class|12lb Sportsman]] - 6 Matches and no finals
* [[30lb Weight Class|30lb]] - 4 Tournaments and a Final
=== Registration Fees and Prizes ===
* Registration is free
:- If you register it is very important you let us know in advance if you are unable to attend so we can correctly plan for the right number of competitors.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Prizes
! Weight Class !! Tournament Winner !! Tournament Runner Up !! Finals Winner !! Finals Runner Up
|-
| 3lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $10,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $12,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb Sportsman || A Handshake || A Pat on the Back || - || -
|-
| 30lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $15,000 USD || $5,000 USD
|}

=== Safety ===
Robot Combat has a stellar safety record. In order to grow the sport it is important we keep that safety record perfect. Fighting Robots are inherently dangerous. Safety is paramount. We require that all competitors abide by all the safety rules for their weight class. This is not just for your safety but everyone else's as well.

=== Day Of Schedule ===
{| class=“wikitable” style="width: 80%; height: 16em;"
|-
| 08:00 || Doors Open for Competitors
|-
| 10:30 || All teams must be present
|-
| 11:00 || All competing robots must have been photographed, passed safety, and weighed in
|-
| 11:30 || Stream begins and first fights occur
|-
| ~13:30 || All robots will have fought at least once and there is a 1 hour lunch break
|-
| 18:00 || Last fight of the day + Winners ceremony
|}

== House Rules / Specs ==
Rules at 50 Day are similar to NERC with a few slight changes. Judges reserve the right to grant exceptions to any rule. Our goal is to provide fun, exciting fights and a fair playing field. Good sportsmanship is always required.
=== Arena ===
==== 3lb ====
* 8'x 6' Double Walled Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.

==== 12lb Sportsman ====
* 8'x 6' Double walled 1/4" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.
* [[The Friendly Fire]] Robot triggered corner mounted propane flame thrower

==== 12lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras

==== 30lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras
=== Pits ===
Competitors will be assigned a pit location. Pits are where you can store your gear, test and assemble your robot, and charge your batteries. Each team gets:
* 6ft Folding table
* One chair (bring more if you need them)
* 120V Powerstrip
* Each robot will get a minimum of 20 minutes of pit time between matches. Robots not ready to fight after 20 minutes may have to forfeit their matches.
Competitors will also have access to full machine shop for last minute tweaks and fixes. We also have lots of spare parts on hand should you need them. Please be aware though that during event day [[NHRL Staff]] Will be very busy and may not have time to spend helping everyone.

Pits areas will have several communal test boxes for safely testing robot functionality.

=== Fight Rules ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 16em "
|-
| Duration || 3 Minutes or 4 minutes if an encore is called for by the judges.
|-
| Knock Out || Any robot unable to show controlled motion after 10 seconds is considered disabled and will be considered a knock out.
|-
| Tap Out || Any competitor can forfeit the match for any reason by loudly banging on the arena wall. This is considered a tap out. The other competitor must stop attacking immediately.
|-
| Encore || If a match is particularly exciting the judges may pole the audience in the final minute and decide to add an Encore extending the match by 1 minute. Only one encore can happen in a match.
|-
| Hazard || If the judges deem any robot to be a hazard to crowd or is doing sustained damage to the arena the judges may prematurely end the match at any time.
|-
| Safety || Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any competitor for failing to follow basic safety. All robots with a kintetic weapon should have a weapon lock. The lock shouild not be removed until both bots are in the ring and the doors are about to close.
|-
| Sportsmanship || Judges reserve the right KO or Disqualify any bot or team for unsportmanship like conduct.
|-
| Judges Decisions are Final || All judges decisions are final and not subject to review.
|}

== Tips and Tricks ==
* Arrive with a working robot that is ready to fight.
* Arrive before 10AM to secure a good pit location, get your robot through safety early
* Bring extra batteries and be ready to swap them quickly
* When your robot is ready to fight head to arena area rather than waiting at your pit
* Fix your robot before chatting with other competitors

NHRL Event Rules

2020-10-30T03:01:18Z

G Structure: /* Day Of Schedule */

Norwalk Havoc seeks to hold fun and exciting Robot Combat Events. Our goal is to continue to foster and grow this amazing community of hobbyists and elevate the sport of Robot Combat. All of our events are live streamed on the internet and we seek to deliver production values on par with a live sporting event. Over the long term our goal is build an online following that will generate revenue to allow us to host more events and expand the sport.
== Event Overview ==
Our events are grouped into annual seasons. Seasons last 1 year. Each season will consist of 6 to 4 open tournaments, and the top 4 winners of each of the tournaments will be invited back to fight in the finals event held in December of the calendar year. The tournaments are double elimination style ensuring all competitors who enter to fight get to fight at least 2 matches.
=== Weight Classes ===
* [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Weight Class|12lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Sportsman Weight Class|12lb Sportsman]] - 6 Matches and no finals
* [[30lb Weight Class|30lb]] - 4 Tournaments and a Final
=== Registration Fees and Prizes ===
* Registration is free
:- If you register it is very important you let us know in advance if you are unable to attend so we can correctly plan for the right number of competitors.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Prizes
! Weight Class !! Tournament Winner !! Tournament Runner Up !! Finals Winner !! Finals Runner Up
|-
| 3lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $10,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $12,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb Sportsman || A Handshake || A Pat on the Back || - || -
|-
| 30lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $15,000 USD || $5,000 USD
|}

=== Safety ===
Robot Combat has a stellar safety record. In order to grow the sport it is important we keep that safety record perfect. Fighting Robots are inherently dangerous. Safety is paramount. We require that all competitors abide by all the safety rules for their weight class. This is not just for your safety but everyone else's as well.

