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Section 8: Active Weapons
Every bot (or at least one bot that is part of a MultiBot) must have a real weapon (or multiple weapons). If the weapon does not look like it can damage or incapacitate another bot, your bot will not be accepted.
a. Weapon Definition
A weapon is a powered part of your bot that is remotely operated, independent of its mobility method (wheels or otherwise). The weapon can be used in conjunction with moving the bot, but the basic effectiveness of the weapon cannot depend on bot movement.
The weapon’s effectiveness also cannot depend on the use of Flames.
Wedges, Thwackbots and such are allowed, but must have additional powered weapons.
b. Projectile Weapons
Projectile weapons are allowed, as long as they do not create an arena-fouling problem. Projectile weapons must not use explosives. Springs, catapults and gas-pressure powered guns may be acceptable.
You may be required to show that your projectile weapon will not damage the Lexan exterior of the arena.
c. Multiple Weapons
A bot can have more than one weapon, but at least one of the installed weapons must display the ability to damage or incapacitate. The use of interchangeable (modular) weapons is encouraged. However, the bot cannot weigh more than the specified limit regardless of weapon configuration.
e. Spinning Weapons
Spinning weapons must have a fail-safe that causes power to be removed from the spinning
part(s) if the RC signal is lost. Spinning weapons must spin down from full speed to a full stop within
60 seconds on command from the remote controller, or if the RC signal is lost.
f. Prohibited Weapons
The following weapon types are not allowed under any circumstances:
• Fouling devices such as glue, nets, fishing line, ball bearings and such.
• Squirting liquids or liquefied gasses such as liquid Nitrogen.
• EMP generators or other means intended to damage or jam the opponent bot’s electronics.
• Deliberate smoke generators.
• Bright lights, lasers, etc.,that are distracting or dangerous to vision.
• Weapons that damage the other bot by destroying themselves
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