Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge
Shocker Racetrack
(Intermediate and Expert Teams)
Professional mission created by Gabe Martin and David Hubin
Description:
Its racing day At The Shocker Racetrack and you must complete two laps while avoiding the obstacles and getting through the course! This track involves corners, ramps, avoiding or moving obstacles, and going over bumpy terrain. Your goal is to finish two laps in under five minutes, if time runs out then scores will be calculated, and the run is ended.
Bill of Materials:
|
Material |
Quantity |
Availability |
Unit Cost (tax not included) |
Total Cost (tax not included) |
|
2 Inch Flat Brush |
1 |
Home Depot |
1.28 |
1.28 |
|
1 Inch Flat Brush |
1 |
Home Depot |
0.68 |
0.68 |
|
¼ Inch Thick 4X8 Foot Plywood Sheet |
1 |
Home Depot |
15.92 |
15.92 |
|
2 Inch Steel L-angle Brackets |
2 |
Home Depot |
1.36 |
2.72 |
|
.94 Inch Blue Scotch Tape |
1 |
Home Depot |
3.93 |
3.93 |
|
Painter’s Touch Flat White |
1 quart |
Home Depot |
9.48 |
9.48 |
|
Painter's Touch Flat Black |
1 half pint |
Home Depot |
3.98 |
3.98 |
|
Painter’s Touch Gloss Hunter Green |
1 quart |
Home Depot |
9.48 |
9.48 |
|
1 lb of Flat Sharp Point Screws |
1 |
Home Depot |
5.96 |
5.96 |
|
1X2 Inch 8 Foot Board |
4 |
Home Depot |
2.31 |
9.24 |
|
Wood Glue |
1 |
Home Depot |
2.97 |
2.97 |
|
Moulding ¼X13/32X4 Hardwood Panel (see detail photo in build instructions) |
2 |
Home Depot |
1.48 |
3.68 |
|
Scotch Extreme Velcro Fasteners 1”X3” |
1 pkg |
Home Depot |
10.28 |
10.28 |
|
2” x 4” x 8’ |
1 |
Home Depot |
3.47 |
3.47 |
|
Total Cost |
|
|
|
$83.07 |
Scoring Matrix:
2021 Rule Update: The robot must follow (drive on) the track – the green infield is not considered part of the track.
|
Task |
Detail |
Points |
|
|
Robot Begins touching the starting line (Checkpoint 7) |
|
|
Checkpoint 1 |
Robot crosses Checkpoint 1 |
100 |
|
Checkpoint 2 |
Robot crosses Checkpoint 2 |
50 |
|
Checkpoint 3 |
Robot crosses Checkpoint 3 |
50 |
|
Checkpoint 4 |
Robot crosses Checkpoint 4 |
100 |
|
Robot Avoids Oil Spill |
If robot touches slightly raised oil spill points are lost (25-point deduction for each oil spill touched) |
-25 |
|
Checkpoint 5 |
Robot crosses Checkpoint 5 |
50 |
|
Checkpoint 6 |
Robot crosses Checkpoint 6 |
50 |
|
Checkpoint 7 |
Robot crosses Checkpoint 7 and begins lap 2 |
100 |
|
Total Points |
|
1000 |
Build Instructions (pdf)
Checkpoint Map (pdf)
Photos (jpg):
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