![]() (within the limitations specified in 4.2.3)Ĥ.2.2. Weapons such as a fixed spike that require the movement of the bot to function do not qualify as active weapons. These include but are not limited to lifters, hammers, clamps, spinning weapons (within limitations, see below), etc. Your bot must include an active weapon or device. Any robot may be entered in the “standard” class of the same weight.Ĥ.2.1.Ěctive Weapon Required. A robot may be entered in the “Sportsman” class if it complies with the additional rules in this section. The new text of section 4.2 is as follows:Ĥ.2. The SPARC Robot Construction Specifications have been updated with new sportsman class rules. Contact the event organizer ahead of time if you are not sure your robot meets the above definition. ![]() Robots may be disqualified at the Event Organizer’s discretion if it is deemed to violate the spirit of the class. Foam is allowed for wheels and padding of electronics.Ĥ.4.3. Magnets to enhance traction or downforce are prohibited. Non-plastic parts such as motors, electronics, axles, fasteners and adhesives can be any material, but cannot be used in such a way to enhance the structural integrity, armor the robot, or enhance any weapon. At their discretion, event organizers may allow additional plastics that meet the spirit of the rules.Ĥ.4.2. No other types of plastics or materials allowed (ie. PET, PETG, ABS, PLA, or PLA+ are the only materials that can be used for the chassis and weapons. The spirit of these classes is to have an easy entry point for new builders and to encourage creative designs by limiting materials to plastics that are easy to work with, commonly used in 3D printers and don’t have strength characteristics common in the standard classes.Ĥ.4.1. The new text of section 4.4 is as follows:Ĥ.4. SPARC Robot Construction Specifications (PDF) SPARC Robot Construction Specifications Update – Plastic Class Rules
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