Inspired by micro mouse maze robotic competitions, the Forge brings you the Macro Mouse robotic event. Why Macro? Micro mice robots are a challenge to build and program to run a maze autonomously, so we decided on larger robots. This is year one, so you can use a robot you have, build a new robot or buy a robot. Yes there will be a “competition” but we are doing this for fun so most competitors will run the maze using remote control. Watch the video to get inspired and join us!
This is a shortened “beta” workshop to work out the bugs. In 2027 we plan a full workshop with the goal to autonomously run the maze. This year competitors will remote control their robots. (If there are autonomous robots we will have a category for them in the competition.) The following robots are allowed: Lego Robots, Re-programmed SumoBots and Purchased Robots.
Workshop Schedule:
Workshop #1 Sun Nov 8, 2 – 4pm
Info / Orientation / How the competition will work / Available Tools / Schedule
Workshop #2 Sun Nov 15 from 4:30 – 6:30pm (After the Art and Maker Faire from 2-4pm. You are welcome at both events.)
Rules Brief & Practice Maze available for testing
Workshop # 3 Sun Nov 22, 2 – 4pm
Open Build Day / Help with building and programming / Maze available for testing.
Workshop #4 Sun Nov 29, 2 – 4pm
Optional Build Day (Thanksgiving weekend. We will be open!)
Workshop #5 Sun Dec 6, 2 – 4pm
Open Build Day / Help with building and programming / Maze available for testing
The Main Event (Competition) Sun Dec 13, 2 – 4pm
Competition and fun