=== Day Of Schedule ===
{| style="width: 80%; height: 16em;"
|-
| 08:00 || Doors Open for Competitors
|-
| 10:30 || All teams must be present
|-
| 11:00 || All competing robots must have been photographed, passed safety, and weighed in
|-
| 11:30 || Stream begins and first fights occur
|-
| ~13:30 || All robots will have fought at least once and there is a 1 hour lunch break
|-
| 18:00 || Last fight of the day + Winners ceremony
|}

== House Rules / Specs ==
Rules at 50 Day are similar to NERC with a few slight changes. Judges reserve the right to grant exceptions to any rule. Our goal is to provide fun, exciting fights and a fair playing field. Good sportsmanship is always required.
=== Arena ===
==== 3lb ====
* 8'x 6' Double Walled Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.

==== 12lb Sportsman ====
* 8'x 6' Double walled 1/4" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.
* [[The Friendly Fire]] Robot triggered corner mounted propane flame thrower

==== 12lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras

==== 30lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras
=== Pits ===
Competitors will be assigned a pit location. Pits are where you can store your gear, test and assemble your robot, and charge your batteries. Each team gets:
* 6ft Folding table
* One chair (bring more if you need them)
* 120V Powerstrip
* Each robot will get a minimum of 20 minutes of pit time between matches. Robots not ready to fight after 20 minutes may have to forfeit their matches.
Competitors will also have access to full machine shop for last minute tweaks and fixes. We also have lots of spare parts on hand should you need them. Please be aware though that during event day [[NHRL Staff]] Will be very busy and may not have time to spend helping everyone.

Pits areas will have several communal test boxes for safely testing robot functionality.

=== Fight Rules ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 16em "
|-
| Duration || 3 Minutes or 4 minutes if an encore is called for by the judges.
|-
| Knock Out || Any robot unable to show controlled motion after 10 seconds is considered disabled and will be considered a knock out.
|-
| Tap Out || Any competitor can forfeit the match for any reason by loudly banging on the arena wall. This is considered a tap out. The other competitor must stop attacking immediately.
|-
| Encore || If a match is particularly exciting the judges may pole the audience in the final minute and decide to add an Encore extending the match by 1 minute. Only one encore can happen in a match.
|-
| Hazard || If the judges deem any robot to be a hazard to crowd or is doing sustained damage to the arena the judges may prematurely end the match at any time.
|-
| Safety || Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any competitor for failing to follow basic safety. All robots with a kintetic weapon should have a weapon lock. The lock shouild not be removed until both bots are in the ring and the doors are about to close.
|-
| Sportsmanship || Judges reserve the right KO or Disqualify any bot or team for unsportmanship like conduct.
|-
| Judges Decisions are Final || All judges decisions are final and not subject to review.
|}

== Tips and Tricks ==
* Arrive with a working robot that is ready to fight.
* Arrive before 10AM to secure a good pit location, get your robot through safety early
* Bring extra batteries and be ready to swap them quickly
* When your robot is ready to fight head to arena area rather than waiting at your pit
* Fix your robot before chatting with other competitors

NHRL Event Rules

2020-10-30T02:59:52Z

G Structure: /* Day Of Schedule */

Norwalk Havoc seeks to hold fun and exciting Robot Combat Events. Our goal is to continue to foster and grow this amazing community of hobbyists and elevate the sport of Robot Combat. All of our events are live streamed on the internet and we seek to deliver production values on par with a live sporting event. Over the long term our goal is build an online following that will generate revenue to allow us to host more events and expand the sport.
== Event Overview ==
Our events are grouped into annual seasons. Seasons last 1 year. Each season will consist of 6 to 4 open tournaments, and the top 4 winners of each of the tournaments will be invited back to fight in the finals event held in December of the calendar year. The tournaments are double elimination style ensuring all competitors who enter to fight get to fight at least 2 matches.
=== Weight Classes ===
* [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Weight Class|12lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Sportsman Weight Class|12lb Sportsman]] - 6 Matches and no finals
* [[30lb Weight Class|30lb]] - 4 Tournaments and a Final
=== Registration Fees and Prizes ===
* Registration is free
:- If you register it is very important you let us know in advance if you are unable to attend so we can correctly plan for the right number of competitors.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Prizes
! Weight Class !! Tournament Winner !! Tournament Runner Up !! Finals Winner !! Finals Runner Up
|-
| 3lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $10,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $12,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb Sportsman || A Handshake || A Pat on the Back || - || -
|-
| 30lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $15,000 USD || $5,000 USD
|}

=== Safety ===
Robot Combat has a stellar safety record. In order to grow the sport it is important we keep that safety record perfect. Fighting Robots are inherently dangerous. Safety is paramount. We require that all competitors abide by all the safety rules for their weight class. This is not just for your safety but everyone else's as well.

