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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):
Photo1

Bumps on the race track

Image of Race course

Image of Race course OilSlicks