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I use it on my Mech to communicate with an Arduino Pro Mini on my gun board. Here is the code I use:

#include <SPI.h>


// SPI Ports Setup
// SPI1 Port - Not Used
SPIClass SPI_1(1);

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Due to the demise of Robogames in 2018 and then the demise of Bay Area Maker Faire last year, we have been looking for alternative events/locations for 2020. We've been in negotiations with...

Yes. We did hold a Mech Brawl in Dec. of 2019. Meant to post some pics of the event either here or on instagram... but slipped my mind and never got to it, but still might.

For the Mech Brawl for...

R-Team (Tucson) hasn't decided what we plan to do for the main Spring event yet. Maker Faires have begun popping up again, but nothing significant in driving distance from Tucson. We've also been...

Does look like they are getting more scarce.

I did find one for sale on Amazon:...

Both artans and I from RTEAM have used Macrofab. I'd say our experience with them has been fine. You pay a premium (as opposed to some place like OshPark) but you don't have to go through the hassle...

Ya.. several other web sites are reporting the same story. The rumor is they have suspended operations, laid off all employees, but have not declared bankruptcy. Potentially a restructuring of some...

That really cool as well!

In not so great news, also on Hack-A-day (and a few other sites as well):
https://hackaday.com/2019/06/07/maker-media-ceases-operations/

Not sure what that means for...

No, I'm absolutely enjoying this...

I took a perfectly good gun/hopper/loader design, that as giantflaw pointed out, one of our other club members spent countless time perfecting & that the rest...

Ok... just so I fully understand the problem at hand and the conundrum your in...
1) I believe you had the largest Mech at MFBA2019... maybe not by weight (that honor goes Josh) but by diameter.
2)...

I've just been emailing to people who request it. I can send it to you.

"Mysterious Holes" in loader filled with piper cleaner to provide a "soft" point of indecision
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My loader design is a finely engineered piece of machinery (and by that I mean dozens and dozens of trial and error 3D prints) and when used properly will provide many jam free battles.

I've used...

Screw Loader in action. Notice how I cleverly bounced all the BBs off the edge of the cup prior to entering.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgB8h20VCuc

I made a screw loader for one of my gun variants. Think I used it at one of the Robogames.

It was actually a lot more challenging to get to work w/o jamming than the wheel loaders. You have to...

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Looks good. I plan to be there with at least one of my Mechs (maybe two if I can fit them into the same case)

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When designing my hopper I went through many many attempts/designs till I got it to feed properly without jamming. I would set them up with a tube that would self feed back into the hopper...

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One of our club members, Toni, was interviewed at the 2019 Bay Area Maker Faire by Adam Savage's Tested website. Check it out here:
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FYI. We do have an instagram account @mechwarfare and I'll be posting pics/vids of Maker Faire 2019 on it over the next few days.

Also, made a mechwarfare dropbox. If people want access to...

Ya.. when we received them I didn't know what they meant (being new to Maker Faire), but figured it was a good thing. :happy:

Looking at 2018 Bay Area's editors choice awards, quite a few...

Sounds like we are going to try to have a NY Maker Faire event this year. I'm not running it.. James from West Point (formerly from Columbia) is organizing it and I'll help out as needed.
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Very nice compilation!

Do let us know how it goes, if you get one. During the event while fighting with video issues, the thought came to my mind if they made a transmitter that you could electronically change channels....

Veteran's Bracket


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Rookie's Bracket

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Mech Warfare Editor's Choice Awards

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Group Photo
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Here are the Final Results for Mech Warfare @ Maker Faire 2019:

Rookie League
Gold: Domino - RTeam
Silver: Airpod - Harvard Undergraduate Robotics Club
Bronze: Sarge - West Point
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Start time tomorrow (5/18/19) starting @ 10AM with first match Sarge vs. Unlucky Cat.

Second Match Airpod vs. SMMJ @ 10:20AM.

Third Match Domino vs. First Match Winner @ 10:40AM.

Day 1 Rankings After Mini-Games

Rookie League:
1. Domino
2. Airpod
3. Super Mega Microbot Junior
4. Sarge
5. Unlucky Cat

Veteran League:

Looking good. Be interested in seeing the up gr... err down grades.

We've been discussing what you've been doing with your motors, if they are direct drive, have gearing, or what. The jumping was...

Very impressive. Way to raise the bar.

I'd been contemplating sprucing up the way mine looks since last December but never got around to it. Now I maight have to...

Looking good Apophis!

Its more of a legs race really. Apophis, Nomad, and I have all been upgrading our servos away from the AX12's since last year. I've notice Immortal is using upgraded servos as well..

I don't see why not...

That's pretty ambitions... for just a little over two weeks left.

When you say video display... I'm assuming you mean for the Mechs (we also have videos in the arena now). We're using a variety of cameras/displays. There's really a lot more variety and better...

1) Where do you find elbow fittings with appropriate inner diameter? I can find 6mm or 1/4" ID precision straight tubing in a number of materials, but elbows and U/returns are just not available in...

We've had discussions about that rule in the past as well. It was a legacy rule and we're not sure what the rationale behind it was. The way I see it if your under 2" of the ground its potentially...

Looking real good. Expecting some real competitive matches at Maker Faire 2019.