=== Day Of Schedule ===
{| style="width: 80%; height: 16em;"
|-
| 08:00 || Doors Open for Competitors
|-
| 10:30 || All teams must be present
|-
| 11:00 || All competing robots must have been photographed, passed safety, and weighed in
|-
| 11:30 || Stream begins and first fights occur
|-
| ~13:30 || All robots will have fought at least once and there is a 1 hour lunch break
|-
| 18:00 || Last fight of the day + Winners ceremony
|}

== House Rules / Specs ==
Rules at 50 Day are similar to NERC with a few slight changes. Judges reserve the right to grant exceptions to any rule. Our goal is to provide fun, exciting fights and a fair playing field. Good sportsmanship is always required.
=== Arena ===
==== 3lb ====
* 8'x 6' Double Walled Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.

==== 12lb Sportsman ====
* 8'x 6' Double walled 1/4" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.
* [[The Friendly Fire]] Robot triggered corner mounted propane flame thrower

==== 12lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras

==== 30lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras
=== Pits ===
Competitors will be assigned a pit location. Pits are where you can store your gear, test and assemble your robot, and charge your batteries. Each team gets:
* 6ft Folding table
* One chair (bring more if you need them)
* 120V Powerstrip
* Each robot will get a minimum of 20 minutes of pit time between matches. Robots not ready to fight after 20 minutes may have to forfeit their matches.
Competitors will also have access to full machine shop for last minute tweaks and fixes. We also have lots of spare parts on hand should you need them. Please be aware though that during event day [[NHRL Staff]] Will be very busy and may not have time to spend helping everyone.

Pits areas will have several communal test boxes for safely testing robot functionality.

=== Fight Rules ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 16em "
|-
| Duration || 3 Minutes or 4 minutes if an encore is called for by the judges.
|-
| Knock Out || Any robot unable to show controlled motion after 10 seconds is considered disabled and will be considered a knock out.
|-
| Tap Out || Any competitor can forfeit the match for any reason by loudly banging on the arena wall. This is considered a tap out. The other competitor must stop attacking immediately.
|-
| Encore || If a match is particularly exciting the judges may pole the audience in the final minute and decide to add an Encore extending the match by 1 minute. Only one encore can happen in a match.
|-
| Hazard || If the judges deem any robot to be a hazard to crowd or is doing sustained damage to the arena the judges may prematurely end the match at any time.
|-
| Safety || Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any competitor for failing to follow basic safety. All robots with a kintetic weapon should have a weapon lock. The lock shouild not be removed until both bots are in the ring and the doors are about to close.
|-
| Sportsmanship || Judges reserve the right KO or Disqualify any bot or team for unsportmanship like conduct.
|-
| Judges Decisions are Final || All judges decisions are final and not subject to review.
|}

== Tips and Tricks ==
* Arrive with a working robot that is ready to fight.
* Arrive before 10AM to secure a good pit location, get your robot through safety early
* Bring extra batteries and be ready to swap them quickly
* When your robot is ready to fight head to arena area rather than waiting at your pit
* Fix your robot before chatting with other competitors

NHRL Event Rules

2020-10-30T02:57:43Z

G Structure: /* Tips and Tricks */

Norwalk Havoc seeks to hold fun and exciting Robot Combat Events. Our goal is to continue to foster and grow this amazing community of hobbyists and elevate the sport of Robot Combat. All of our events are live streamed on the internet and we seek to deliver production values on par with a live sporting event. Over the long term our goal is build an online following that will generate revenue to allow us to host more events and expand the sport.
== Event Overview ==
Our events are grouped into annual seasons. Seasons last 1 year. Each season will consist of 6 to 4 open tournaments, and the top 4 winners of each of the tournaments will be invited back to fight in the finals event held in December of the calendar year. The tournaments are double elimination style ensuring all competitors who enter to fight get to fight at least 2 matches.
=== Weight Classes ===
* [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Weight Class|12lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Sportsman Weight Class|12lb Sportsman]] - 6 Matches and no finals
* [[30lb Weight Class|30lb]] - 4 Tournaments and a Final
=== Registration Fees and Prizes ===
* Registration is free
:- If you register it is very important you let us know in advance if you are unable to attend so we can correctly plan for the right number of competitors.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Prizes
! Weight Class !! Tournament Winner !! Tournament Runner Up !! Finals Winner !! Finals Runner Up
|-
| 3lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $10,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $12,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb Sportsman || A Handshake || A Pat on the Back || - || -
|-
| 30lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $15,000 USD || $5,000 USD
|}

=== Safety ===
Robot Combat has a stellar safety record. In order to grow the sport it is important we keep that safety record perfect. Fighting Robots are inherently dangerous. Safety is paramount. We require that all competitors abide by all the safety rules for their weight class. This is not just for your safety but everyone else's as well.

