3lb Weight Class - Revision history

Gilhova: Redirected page to NHRL:Stats:All-Time-3lb

2022-04-29T02:17:09Z

Redirected page to NHRL:Stats:All-Time-3lb

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	~~__NOTOC__~~[[~~File:Brett in the Arena.jpg\|thumb\|3lb Arena at~~ NHRL ~~with Brett the house robot]]~~		#REDIRECT [[NHRL:Stats:All-Time-3lb]]

	~~'''UPDATE~~: ~~''' [[Bot Design Rules\|We have a new ruleset for bot design]], starting with our May 2022 event. All bot design rules below will apply until then.~~

	3lb Robots, sometimes known as Beetleweights, are the most competitive and most populate weight class at NHRL. 3lb robots are the easiest for someone new to combat robotics to approach, and a competitive 3lb bot can be built for only a few hundred dollars. 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 3lb robots competing 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 ====~~
	* 3.0lbs in a fight ready condition. All robots will be weighed prior to their first match.
	* Weight of cameras or video-~~recording equipment does not count towards the weight limit.~~
	* There is a 2lb weight bonus for robots that [[Non-wheeled bots\|do not use wheels or tracks for motion]]
	** For a multibot, only the heaviest bot is required not to have wheels to qualify for this weight bonus.
	* There is a 1lb bonus for entrants made up of more than 1 robot (i.e. "multibots").
	** The robot will be considered disabled when 51% or more of the total weight of the bot is no longer moving.
	** The heaviest robot in any multi-bot setup must have an [[active weapon]]
	* 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]]
	* Weapons which use fire or heat must be able to self light, and self extinguish. See [Https://nhrl.io/wiki/index.php/Safety Safety] for more information on flame-~~based weapons.~~
	* The following weapon types are prohibited:
	** Nets
	** Projectiles over 150mph
	** Liquids of any kind
	** Weapons which purposefully disrupt radio signals
	** Strobe Lights
	** Lasers

	* Any competitors that have qualified for the finals before July 2021 can keep their legacy configuration and aren't limited by the 50% weight rule. However all other rules apply.
	~~=== Team Size ===~~
	* 4 People Max

	~~== Example Bots ==~~
	~~You can learn a ton more by studying past and present competitors at NHRL. Below is the 3lb bot category with information on individual bots.~~

	~~[[:Category:3lb Bots\|~~3lb ~~Robot Category~~]]

Robocello: Fixed saftey link

2022-04-11T16:18:54Z

Fixed saftey link

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	==== Weapons ====		==== Weapons ====
	* Robots must include at least one [[active weapon]]		* Robots must include at least one [[active weapon]]
	* Weapons which use fire or heat must be able to self light, and self extinguish. See [~~https~~://~~50day~~.io/~~mediawiki~~/index.php/Safety Safety] for more information on flame-based weapons.		* Weapons which use fire or heat must be able to self light, and self extinguish. See [Https://nhrl.io/wiki/index.php/Safety Safety] for more information on flame-based weapons.
	* The following weapon types are prohibited:		* The following weapon types are prohibited:
	** Nets		** Nets

Gilhova at 17:20, 2 March 2022

2022-03-02T17:20:07Z

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	__NOTOC__[[File:Brett in the Arena.jpg\|thumb\|3lb Arena at NHRL with Brett the house robot]]		__NOTOC__[[File:Brett in the Arena.jpg\|thumb\|3lb Arena at NHRL with Brett the house robot]]

			'''UPDATE: ''' [[Bot Design Rules\|We have a new ruleset for bot design]], starting with our May 2022 event. All bot design rules below will apply until then.

	3lb Robots, sometimes known as Beetleweights, are the most competitive and most populate weight class at NHRL. 3lb robots are the easiest for someone new to combat robotics to approach, and a competitive 3lb bot can be built for only a few hundred dollars. Building a winning robot is hard. The best performers in the class are from competitors who have years of experience.		3lb Robots, sometimes known as Beetleweights, are the most competitive and most populate weight class at NHRL. 3lb robots are the easiest for someone new to combat robotics to approach, and a competitive 3lb bot can be built for only a few hundred dollars. Building a winning robot is hard. The best performers in the class are from competitors who have years of experience.

JimHeaney: /* Example Bots */ typo

2021-08-10T21:01:55Z

Example Bots: typo

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	== Example Bots ==		== Example Bots ==
	You can learn a ton more ~~about~~ past and present competitors at NHRL. Below is the 3lb bot category with information on individual bots.		You can learn a ton more by studying past and present competitors at NHRL. Below is the 3lb bot category with information on individual bots.

