Robowars Sydney 2015
A$3,125
of $3,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 20th Apr 2015 at 9:50AM.
Robowars tournaments have been run all over Australia for the last 10yrs. Builders construct combat robots from metal, power tools and remote control toy parts to build the ultimate fighting machine.
We have run events all over Australia however this year we have been invited to put on a show at the Vivid Festival. We plan to make this one of our biggest events yet but we can only do it with your help. We have the venue organised the robots are under construction but we need your help to get the arena there and make the event happen.
Robowars Sydney will take place at the Cargo Hall, Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay on the 30th of May from 3pm to 11pm. The event will feature Sportsman Featherweight (13.6kg) robots which will be fighting to be the Australian Sportsman Champion. The Sportsman class is a modified version of the Featherweight class which encourages creative and innovative designs. We will also have some of our full combat robots from the Nationals there to settle a few grudges.
Help us make the event possible and come enjoy the day.
We have run events all over Australia however this year we have been invited to put on a show at the Vivid Festival. We plan to make this one of our biggest events yet but we can only do it with your help. We have the venue organised the robots are under construction but we need your help to get the arena there and make the event happen.
Robowars Sydney will take place at the Cargo Hall, Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay on the 30th of May from 3pm to 11pm. The event will feature Sportsman Featherweight (13.6kg) robots which will be fighting to be the Australian Sportsman Champion. The Sportsman class is a modified version of the Featherweight class which encourages creative and innovative designs. We will also have some of our full combat robots from the Nationals there to settle a few grudges.
Help us make the event possible and come enjoy the day.
Competitors
Head over to our forum
Robowars Forum for more details including rules for building your robot. Register to compete at BuildersDB. The more robots the better!
If your a new competitor and would like to build a robot here are the tutorials from our last campaign.
If your a new competitor and would like to build a robot here are the tutorials from our last campaign.
How The Funds Will Be Used
The funds will be used to transport the arena to NSW and cover the administration of the event. The event will be run by the Queensland Robotics Sports Club and we are a strictly non-profit organisation. We rely on volunteers to help run our competitions and we do it because we love to build robots.
Your pledge will help us cover our expenses for the event. These include:
• Transporting our arena from QLD to NSW.
• Public Liability Insurance.
• Equipment Hire: Tables, PA, Seating, ect.
• Arena Maintenance.
Your pledge will help us cover our expenses for the event. These include:
• Transporting our arena from QLD to NSW.
• Public Liability Insurance.
• Equipment Hire: Tables, PA, Seating, ect.
• Arena Maintenance.
The Challenges
The logistics with transporting 2 tonne of arena from QLD to NSW poses a challenge as we are a small club. We have planned the trip down, organised quotes for truck hire and recruited volunteers to do the drive. We have scheduled time to allow for any complications and stopovers for the volunteers.
Keeping robots running can be a challenge, as they are trying to destroy each other after all. This can lead to delays between battles and slow down the show. To help keep the combat coming we have some of the featherweights from last years nationals to put on a show between the rounds. These are grudge matches which haven't yet been settled and are sure to be destructive. We are also bringing a range of BotBitz demo robots which will be on display and available to drive for a select few lucky attendees.
Keeping robots running can be a challenge, as they are trying to destroy each other after all. This can lead to delays between battles and slow down the show. To help keep the combat coming we have some of the featherweights from last years nationals to put on a show between the rounds. These are grudge matches which haven't yet been settled and are sure to be destructive. We are also bringing a range of BotBitz demo robots which will be on display and available to drive for a select few lucky attendees.
VIP Video Access
Can't make it to the event? Get early access to our videos of the event. We will be documenting the whole thing and you can be the first to see what the builders had to say on the day and how the battles really went down.
5 chosen
Est. delivery is May 15
Reserved Seating
Avoid fighting for a seat and make sure you get a good view of the robots with reserved seating for the event.
9 chosen / 21 available
Est. delivery is May 15
T-Shirt
Robowars 2015 T-shirt
10 chosen
Est. delivery is May 15
Competitor Entry Fee
You will receive entry for one Sportsman Robot. Specifications for building your own robot can be found at http://sparc.tools
13 chosen / 11 available
Est. delivery is May 15
VIP Entry
Get a T-Shirt and entry to the Builders only area. You will get a tour of the pits, meet the builders and have a chance to drive a robot in a fight. You can watch the fights from the pits in seating area reserved for the builders.
3 chosen / 7 available
Est. delivery is May 15
Business Logo
Have your business logo placed on the arena. Get two banner spaces on the Robowars arena, 1200 x 300mm.
1 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is May 15
Basic Starters Kit
Want to build your own robot but don't know where to start? The basic starters kit includes all the parts you need to make a driving robot base. This kit includes: - Two Drill Drive motors - Two Speed Controllers - Motor Mounts. - Plastic Base Plate - Wifi Controller (requires Smart Phone) - Power Plugs - Wire - NiCad Battery and Slow Charger. Follow along with the tutorials as you build your own driving robot platform. Add a shell and weapon and your ready to compete.
0 chosen
Est. delivery is May 15
Ready to Run Robot
Get your own robot based on the basic starter kit with a lifter weapon ready for the event. A fully completed robot will be delivered to you two weeks prior to the event. Plenty of time to practise your driving for the competition. Some knowledge of RC gear and electronics will be beneficial as it will be your responsibility to run it and make any repairs through out the competition.
0 chosen
Est. delivery is May 15