=== Day Of Schedule ===
{| style="width: 80%; height: 16em;"
|-
| 08:00 || Doors Open for Competitors
|-
| 10:30 || All teams must be present
|-
| 11:00 || All competing robots must have been photographed, passed safety, and weighed in
|-
| 11:30 || Stream begins and first fights occur
|-
| ~13:30 || All robots will have fought at least once and there is a 1 hour lunch break
|-
| 18:00 || Last fight of the day + Winners ceremony
|}

== House Rules / Specs ==
Rules at 50 Day are similar to NERC with a few slight changes. Judges reserve the right to grant exceptions to any rule. Our goal is to provide fun, exciting fights and a fair playing field. Good sportsmanship is always required.
=== Arena ===
==== 3lb ====
* 8'x 6' Double Walled Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.

==== 12lb Sportsman ====
* 8'x 6' Double walled 1/4" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.
* [[The Friendly Fire]] Robot triggered corner mounted propane flame thrower

==== 12lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras

==== 30lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras
=== Pits ===
Competitors will be assigned a pit location. Pits are where you can store your gear, test and assemble your robot, and charge your batteries. Each team gets:
* 6ft Folding table
* One chair (bring more if you need them)
* 120V Powerstrip
* Each robot will get a minimum of 20 minutes of pit time between matches. Robots not ready to fight after 20 minutes may have to forfeit their matches.
Competitors will also have access to full machine shop for last minute tweaks and fixes. We also have lots of spare parts on hand should you need them. Please be aware though that during event day [[NHRL Staff]] Will be very busy and may not have time to spend helping everyone.

Pits areas will have several communal test boxes for safely testing robot functionality.

=== Fight Rules ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 16em "
|-
| Duration || 3 Minutes or 4 minutes if an encore is called for by the judges.
|-
| Knock Out || Any robot unable to show controlled motion after 10 seconds is considered disabled and will be considered a knock out.
|-
| Tap Out || Any competitor can forfeit the match for any reason by loudly banging on the arena wall. This is considered a tap out. The other competitor must stop attacking immediately.
|-
| Encore || If a match is particularly exciting the judges may pole the audience in the final minute and decide to add an Encore extending the match by 1 minute. Only one encore can happen in a match.
|-
| Hazard || If the judges deem any robot to be a hazard to crowd or is doing sustained damage to the arena the judges may prematurely end the match at any time.
|-
| Safety || Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any competitor for failing to follow basic safety. All robots with a kintetic weapon should have a weapon lock. The lock shouild not be removed until both bots are in the ring and the doors are about to close.
|-
| Sportsmanship || Judges reserve the right KO or Disqualify any bot or team for unsportmanship like conduct.
|-
| Judges Decisions are Final || All judges decisions are final and not subject to review.
|}

== Tips and Tricks ==
* Arrive with a working robot that is ready to fight.
* Arrive before 10AM to secure a good pit location, get your robot through safety early
* Bring extra batteries and be ready to swap them quickly
* When your robot is ready to fight head to arena area rather than waiting at your pit
* Fix your robot before chatting with other competitors

NHRL Event Rules

2020-10-30T02:56:57Z

G Structure: /* Pits */

Norwalk Havoc seeks to hold fun and exciting Robot Combat Events. Our goal is to continue to foster and grow this amazing community of hobbyists and elevate the sport of Robot Combat. All of our events are live streamed on the internet and we seek to deliver production values on par with a live sporting event. Over the long term our goal is build an online following that will generate revenue to allow us to host more events and expand the sport.
== Event Overview ==
Our events are grouped into annual seasons. Seasons last 1 year. Each season will consist of 6 to 4 open tournaments, and the top 4 winners of each of the tournaments will be invited back to fight in the finals event held in December of the calendar year. The tournaments are double elimination style ensuring all competitors who enter to fight get to fight at least 2 matches.
=== Weight Classes ===
* [[3lb Weight Class|3lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Weight Class|12lb]] - 6 Tournaments and a Final
* [[12lb Sportsman Weight Class|12lb Sportsman]] - 6 Matches and no finals
* [[30lb Weight Class|30lb]] - 4 Tournaments and a Final
=== Registration Fees and Prizes ===
* Registration is free
:- If you register it is very important you let us know in advance if you are unable to attend so we can correctly plan for the right number of competitors.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Prizes
! Weight Class !! Tournament Winner !! Tournament Runner Up !! Finals Winner !! Finals Runner Up
|-
| 3lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $10,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $12,000 USD || $4,000 USD
|-
| 12lb Sportsman || A Handshake || A Pat on the Back || - || -
|-
| 30lb || $1,000 USD || $400 USD || $15,000 USD || $5,000 USD
|}

=== Safety ===
Robot Combat has a stellar safety record. In order to grow the sport it is important we keep that safety record perfect. Fighting Robots are inherently dangerous. Safety is paramount. We require that all competitors abide by all the safety rules for their weight class. This is not just for your safety but everyone else's as well.

=== Day Of Schedule ===
{| style="width: 80%; height: 16em;"
|-
| 08:00 || Doors Open for Competitors
|-
| 10:30 || All teams must be present
|-
| 11:00 || All competing robots must have been photographed, passed safety, and weighed in
|-
| 11:30 || Stream begins and first fights occur
|-
| ~13:30 || All robots will have fought at least once and there is a 1 hour lunch break
|-
| 18:00 || Last fight of the day + Winners ceremony
|}

== House Rules / Specs ==
Rules at 50 Day are similar to NERC with a few slight changes. Judges reserve the right to grant exceptions to any rule. Our goal is to provide fun, exciting fights and a fair playing field. Good sportsmanship is always required.
=== Arena ===
==== 3lb ====
* 8'x 6' Double Walled Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.

