KCOHG 2015 inSain Robotics Build Challenge

Saturday, July 18, 2015 9:00 AM until Sunday, July 19, 2015 6:00 PM

WHAT:The Kansas City Open Hardware Group invites you to come be a part of our upcoming Robotics Build Challenge! The challenge is open to all agents and backgrounds with the goal of promoting Open Hardware innovation and is geared towards those who are have a passion to learn about robotics.
WHY:The event will be an opportunity to learn, collaborate, and build great things. KCOHG is proposing a challenge for teams to develop Open Source robots that will be able to overcome a series of physical challenges.
WHERE:  SainLabs - 8021 Flint ST.   Lenexa, KS 66214
WHEN: 9 a.m.- CLOSE Saturday July 18th / 9a.m. - 5:00p.m. Sunday July 19th
HOW: You’ll work in teams of 2-4 builders to make produce a working robot. We'll provide you with a bunch of prototyping and build resources and lots of food to keep your batteries topped off. At the completion of the build process each team's robot will face off against each other in a battle of 6 challenges.
Each challenge has been crafted to help new and experienced builders apply technology principles and engineering concepts to solve real-world problems through a team approach.

The teams will be judged based on their completion of the challenges as well as the technical aspects of the robot itself.

In addition we will have Mentors who've done this kind of thing before to help anyone who isn't sure where to start, or isn't sure how to finish.

At the completion of the event KCOHG will work with the top 3 winning teams to create an Open Source Kit to be posted and distributed for the Open Source community.
WHO: Anyone with an idea or drive to innovate should sign up, regardless of skill level. Non-technical participants are equally welcome!
Registrants ("Builders") have the option to arrive as an individual or a team. If you're looking for a team, stop by one of our social sessions before the event, otherwise we’ll match everyone up into teams the day-of. Teams must be between 2-4 people.

Q: What does the challenge consist of:	A: The Robotics Challenge is composed of six fun and exciting contests. These activities are designed to provide builders with an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of various technology. Each contest will test your build in a different way. We don't want to reveal to much before the contest, however we can tell you one of the challenges is obstacle avoidance and another may be object detection.
Q: What kind of parts do we get?	A: We don't want to give away all the goodies just yet but here is a high level overview of what each team gets.  These may change depending on sponsor source lead times, although most of these items are already in kits for the teams.  BeagleBone Black Arduino Mega Arduino Uno Prototyping Shield Jumper Cables M/M Jumper Cables F/M Resistor 220R Resistor 4.7K Resistor 10K Resistor 1K Flame Sensor Mini Push Button Ambient Light Sensor Tilt Switch Sensor 8-Segment LED LM35 Temperature Sensor Relay Buzzer   Fan 130 Motor Tilt Sensor Ultrasonic Sensors Wheels, motors LM35 Temperature Sensor Infrared Receiver Photoresistor 10K Potentiometer Micro Servo Mini Control 6AA Battery Holder  Solderless Breadboard 5mm LED IR Receiver Diode Robot Frame  That is all we can say. We're keeping it a surprise because surprises are awesome!
Q: How are teams formed?	A: Registrants have the option to arrive as an individual or a team. If you're looking for a team, stop by one of our info sessions before the event, otherwise we’ll match everyone up into teams the day-of. Teams must be between 2-4 people.
Q: I’m a beginner can I still apply?	A: Don't worry! We think so! The event is open to anyone with an idea or drive to innovate should sign up, regardless of skill level. We encourage beginners to come and learn! We've got tons of mentors and our main focus is education, meaning we help with newcomers' needs by providing tutorials and online resources. Non-technical participants are equally welcome!
Q: Who can participate?	A: Absolutely anyone, yes even kids! Only caveat is that you need to register by the deadline so we can ensure adequate food, prizes and kits for your team.
Q: What should I expect?	A: A lot of fun, energy and development. We run around the clock so we’ll have action at all hours of the day, and plenty of things to keep you having fun for the necessary breaks.

Kansas City Open Hardware Group, a 3-year-old community-based nonprofit created to educate, promote and foster the use of Open Source Hardware.

To promote the groups belief that true innovation occurs through open and collaborative effort, KCOHG provides educational conferences and events advocating a better understanding of Open Source Hardware and its uses.
Kansas City Open Hardware Group, Inc.
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