	[[:Category:3lb Bots\|3lb Robot Category]]		[[:Category:3lb Bots\|3lb Robot Category]]

JimHeaney: /* Weapons */

2021-08-10T20:55:39Z

Weapons

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	==== Weapons ====		==== Weapons ====
	* Robots must include at least one [[active weapon]]		* Robots must include at least one [[active weapon]]
	* Weapons which use fire or heat must be able to self light, and self extinguish.		* Weapons which use fire or heat must be able to self light, and self extinguish. See [https://50day.io/mediawiki/index.php/Safety Safety] for more information on flame-based weapons.
	** They should also self extinguish in the event that the connection to the transmitter is lost.		* The following weapon types are prohibited:
	** A weapon is also considering self extinguishing if it flames out after 30 seconds from ignition
	** Matches may be stopped if video equipment is being damaged by fire
	** Competitors must demonstrate for ~~safety the appropriate respect and precautions when working with~~ flame ~~or heat~~ based weapons.
	* The following weapon types are prohibited
	** Nets		** Nets
	** Projectiles over 150mph		** Projectiles over 150mph

JimHeaney: consolidated info, removed redundant information to another page.

2021-08-10T20:31:24Z

consolidated info, removed redundant information to another page.

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	__NOTOC__[[File:Brett in the Arena.jpg\|thumb\|3lb Arena at NHRL with Brett the house robot]]		__NOTOC__[[File:Brett in the Arena.jpg\|thumb\|3lb Arena at NHRL with Brett the house robot]]
	3lb Robots sometimes known as ~~Beetleweight~~ 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		3lb Robots, sometimes known as Beetleweights, are the most competitive and most populate weight class at NHRL. 3lb robots are the easiest for someone new to combat robotics to approach, and a competitive 3lb bot can be built for only a few hundred dollars. 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 3lb robots competing at NHRL:
	=== Safety ===		=== Safety ===
	* All robots must have a [[weapon lock]] that prevents any spinning weapons from moving outside of the cage.		* All robots must have a [[weapon lock]] that prevents any spinning weapons from moving outside of the cage.
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	== Physical Rules ==		== Physical Rules ==
	==== Weight ====		==== Weight ====
	* ~~3lbs~~ in a fight ready condition. All robots will be weighed prior to their first match.		* 3.0lbs in a fight ready condition. All robots will be weighed prior to their first match.
	* ~~Any camera~~ or video equipment weight ~~can be excluded should you have a camera mounted to the robot~~		* Weight of cameras or video-recording equipment does not count towards the weight limit.
	* There is a 2lb weight bonus for robots that [[Non-wheeled bots\|do not use wheels or tracks for motion]]		* There is a 2lb weight bonus for robots that [[Non-wheeled bots\|do not use wheels or tracks for motion]]
	** ~~In the event you are building~~ a multibot, only the heaviest ~~robot needs~~ to ~~be without~~ wheels.		** For a multibot, only the heaviest bot is required not to have wheels to qualify for this weight bonus.
	* There is a 1lb bonus for ~~competitors~~ made up ~~for~~ more than 1 robot.		* There is a 1lb bonus for entrants made up of more than 1 robot (i.e. "multibots").
	** If more ~~than half~~ of the total weight of the ~~robots is disabled the whole robot~~ is ~~considered disabled~~		** The robot will be considered disabled when 51% or more of the total weight of the bot is no longer moving.
	** In order to achieve the no ~~wheels / no tracks weight bonus only the heaviest bot needs to be without wheels~~		** The heaviest robot in any multi-bot setup must have an [[active weapon]]
	** ~~'''~~The heaviest robot in any multi-bot setup must have an [[active weapon]]~~'''~~
	* The weight bonuses may be combined for a maximum weight bonus of 6lbs (assuming a wheel-less multibot)		* The weight bonuses may be combined for a maximum weight bonus of 6lbs (assuming a wheel-less multibot)

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	** Lasers		** Lasers

	~~==== Modular Robots / Changing Mini Bots ====~~
	Modular bots are robots that can change offensive or defensive features depending on who they up against in the tournament. Repairs and replacing broken components of your robot don't count as a modular robot. If you are changing less than 10% of your robot weight and none of it is powered, it’s not considered a modular robot! Like all other bots you still need to bring it to the green room in its final ready state.

	* '''No more than 50% of the entry weight (this includes all weight bonuses) budget can change.'''
	* All versions of the modular robot must pass safety before being put in the ring.
	* If you are taking advantage of a weight bonus all versions of your module configuration must also be able to earn that weight bonus.
	* If you bring spare robots your modules must be interchangeable between spares.
	* '''Competitors must declare to safety their bot/module/config as soon as the match opponents are chosen.'''
	** As soon as you know your opponent report to the green room / safety your chosen config.
	** Safety will not disclose this config to anyone.
	** You will not be told your opponent's chosen config.
	* '''You can only bring entries you intend to fight into the green room. Swapping of modules or bots is not allowed.'''
	* Any competitors that have qualified for the finals before July 2021 can keep their legacy configuration and aren't limited by the 50% weight rule. However all other rules apply.		* Any competitors that have qualified for the finals before July 2021 can keep their legacy configuration and aren't limited by the 50% weight rule. However all other rules apply.
			=== Team Size ===
	~~==== Spare Robots ====~~
	Bringing exact duplicate copies of your robot is allowed. In order to count as the same robot spares must be as close to exact copies as possible. This is a common way many competitors speed up repairs. All copies must pass safety before competing. If you are bringing multiple robots in a modular configuration you should be able to demonstrate the modules could be swapped between robots at any time. If you can't, then it doesn't qualify as the same robot.