==== 12lb Sportsman ====
* 8'x 6' Double walled 1/4" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Brett the Brick]] 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.
* [[The Friendly Fire]] Robot triggered corner mounted propane flame thrower

==== 12lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras

==== 30lb ====
* 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
* Wooden arena floor
* Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
* 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do '''not''' automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
* [[Fluffy]] Large house robot with HD cameras
=== Pits ===
Competitors will be assigned a pit location. Pits are where you can store your gear, test and assemble your robot, and charge your batteries. Each team gets:
* 6ft Folding table
* One chair (bring more if you need them)
* 120V Powerstrip
* Each robot will get a minimum of 20 minutes of pit time between matches. Robots not ready to fight after 20 minutes may have to forfeit their matches.
Competitors will also have access to full machine shop for last minute tweaks and fixes. We also have lots of spare parts on hand should you need them. Please be aware though that during event day [[NHRL Staff]] Will be very busy and may not have time to spend helping everyone.

Pits areas will have several communal test boxes for safely testing robot functionality.

=== Fight Rules ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%; height: 16em "
|-
| Duration || 3 Minutes or 4 minutes if an encore is called for by the judges.
|-
| Knock Out || Any robot unable to show controlled motion after 10 seconds is considered disabled and will be considered a knock out.
|-
| Tap Out || Any competitor can forfeit the match for any reason by loudly banging on the arena wall. This is considered a tap out. The other competitor must stop attacking immediately.
|-
| Encore || If a match is particularly exciting the judges may pole the audience in the final minute and decide to add an Encore extending the match by 1 minute. Only one encore can happen in a match.
|-
| Hazard || If the judges deem any robot to be a hazard to crowd or is doing sustained damage to the arena the judges may prematurely end the match at any time.
|-
| Safety || Organizers reserve the right to disqualify any competitor for failing to follow basic safety. All robots with a kintetic weapon should have a weapon lock. The lock shouild not be removed until both bots are in the ring and the doors are about to close.
|-
| Sportsmanship || Judges reserve the right KO or Disqualify any bot or team for unsportmanship like conduct.
|-
| Judges Decisions are Final || All judges decisions are final and not subject to review.
|}

== Tips and Tricks ==
* Arrive with a working robot that is ready to fight.
* Arrive before 10a to secure a good pit location, get your robot through safety early
* Bring extra batteries and be ready to swap them quickly
* When your robot is ready to fight head to arena area rather than waiting at your pit
* Fix your robot before chatting with other competitors

12lb Weight Class

2020-10-30T02:16:51Z

G Structure: /* You are ALLOWED to do this at NHRL */

12lb full combat robots up the amount of kinetic energy by an order of magnitude. These robots while still accessible by amateur and home builders, start to pack a serious punch. In this weight class you can expect to encounter lots of metal and steel. Very few plastic or 3d printed materials can handle the damage these bots can dish out.

=== Safety ===
* All robots must have a [[weapon lock]] that prevents any weapons from moving outside of the cage.
* All robots must have a way to turn off power without disassembling the robot.
* All robots must pass a [[radio fail safe]] test.

=== Physical Rules ===
==== Weight ====
* 12lbs in a fight ready condition. All robots will be weighed prior to their first match.
* Any camera of video equipment weight can be excluded should you have a camera mounted to the robot
* There is a 4lb weight bonus for robots that do not use wheels for motion
* There is a 3lb bonus for competitors made up for more than 1 robot.
** If more than half of the total weight of the robots is disabled the whole robot is considered disabled
* The weight bonuses may be combined for a maximum weight bonus of 6lbs (assuming a wheel-less multibot)

==== Size ====
* Robots must be able to fit in a 30"x30"x24" Box in a fight ready condition. The robots may expand or contract during the match
==== Electrical ====
* Robots must use electrical systems that operate at less than 72 volts
==== Weapons ====
* Robots must include at least one [[active weapon]]
* The following weapon types are prohibited
** Nets
** Projectiles over 150mph
** Liquids of any kind
** Weapons which purposefully disrupt radio signals
** Strobe Lights
** Lasers
==== Spare Batteries ====
Bringing Spare Batteries is HIGHLY encouraged. Bot's get a minimum of 20 minutes in between matches for repair and recharge. Rarely is this enough time to recharge a fully dead battery. Bringing spare batteries is highly recomended!! If you let the organizers know your battery size and connector type one week in advance (contact@50day.io), we will glady provide you with a spare battery for your bot for free. NHRL has a strong prefrence for XT style connectors XT90/60/30.
=== Team ===
* 4 People Max
== Pushing the rules ==
These rules describe the absolute limits of what can be done. There is much that is allowed at NHRL that might not be at other events. We actively encourage competitors to think creatively and imagine new robot designs. The following are examples of things are are perfectly legal within the NHRL rules
=== You are ALLOWED to do this at NHRL ===
* Robots that use fire or heat as weapon
* Robots powered by an internal combustion engine
* Robots that use compressed gasses
* Robots that are made of fabrics or soft bodies
* Robots that will keep fighting even if their batteries are on fire
* Robots that can fly

12lb Weight Class

2020-10-30T02:16:13Z

G Structure: /* Weight */

12lb full combat robots up the amount of kinetic energy by an order of magnitude. These robots while still accessible by amateur and home builders, start to pack a serious punch. In this weight class you can expect to encounter lots of metal and steel. Very few plastic or 3d printed materials can handle the damage these bots can dish out.

