In another thread are comments about the new Clawbot kit and how it is soooooo unusable for Snack Attack.
So I’m going to offer up two, yes two, $100 prizes of VEX parts.
Clawbot Challenge I - Take the (soon to be) existing Clawbot kit and redesign it so it is game ready and competitive. You can use an additional $100 in parts to make your changes. Additional parts must be itemized in your entry.
Clawbot II - Design the Uber Clawbot. At least 1 claw. All claws must be recognizable as the VEX claw and be used in moving the bags. (So no ripping the claws apart and using them as support brackets for your rolling scoop). Any base, any drive train, but points awarded for the best use of the claws. Multiple Claws will score higher, but they need to be able to score or assist in scoring. So a hex base with 8 claws, the Octo-claw, will be very cool, not sure how you will get the claws to open and close and move the bags with only 10 motors, but hey, you are the designer.
For both entries, beating the Poofs or Green Eggs or Vexmen is not the primary goal, the goal is to develop the best possible Clawbot.
Entries must contain:
– which contest you are entering (Clawbot I or Clawbot II)
– One or more of: CAD rendering, very nice mechanical drawing or picture of the robot you built (no back of a napkin scribbles).
– Description of the robot and how it operates
– Additional parts used (Clawbot I challenge limit of $100)
You may make multiple entries. Entries to be posted by 11:59PM on June 30th (Forum site posting time)
Ruling of the judges is capricious, arbitrary and of course final. Judges also reserve the right to award additional prizes to robot designs that are posted early that inspire other improved designs.
Prize notification will be made in this thread by 4 July. Winners will be able to pick any combination of VEX parts that is less than or equal to $100.
VEX, RECF, IFI or any of their sponsors or affiliated companies have nothing to do with this design challenge. It is meant to be a fun, early in the season design challenge. Complaints or issues should be directed to me via personal messages.