Construction and Components.
The Construction and Components rules are designed to allow teams the maximum amount of creative freedom in their designs while maintaining standardization and safety.
Teams are welcome to purchase or utilize components from any vendor as long as they meet the minimum and maximum requires below. For any questions about these rules or for questions about application of specific components please contact Victor@Rise4Steam.org
Teams are welcome to purchase or utilize components from any vendor as long as they meet the minimum and maximum requires below. For any questions about these rules or for questions about application of specific components please contact Victor@Rise4Steam.org
Control and Communication protocols.
Teams may opt for Autonomous, Tethered, or R/C Control of their bot.
Autonomous control is achieved with one of the listed Arduino boards below
Tethered control utilizes a hard wired game controller or custom device connected to the bot with a cord not longer then 10ft. The external control may contain no device or component other then switches. No battery, logic board, sensor, or other device may be housed in the hand controler
R/C Control utilizes a or more channel 2.4G transmitter and receiver. The R/C unit may be directly connected to servos and components or it may be used to control the Arduino mother board on the Bot.
No Bluetooth or TCP/IP connection is allowed.
Teams may opt for Autonomous, Tethered, or R/C Control of their bot.
Autonomous control is achieved with one of the listed Arduino boards below
Tethered control utilizes a hard wired game controller or custom device connected to the bot with a cord not longer then 10ft. The external control may contain no device or component other then switches. No battery, logic board, sensor, or other device may be housed in the hand controler
R/C Control utilizes a or more channel 2.4G transmitter and receiver. The R/C unit may be directly connected to servos and components or it may be used to control the Arduino mother board on the Bot.
No Bluetooth or TCP/IP connection is allowed.
Use of batteries and battery packs
The standard kit comes with a four pack of AA batteries which supply 6v at 500mha. that may be replaced with a six AA holder for more power or you may use a approved battery pack. Your bot may only have one battery supply.
Use of Wheels
sA bot may not have more then 5 wheels or 2 treads. Wheels (with the exception of one spinner) must be in contact with the ground and cannot be used as armor or structural components. No wheel over 3 inches in diameter may be used in any capacity
3D Printed Parts
3D Printing is intended as a way to make connectors and custom components. It is not intended as away to make weapons, fenders, bumpers, or defensive parts. No 3D printed part may come in contact with another robot in a offensive or defensive way. 3D printed parts may not be connected to each other to form parts larger then 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches. Only Resin, PLA, ABS, Flex, or PETG may be used.
Find out More
1. Battle Rules and format
2. Bot Construction
3. Weapons and Armament
4. Eligibility and Teams
5. 2023 Schedule
To Register your team Click Here
1. Battle Rules and format
2. Bot Construction
3. Weapons and Armament
4. Eligibility and Teams
5. 2023 Schedule
To Register your team Click Here
Rule Modifications for Senior Division Teams.
For Teams Age 19+ The following modifications apply
- Size Limit is 14x14x14 inches
- Bots my use up to 6 Motors.
- Double the Tape, Glue, Rubber bands, and 3D Printed Materials.
- Battery Power of upto 7.4 Volts at 2500ma
- 3D Printed materials may be used in defensive devices.
- TCP/IP and Bluetooth Connections may be used. (No local router will be setup, your on your own)
- Teams May include younger members. (Operator during battle must be 19+)