=== Safety ===
* All robots must have a [[weapon lock]] that prevents any weapons from moving outside of the cage.
* All robots must have a way to turn off power without disassembling the robot.
* All robots must pass a [[radio fail safe]] test.

=== Physical Rules ===
==== Weight ====
* 12lbs in a fight ready condition. All robots will be weighed prior to their first match.
* Any camera of video equipment weight can be excluded should you have a camera mounted to the robot
* There is a 4lb weight bonus for robots that do not use wheels for motion
* There is a 3lb bonus for competitors made up for more than 1 robot.
** If more than half of the total weight of the robots is disabled the whole robot is considered disabled
* The weight bonuses may be combined for a maximum weight bonus of 6lbs (assuming a wheel-less multibot)

==== Size ====
* Robots must be able to fit in a 30"x30"x24" Box in a fight ready condition. The robots may expand or contract during the match
==== Electrical ====
* Robots must use electrical systems that operate at less than 72 volts
==== Weapons ====
* Robots must include at least one [[active weapon]]
* The following weapon types are prohibited
** Nets
** Projectiles over 150mph
** Liquids of any kind
** Weapons which purposefully disrupt radio signals
** Strobe Lights
** Lasers
==== Spare Batteries ====
Bringing Spare Batteries is HIGHLY encouraged. Bot's get a minimum of 20 minutes in between matches for repair and recharge. Rarely is this enough time to recharge a fully dead battery. Bringing spare batteries is highly recomended!! If you let the organizers know your battery size and connector type one week in advance (contact@50day.io), we will glady provide you with a spare battery for your bot for free. NHRL has a strong prefrence for XT style connectors XT90/60/30.
=== Team ===
* 4 People Max
== Pushing the rules ==
These rules describe the absolute limits of what can be done. There is much that is allowed at NHRL that might not be at other events. We actively encourage competitors to think creatively and imagine new robot designs. The following are examples of things are are perfectly legal within the NHRL rules
=== You are ALLOWED to do this at NHRL ===
* Robots that use fire or heat as weapon
* Robots powered by an internal composition engine
* Robots that use compressed gasses
* Robots that are made of fabrics or soft bodies
* Robots that will keep fighting even if their batteries are on fire
* Robots that can fly

12lb Weight Class

2020-10-30T02:15:10Z

G Structure: /* Saftey */

12lb full combat robots up the amount of kinetic energy by an order of magnitude. These robots while still accessible by amateur and home builders, start to pack a serious punch. In this weight class you can expect to encounter lots of metal and steel. Very few plastic or 3d printed materials can handle the damage these bots can dish out.

=== Safety ===
* All robots must have a [[weapon lock]] that prevents any weapons from moving outside of the cage.
* All robots must have a way to turn off power without disassembling the robot.
* All robots must pass a [[radio fail safe]] test.

=== Physical Rules ===
==== Weight ====
* 12lbs in a fight ready condition. All robots will be weighed prior to their first match.
* Any camera of video equipment weight can be excluded should you have a camera mounted to the robot
* There is a 4lb weight bonus for robots that do not use wheels for motion
* There is a 3lb bonus for competitors made up for more than 1 robot.
** If more than half of the total weight of the robots is disabled the whole robot is considered disabled
* The weight bonuses may be combined for a maximum weight weight of 6lbs (assuming a wheelless multibot)
==== Size ====
* Robots must be able to fit in a 30"x30"x24" Box in a fight ready condition. The robots may expand or contract during the match
==== Electrical ====
* Robots must use electrical systems that operate at less than 72 volts
==== Weapons ====
* Robots must include at least one [[active weapon]]
* The following weapon types are prohibited
** Nets
** Projectiles over 150mph
** Liquids of any kind
** Weapons which purposefully disrupt radio signals
** Strobe Lights
** Lasers
==== Spare Batteries ====
Bringing Spare Batteries is HIGHLY encouraged. Bot's get a minimum of 20 minutes in between matches for repair and recharge. Rarely is this enough time to recharge a fully dead battery. Bringing spare batteries is highly recomended!! If you let the organizers know your battery size and connector type one week in advance (contact@50day.io), we will glady provide you with a spare battery for your bot for free. NHRL has a strong prefrence for XT style connectors XT90/60/30.
=== Team ===
* 4 People Max
== Pushing the rules ==
These rules describe the absolute limits of what can be done. There is much that is allowed at NHRL that might not be at other events. We actively encourage competitors to think creatively and imagine new robot designs. The following are examples of things are are perfectly legal within the NHRL rules
=== You are ALLOWED to do this at NHRL ===
* Robots that use fire or heat as weapon
* Robots powered by an internal composition engine
* Robots that use compressed gasses
* Robots that are made of fabrics or soft bodies
* Robots that will keep fighting even if their batteries are on fire
* Robots that can fly

12lb Sportsman Weight Class

2020-10-30T02:13:51Z

G Structure: /* You are ALLOWED to do this at NHRL */

12 Lb Sportsman class robots are bots the focus heavily on speed, and design, and drivability. An active weapon is still required but it must be something like a crusher, flipper or hammers. '''no exposed spinning weapon is allowed'''. The fights tend to focus on driving skill and the ability to operate robot showing aggression.

