WMAA Last Chance Skills ONLY VEX V5 Robotics Competition

Allgemeine Info

Welcome to the West Michigan Aviation Academy (WMAA) Last Chance VEX V5 Skills Only Event.

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with VEX Robotics and have an official team number before registering for this event. Tournament fees must be paid before teams are allowed to compete. Registration and payments should be made through the events.vex.com website.

Engineering notebooks

No Judging or notebooks needed.

Competition Preparation

All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

Review all game information

1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. Robots must use VEX V5 parts.

2. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.

3. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on events.vex.com

4. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.

   • Goggles/Safety Glasses

   • Spare parts & tools

   • Batteries and chargers

   • Power strip and extension cord if needed

   • Laptop computer

   • Programming cable

   • Be sure to read about the tournament structure in the current game manual/

5. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby, as teams are close to each other in the venue pit area. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks, ask the tournament director for a safe location if grinding is needed.

6. Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your V5 Brain.

Consent Form

A completed form for all participants must be uploaded to events.vex.com prior to the tournament. Team leaders will need to check that all team members attending the event have completed the online consent form prior to the tournament.

Grade Level: High School

Fähigkeiten-Herausforderung angeboten: Ja

Bewertungsformat: Keine Beurteilung

Fähigkeiten-Herausforderung angeboten für VURC/VAIRC Teams: Nein