A feeler...reply if your team is interested

[Alex Cormier]

Originally Posted by Greg Perkins

Unfortunatly we are only limited to 30 pounds. The arena that we *should* have access to is deisgned for 30lbs. Depending on the class you choose, you can look to spend somewhere in the vicinity of:

150g~$30-$100
1lb~$30-$400MAX
3lb~$60-<$500MAX
12lb~$100-<$600MAX
30lb~$no limit

*NOTE these MAX numbers are for some of the robots that I have seen who have sponsors, and spare no expense. Do realize if you do compete, you need a FM radio, AM radio is not allowed in the current NERC(NorthEast Robotic Club) rules. Please visit here for exact rules.

ah, that changes things. when will this take place? im sure still a few people up at my college would do this in a heartbeat. i know i would love to make another.

[Greg Perkins]

Be advised if you are not on a team, dont hesitate to make a bot! ANYBODY Can compete. I'm looking at early summer before college kids go to school (so the seniors can get one more shot) to take place, Depending on where i can get a facility to host the amount of people we are looking at, will decide where it will be. thanks for the interest!

[Parker]

before my team did first, some of the members competed in combat robotics.

they have a 30lb and 60 lb robot that both did well at botbash 2004 in Del Mar, Ca.

The problem with combat robats is to find nearby competitions, so hosting a comp would be a great idea.

[rufu5]

where would this event be located?

(build a smash-tastic robot AND get an excuse for a road trip im in)

[Greg Perkins]

heh, wherever we can get an venue big enough for the arena...my college has hosted a competition before, but thats up here in NH...heck if you do make the trip you can always visit FIRST in manchester!

[Greg Perkins]

Please remember, Battlebots are not bad...it's a design challenge to design your robot to perform well, but to design it for the enviroment. C'mon people, lemme know what you think??!