=== Safety ===
* All robots must have a [[weapon lock]] that prevents any weapons from moving outside of the cage.
* All robots must have a way to turn off power without disassembling the robot.
* All robots must pass a [[radio fail safe]] test.

=== Physical Rules ===
==== Weight ====
* 12lbs in a fight ready condition. All robots will be weighed prior to their first match.
* Any camera of video equipment weight can be excluded should you have a camera mounted to the robot
* There is a 4lb weight bonus for robots that do not use wheels for motion
* There is a 2lb bonus for competitors made up for more than 1 robot.
** If more than half of the total weight of the robots is disabled the whole robot is considered disabled
* The weight bonuses may be combined for a maximum weight bonus of 6lbs (assuming a wheel-less multibot)

==== Size ====
* Robots must be able to fit in a 30"x30"x24" Box in a fight ready condition. The robots may expand or contract during the match
==== Electrical ====
* Robots must use electrical systems that operate at less than 60 volts
==== Weapons ====
* Robots must include at least one [[active weapon]]
* The following weapon types are prohibited
** '''Spinning Weapons'''
** Nets
** Projectiles over 150mph
** Liquids of any kind
** Weapons which purposefully disrupt radio signals
** Strobe Lights
** Lasers
==== Spare Batteries ====
Bringing Spare Batteries is HIGHLY encouraged. Bot's get a minimum of 20 minutes in between matches for repair and recharge. Rarely is this enough time to recharge a fully dead battery. Bringing spare batteries is highly recomended!! If you let the organizers know your battery size and connector type one week in advance (contact@50day.io), we will glady provide you with a spare battery for your bot for free. NHRL has a strong prefrence for XT style connectors XT90/60/30.
=== Team ===
* 4 People Max
== Pushing the rules ==
These rules describe the absolute limits of what can be done. There is much that is allowed at NHRL that might not be at other events. We actively encourage competitors to think creatively and imagine new robot designs. The following are examples of things are are perfectly legal within the NHRL rules
=== You are ALLOWED to do this at NHRL ===
* Robots that use fire or heat as weapon
* Robots powered by an internal combustion engine
* Robots that use compressed gasses
* Robots that are made of fabrics or soft bodies
* Robots that will keep fighting even if their batteries are on fire

12lb Sportsman Weight Class

2020-10-30T02:12:34Z

G Structure: /* Weight */

12 Lb Sportsman class robots are bots the focus heavily on speed, and design, and drivability. An active weapon is still required but it must be something like a crusher, flipper or hammers. '''no exposed spinning weapon is allowed'''. The fights tend to focus on driving skill and the ability to operate robot showing aggression.

=== Safety ===
* All robots must have a [[weapon lock]] that prevents any weapons from moving outside of the cage.
* All robots must have a way to turn off power without disassembling the robot.
* All robots must pass a [[radio fail safe]] test.

=== Physical Rules ===
==== Weight ====
* 12lbs in a fight ready condition. All robots will be weighed prior to their first match.
* Any camera of video equipment weight can be excluded should you have a camera mounted to the robot
* There is a 4lb weight bonus for robots that do not use wheels for motion
* There is a 2lb bonus for competitors made up for more than 1 robot.
** If more than half of the total weight of the robots is disabled the whole robot is considered disabled
* The weight bonuses may be combined for a maximum weight bonus of 6lbs (assuming a wheel-less multibot)

==== Size ====
* Robots must be able to fit in a 30"x30"x24" Box in a fight ready condition. The robots may expand or contract during the match
==== Electrical ====
* Robots must use electrical systems that operate at less than 60 volts
==== Weapons ====
* Robots must include at least one [[active weapon]]
* The following weapon types are prohibited
** '''Spinning Weapons'''
** Nets
** Projectiles over 150mph
** Liquids of any kind
** Weapons which purposefully disrupt radio signals
** Strobe Lights
** Lasers
==== Spare Batteries ====
Bringing Spare Batteries is HIGHLY encouraged. Bot's get a minimum of 20 minutes in between matches for repair and recharge. Rarely is this enough time to recharge a fully dead battery. Bringing spare batteries is highly recomended!! If you let the organizers know your battery size and connector type one week in advance (contact@50day.io), we will glady provide you with a spare battery for your bot for free. NHRL has a strong prefrence for XT style connectors XT90/60/30.
=== Team ===
* 4 People Max
== Pushing the rules ==
These rules describe the absolute limits of what can be done. There is much that is allowed at NHRL that might not be at other events. We actively encourage competitors to think creatively and imagine new robot designs. The following are examples of things are are perfectly legal within the NHRL rules
=== You are ALLOWED to do this at NHRL ===
* Robots that use fire or heat as weapon
* Robots powered by an internal composition engine
* Robots that use compressed gasses
* Robots that are made of fabrics or soft bodies
* Robots that will keep fighting even if their batteries are on fire

12lb Sportsman Weight Class

2020-10-30T02:10:53Z

G Structure: /* Saftey */

12 Lb Sportsman class robots are bots the focus heavily on speed, and design, and drivability. An active weapon is still required but it must be something like a crusher, flipper or hammers. '''no exposed spinning weapon is allowed'''. The fights tend to focus on driving skill and the ability to operate robot showing aggression.

