VEX IQ Challenge Ringmaster – Game Manual ABLE OF ONTENTS OBOT NSPECTION VENT EAMWORK HALLENGE OBOT KILLS HALLENGE vexiq.com Copyright 2017, VEX Robotics Inc. 2017-08-17...
VEX IQ Challenge Ringmaster – Game Manual The Game Game Description Matches are played on a field set up as illustrated in the figures throughout. The Robot Skills Challenge and the Teamwork Challenge use the exact same field and set up.
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VEX IQ Challenge Ringmaster – Game Manual Match Each VEX IQ Challenge Ringmaster includes the following: • Sixty (60) Rings Rings o Twenty (20) of each color; red, blue, and green. Rings Bonus Tray o Fifteen (15) start in the...
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There is no input from a VEX IQ Controller. Bonus Tray – The tray like structure consisting of VEX IQ pieces attached to the end of the field Bonus perimeter with dimensions of approximately 15” (381 mm) wide and 3” (76 mm) deep. The...
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1” (25 mm) and overall height of 24.5” (622.1 mm). Horizontal Post – One of the two (2) pairs of horizontal posts consisting of VEX IQ pieces attached to the field and supporting structures with a diameter of approximately 1” (25 mm), starting height of 8”...
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Anyone born after April 30, 2004 (age 13 or lower) or enrolled in grade 8 or lower on April 30, 2018. Anyone enrolled in grade 9 on April 30, 2018 is only eligible to participate on a VEX IQ Challenge team when enrolled in a middle school or district, which includes grade 8, but not grade...
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<G1> All team members, which includes all students and adults associated with a team, are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and positive manner while participating in the VEX IQ Challenge. If team members are disrespectful or uncivil to staff, volunteers, or fellow teams at an...
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VEX IQ Challenge Ringmaster – Game Manual Match Robots <G4> During the may not expand beyond the 11”x20” area they were limited to at Match Robots the start of the . However, are permitted to expand beyond the 15” high starting...
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, 2017. There will also be scheduled manual updates on June 15 , 2017 April 5 , 2018. Teams are strongly encouraged to review the VEX IQ Forum for rule updates and clarifications: www.vexiqforum.com vexiq.com Copyright 2017, VEX Robotics Inc.
(1) Robot . The VEX IQ System is intended to be a mobile robotics design platform. As such, a VEX IQ Challenge robot, for the purposes of the VEX IQ Challenge, has the following subsystems:...
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These number plates must fulfill all Robot rules Figure 9 – A VEX IQ Challenge License Plate with a VEX IQ Challenge Team Number written upon it. <R4> At the start of each Match Robot , the must satisfy the following constraints.
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Components from the VEX IQ product line, unless otherwise specifically noted within these rules. a. During inspections if there is a question about whether something is an official VEX IQ component, a team will be required to provide documentation to an inspector that proves the component’s source.
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Products from the VEX EDR or VEXpro product line cannot be used for construction. Products from the VEX product line that are also cross listed as part of the VEX IQ product line are legal. d. Mechanical/structural components, aside from those excluded below, from the VEX...
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Robotics by HEXBUG, VEX EDR, or VEXpro product line are not allowed. Robots must use one of the VEX IQ 900 MHz radio, VEX IQ 2.4 GHz radio, or VEX IQ Smart Radio in conjunction with their VEX IQ Robot Brain.
Programming Skills Matches , which will be Match autonomous (no VEX IQ controller) with limited human interaction. Each will Robot consist of only one Awards will be given to top teams in each format. Awards will also be given for overall performance in the judged criteria.
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VEX IQ Challenge Ringmaster – Game Manual Schedule • The Qualifying Match schedule will be available prior to opening ceremonies on the day of the event. This schedule will indicate alliance partners and Match pairings. For events with Match multiple fields, the schedule will also indicate on which field the will take place.
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<T6> At many events, the playing field will be placed on the floor. Some Event Partners may choose to elevate the playing fields. At the 2018 VEX Robotics World Championship, the platforms will be 18” high.
VEX IQ Challenge Ringmaster – Game Manual Robot Skills Challenge Robot Skills Challenge Rules Please note that all rules from “The Game” section of the manual apply to Robot Skills, unless otherwise specified. Skills Match Starting At the beginning of each...
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Rings will be removed from the playing field and can no longer be used. Drivers <PSC2> Teams must bring their VEX IQ Controller to the field with them, although start the Robot by pressing a button on the brain or manually activating a sensor, and may not engage the...
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