BunnyBot 2011

[Dale]

The wait is over, the rules for this year’s BunnyBot game can be found at http://www.oregonfirst.org/2011/09/b...es-are-posted/ . These are version 1.0 rules so in the tradition of Game Design Committees everywhere, expect there to be some tweaks. Feel free to PM me if you have questions.

There’s no better way to get your new team members energized than to build a FRC-class robot. BunnyBots is meant to be a low pressure, fun way to acquire those skills members will need in January. It’s also a way to try out new drive trains, drivers, software, etc. BunnyBots 2011 will be held Dec 17th at Catlin Gabel School in Portland, OR as usual. If others want to set up their own competition outside of the Portland metro area contact me so we can share logistics info, score keeping software, etc.

BunnyBots is now in its fifth year and has been far more popular than we ever imagined. We reached our capacity of 18 robots last year and had to close admission to other teams. If you know you’ll be taking part, register by sending an email to dale (at) yocum (dot) com and include the number of robots you’ll be entering and your FRC team number. First come first served. Like last year the cost is $75 per robot to cover field costs.

If there’s even a chance you’ll be involved, it’s vital you join the BunnyBot Google Group NOW. That way you’ll get all the updates to the rules, venue information, etc. Go to http://groups.google.com/group/bunnybots to join. You can drop at any time. Students, parents, and sponsors are welcome to join as well as coaches.