About the challenge
Compete in teams of 8 with 3+ hours to build a projectile launcher with VEX IQ robotics parts! All skill levels are welcome, your build will be tested in a arena against other teams. The team that knocks down the most targets win the competition and part of the $1750 PRIZE POOL.
There will be volunteers to help with troubleshooting, a base design you can modify to help you get started.
Requirements
What to Build
A VEX IQ bot capable of launching ping pong balls at targets with a drivetrain.
What to Submit
The hackathon is on-site, there is nothing to submit before hand
Prizes
First Place Prize ($1000)
Second Place Prize ($500)
$500 in monetary value, partially cash, partially made up with deals and offers from cool robotics offers!
Third Place Prize ($250)
$250 in monetary value
Judges
Point Tracker 1
Volunteer
Point Tracker 2
Volunteer
Point Tracker 3
Volunteer
Judging Criteria
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Points
All teams are evaluated based on cumulative points their team gains after three rounds. Targets are worth 1, 2, 3 pts respectively and each round allows 10 ammo, and 3 minutes of game play.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager