Rules

Only PLA, ABS, PETG, ASA, PET, and PLA+ are allowed. TPU, nylon, mixed plastics (with fiberglass, carbon fiber, etc.). PLA with abnormally strong strength properties are not allowed to keep the tournament fair for beginners: 'Overture Super PLA+' and 'Polymaker Polymax Tough PLA' are not allowed.

Yes, you can use springs, bands, and compressed air (for pneumatics- under 250psi). You cannot use black powder or any sort of explosive
See Sections 9, 10, 13

No, you cannot use any sort of invisible weapon

Our event is not considered sportsman class. You can ignore Section 16.1

Only your chassis, weapon, and armor have to be 3D printed. You can pick your material for wheels, as long as it can't be considered armor. You can use axles, screws, and fasteners; as long as they don't strengthen the chassis. See Section 16.3

no

Flying robots are not permitted in this tournament. (they don't tend to fight very well anyways)

When your opponent cannot move, they are counted out in a knockout. If your opponent's battery is exposed, it is an immediate knockout. After 3 minutes, the match is stopped and goes to 3 judges

No, you cannot use projectiles

For safety reasons, every robot must have its weapon system physically disabled. Use a clamp or metal rod to keep it disabled outside the arena

"Safe innovation is always encouraged, but surprising the event staff with your brilliant exploitation of a loophole may cause your robot to be disqualified before it ever competes."

Any controller using the standard 2.4GHz RF range is fine.
See Section 6.4.2

no

Robots using unconventional drivetrains can qualify for weight bonuses. Shufflers get a 25% weight bonus, non-traditional systems get 50%, and walkers (legs) get 100%. Contact the event organizer beforehand to get your bonus approved. These systems can be tough to implement for first-timers, we recommend using wheels!
See Sections 4 & 5

Yes, you may pin your opponents, usually by pushing them into a wall and not letting go. A pin is counted after 10 seconds, after which you must release your opponent. Pins make a good impression on the judges

If a fight has not ended in a knockout after 3 minutes, it goes to the judges. They judge based on Damage, Control, and Aggression

To ensure the arena does not get damaged, beetles have a weapon tip speed limit of 250mph. This will not affect most beetles unless you are REALLY going for speed! Event organizers may ask for details on LiPo cell count, motor kv rating, pulley ratios, weapon radius, or more to determine your weapon tip speed. LiPo cells will be counted as 4.2V/cell.