Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge
Memory's The Thing
(Intermediate and Expert Teams)
Story:
WSU is creating a cloud storage system for the student body. They ordered two different types of memory chips to put in two different memory banks: one main and one backup. A total of 4 chips are to be installed. Your mission is to install the chips in the correct locations.
Bill of Materials:
Item |
Number |
Location |
Unit Cost |
Total Cost |
5mm x 4’ x 4’ Luan Panel (Full 4’ x 8’ price) |
1 |
Lowes |
$15.48 |
$15.48 |
1” x 2” x 8’ boards |
3 |
Lowes |
$1.22 |
$3.66 |
Gorilla Wood Glue |
1 |
Lowes |
$3.98 |
$3.98 |
Screws #6 x ½” Counter Sunk box |
1 |
Lowes |
$4.73 |
$4.73 |
½ Round Trim – 8’ stick |
1 |
Lowes |
$4.72 |
$4.72 |
2” x 4” x 8’ |
1 |
Lowes |
$2.68 |
$2.68 |
5/8” Dowel |
1 |
Lowes |
$1.76 |
$1.76 |
Flat Latex Paint Green – Gallon |
1 |
Walmart |
$9.84 |
$9.84 |
Samples of Satin Paint (1/2 Pint each) Blue and Yellow |
2 |
Lowes |
$3.48 |
$6.96 |
|
|
|
|
$53.81 |
Scoring Matrix:
2021 Rule Update: All programs must begin with a 20 second wait block. During the wait period, the judge will place the 4 memory chips, randomly drawn, onto the playing surface. Scoring proceeds as follows:
Task |
Detail |
Points |
1st chip partially installed |
Any part of the first chip touches the memory bank (blue or yellow square) |
50 |
1st chip fully installed |
The first chip must be fully contained within a memory bank |
50 |
2nd chip partially installed |
Any part of a second chip touches the memory bank (blue or yellow square) |
50 |
2nd chip fully installed |
A second chip must be fully contained within a memory bank |
50 |
3rd chip partially installed |
Any part of a third chip touches the memory bank (blue or yellow square) |
50 |
3rd chip fully installed |
A third chip must be fully contained within a memory bank |
50 |
4th chip partially installed |
Any part of a fourth chip touches the memory bank (blue or yellow square) |
50 |
4th chip fully installed |
A fourth chip must be fully contained within a memory bank |
50 |
1st chip is in the correct bank |
One chip is matched to the color of the memory bank |
100 |
2nd chip is in the correct bank |
A second chip is matched to the color of the memory bank |
100 |
3rd chip is in the correct bank |
A third chip is matched to the color of the memory bank |
100 |
4th chip is in the correct bank |
A fourth chip is matched to the color of the memory bank |
100 |
First two chips are stacked |
A pair of chips are one on top of the other |
100 |
Second two chips are stacked |
Second pair of chips are one on top of the other |
100 |
|
Points Possible |
1000 |
Drawings (pdf)
Build Instructions (pdf)