=== Safety ===
* All robots must have a [[weapon lock]] that prevents any weapons from moving outside of the cage.
* All robots must have a way to turn off power without disassembling the robot.
* All robots must pass a [[radio fail safe]] test.

=== Physical Rules ===
==== Weight ====
* 12lbs in a fight ready condition. All robots will be weighed prior to their first match.
* Any camera of video equipment weight can be excluded should you have a camera mounted to the robot
* There is a 4lb weight bonus for robots that do not use wheels for motion
* There is a 2lb bonus for competitors made up for more than 1 robot.
** If more than half of the total weight of the robots is disabled the whole robot is considered disabled
* The weight bonuses may be combined for a maximum weight weight of 6lbs (assuming a wheelless multibot)
==== Size ====
* Robots must be able to fit in a 30"x30"x24" Box in a fight ready condition. The robots may expand or contract during the match
==== Electrical ====
* Robots must use electrical systems that operate at less than 60 volts
==== Weapons ====
* Robots must include at least one [[active weapon]]
* The following weapon types are prohibited
** '''Spinning Weapons'''
** Nets
** Projectiles over 150mph
** Liquids of any kind
** Weapons which purposefully disrupt radio signals
** Strobe Lights
** Lasers
==== Spare Batteries ====
Bringing Spare Batteries is HIGHLY encouraged. Bot's get a minimum of 20 minutes in between matches for repair and recharge. Rarely is this enough time to recharge a fully dead battery. Bringing spare batteries is highly recomended!! If you let the organizers know your battery size and connector type one week in advance (contact@50day.io), we will glady provide you with a spare battery for your bot for free. NHRL has a strong prefrence for XT style connectors XT90/60/30.
=== Team ===
* 4 People Max
== Pushing the rules ==
These rules describe the absolute limits of what can be done. There is much that is allowed at NHRL that might not be at other events. We actively encourage competitors to think creatively and imagine new robot designs. The following are examples of things are are perfectly legal within the NHRL rules
=== You are ALLOWED to do this at NHRL ===
* Robots that use fire or heat as weapon
* Robots powered by an internal composition engine
* Robots that use compressed gasses
* Robots that are made of fabrics or soft bodies
* Robots that will keep fighting even if their batteries are on fire

3lb Weight Class

2020-10-30T02:09:34Z

G Structure: /* You are ALLOWED to do this at NHRL */

3lb Robots sometimes known as Beatleweight are the most competitive and most populate weight class at Norwalk Havoc. This weight class is approachable and almost anyone can build an affordable robot in this weight class. Building a winning robot is hard. The best performers in the class are from competitors who have years of experience. The following are the rules for competing at the 3lb Level at NHRL
=== Safety ===
* All robots must have a [[weapon lock]] that prevents any spinning weapons from moving outside of the cage.
* All robots must have a way to turn off power without disassembling the robot.
* All robots must pass a [[radio fail safe]] test.

=== Physical Rules ===
==== Weight ====
* 3lbs in a fight ready condition. All robots will be weighed prior to their first match.
* Any camera of video equipment weight can be excluded should you have a camera mounted to the robot
* There is a 2lb weight bonus for robots that do not use wheels for motion
* There is a 1lb bonus for competitors made up for more than 1 robot.
** If more than half of the total weight of the robots is disabled the whole robot is considered disabled
* The weight bonuses may be combined for a maximum weight bonus of 6lbs (assuming a wheel-less multibot)

==== Size ====
* Robots must be able to fit in a 30"x30"x24" Box in a fight ready condition. The robots may expand or contract during the match
==== Electrical ====
* Robots must use electrical systems that operate at less than 60 volts
==== Weapons ====
* Robots must include at least one [[active weapon]]
* The following weapon types are prohibited
** Nets
** Projectiles over 150mph
** Liquids of any kind
** Weapons which purposefully disrupt radio signals
** Strobe Lights
** Lasers
==== Spare Batteries ====
Bringing Spare Batteries is HIGHLY encouraged. Bot's get a minimum of 20 minutes in between matches for repair and recharge. Rarely is this enough time to recharge a fully dead battery. Bringing spare batteries is highly recomended!! If you let the organizers know your battery size and connector type one week in advance (contact@50day.io), we will glady provide you with a spare battery for your bot for free. NHRL has a strong prefrence for XT style connectors XT90/60/30.
=== Team ===
* 4 People Max

== Pushing the rules ==
These rules describe the absolute limits of what can be done. There is much that is allowed at NHRL that might not be at other events. We actively encourage competitors to think creatively and imagine new robot designs. The following are examples of things are are perfectly legal within the NHRL rules
=== You are ALLOWED to do this at NHRL ===
* Robots that use fire or heat as weapon
* Robots powered by an internal combustion engine
* Robots that use compressed gasses
* Robots that are made of fabrics or soft bodies
* Robots that will keep fighting even if their batteries are on fire