	~~==== Spare Batteries ====~~
	Bringing Spare Batteries is HIGHLY encouraged. Bots 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 recommended!! 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 preference for XT style connectors XT90/60/30.
	=== Team ===
	* 4 People Max		* 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
	** It is okay to use materials which may entangle spinning weapons.
	** Materials must not be used solely as an entanglement device.
	* Robots that will keep fighting even if their batteries are on fire
	* Robots that are crusher robots
	* Robots that fly or hover

	== Example Bots ==		== Example Bots ==

DiscoInferno: /* Weight */ Changed "camera of video" to "camera or video"

2021-06-07T02:26:08Z

Weight: Changed "camera of video" to "camera or video"

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	==== Weight ====		==== Weight ====
	* 3lbs in a fight ready condition. All robots will be weighed prior to their first match.		* 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		* Any camera or video equipment weight can be excluded should you have a camera mounted to the robot
	* There is a 2lb weight bonus for robots that [[Non-wheeled bots\|do not use wheels or tracks for motion]]		* There is a 2lb weight bonus for robots that [[Non-wheeled bots\|do not use wheels or tracks for motion]]
	** In the event you are building a multibot, only the heaviest robot needs to be without wheels.		** In the event you are building a multibot, only the heaviest robot needs to be without wheels.

Mcwiggin: /* Spare Robots */

2021-06-03T01:01:50Z

Spare Robots

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	==== Spare Robots ====		==== Spare Robots ====
	Bringing exact duplicate copies of your robot is allowed. In order to count as the same robot spares must be as close to exact copies as possible. This is a common way many competitors speed up repairs. All copies must pass safety before competing. If you are bringing multiple robots in a modular configuration you should be able to demonstrate the modules could be swapped between robots at any time. If you can't, then ~~you can~~'t qualify as ~~a modular~~ robot.		Bringing exact duplicate copies of your robot is allowed. In order to count as the same robot spares must be as close to exact copies as possible. This is a common way many competitors speed up repairs. All copies must pass safety before competing. If you are bringing multiple robots in a modular configuration you should be able to demonstrate the modules could be swapped between robots at any time. If you can't, then it doesn't qualify as the same robot.

	==== Spare Batteries ====		==== Spare Batteries ====

Mcwiggin: /* Modular Robots / Changing Mini Bots */

2021-06-03T00:55:04Z

Modular Robots / Changing Mini Bots

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	==== Modular Robots / Changing Mini Bots ====		==== Modular Robots / Changing Mini Bots ====
	Modular bots are robots that can change offensive or defensive features depending on who they up against in the tournament. Repairs and replacing broken components of your robot don't count as a modular robot.		Modular bots are robots that can change offensive or defensive features depending on who they up against in the tournament. Repairs and replacing broken components of your robot don't count as a modular robot. If you are changing less than 10% of your robot weight and none of it is powered, it’s not considered a modular robot! Like all other bots you still need to bring it to the green room in its final ready state.

	* If you are changing less than 10% of your robot weight it’s not considered a modular robot! ~~You do not~~ need to ~~report~~ it ~~to safety on running an additional safety check for any new configuration as long as no powered parts are changed. You must bring your robot in its final configuration~~ to the green room~~, you cannot change that configuration~~ in ~~the green room~~.

	* '''No more than 50% of the entry weight (this includes all weight bonuses) budget can change.'''		* '''No more than 50% of the entry weight (this includes all weight bonuses) budget can change.'''

Mcwiggin: /* Spare Robots */

2021-06-03T00:47:20Z

Spare Robots

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	==== Spare Robots ====		==== Spare Robots ====
	Bringing exact duplicate copies of your robot is allowed. This is a common way many competitors speed up repairs. All copies must pass safety before competing. If you are bringing multiple robots in a modular configuration you should be able to demonstrate the modules could be swapped between robots at any time. If you can't, then you can't qualify as a modular robot.		Bringing exact duplicate copies of your robot is allowed. In order to count as the same robot spares must be as close to exact copies as possible. This is a common way many competitors speed up repairs. All copies must pass safety before competing. If you are bringing multiple robots in a modular configuration you should be able to demonstrate the modules could be swapped between robots at any time. If you can't, then you can't qualify as a modular robot.

	==== Spare Batteries ====		==== Spare Batteries ====