Summer Events- IgniteBoise Dragster Race, BEAMbots, Boise Bot Competion!
Through the summer of 2009, the Reuseum will be organizing and participating in some great events. Community involvement is a passion and we believe that the relationship and value that we bring to ours is what gives us the ability to grow. Below are set dates for various workshops and projects that we will be providing as a source of public creativity and education for people of all ages. We are currently looking for sponsors, volutneers and collaborators to help with any of the events listed below so if you have ideas then drop me a note @ info@reuseum.com or on Twitter.com (@reuseum)
July 16th-”Ignite Boise Rubberband Dragster Race.”
People who attend IgniteBoise2 will have a chance to create “Rubberband Dragsters” that are made from reused household items and race them for awesome prizes during the half hour intermission.
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Schedule as follows:
5:00(30?) doors open, register, build cars- David from the Reusuem will provide a craft table and materials to make cars before speaking begins.
6:00 Ignite!
Intermission-Dragster Race and awards.
Apart from the core ingredients like having the same size rubberband, innovation and unique design is encouraged.
Full Kits and instructions will be available for free or donation in advance of the race at the Reuseum in Garden City, (visit reuseum.com for hours and location).
At doors open entrants will be able to submit a car according to guidelines such as this great link by PBS:
http://pbskids.org/designsquad/projects/rubber_band_car.html
Common ingredients for the cars are:
2 CD’s,
a kabob skewer
5″x6″ piece of cardboard
uniform size rubberband
A thread spool, a straw or 2 washers for axle
tape or glue
assembly time for a car is <20 min.
any other Q’s? let me know!
Regards,
Dave
Check out IgniteBoise and what it’s all about @ igniteboise.com!
July 23rd- BEAMbot Workshop at the Meridian Library
Come with a friend, by yourself (plenty of cool people to meet, btw) or especially a younger who might like to build a cool machine!
Where: Meridian Public Library (click for address), 1pm-4pm
By building a small robot (BEAMbot) Participants will learn the fundamentals of: Hand soldering, Electrical Circuits, hands on learning, methods of re-using household electronics in new applications, and will gain exposure to the local DIY community.
The concept of a BEAMbot is the sustainable function of a robot using recycled parts and is a great learning tool for those who would like to step into the world of technology by doing something creative.
Fostering Community collaboration, education for job skill sets and scientific study, exposure to art and self sustaining technologies, awareness of production waste vs. recycling process. Everyone who comes to this workshop will be using materials and components that were taken from household electronic appliances and excess waste from large establishments
September 19th- Boise Bot Competition “Out-Think, Out-Maneuver, Destroy”
WHEN/WHERE: TBA. If you have an idea for a venue, please email Info@reuseum.com
An all around competition designed to highlight and challenge the talent and ingenuity of creative hobbyists, students and geeks through a tournament in which robots that they design and build will compete. Three different “bot” classifications can be entered into three different styles of competition based on how to overcome an obstacle.
The three competitions are based off of the three ways to overcome and obstacle. One person may enter a robot for any and all competitions allowed. Multiple bots may be entered, or one so you can try for the Ironbot Trifecta. Anyone may enter and build a bot to compete with, or you can come and rally as a spectator for your favorite robot and place nonsensical bets on the success or failure of said robot.
The three categories for ’Bot sizes are:
Bug (small)-Up to 9VDC. Less than 3 lbs. Can be autonomous or remote controlled. These are the easiest and smallest robot to build. Dave from the Reuseum will be hand etching boards and assembling kits for anyone who would like to make a bug to compete. Competitions available to the Bugs are: Time Maze, Gyro Soccer and Sumo Battle.
Kitty (Med)- Up to 15VDC. Less than 15lbs. Can be autonomous or remote controlled. Competitions available to the kitties are the Time Maze, Gyro Soccer, and Sumo Battle. (however if entered into Sumo Battle, Kitties MUST be remote controlled.)
Beast (Large)-Up to 120VDC & 100lbs. MUST be remote controlled for safety reasons. Beasts can be entered into Battle only, this will be a demo exhibition only and will be operated in a safe and fun space. Beasts with unique capabilities can also be entered for display and demonstration only.
Kits for Bug-sized robots and parts for bigger robots are available at the Reuseum!
The Three Competitions:
Out-Think-”the Timed Maze”
Competitors will steer their robot through a maze for the best time. Open to Bugs and Kitties.
Out-Maneuver-”Gyro Soccer”
Open to Bugs and Kitties. Competitors will square off one-on-one and try to kick a ball in their opponent’s goal FTW!
Destroy- Sumo Battle & Junkyard Melee
Sumo Battle- A tournament composed of matches of three, sixty second rounds, may the best bot win. Open to Bugs and Kitties.
Melee will be the Gladiator-style junkyard deathmatch of our biggest “bots” teams may enter one robot at a time. If you are interested in making a Beastbot, please contact Info@reuseum.com about safety ground rules and we’ll put you on “that” list.
Remember-You can build one robot and enter all three competitions to win the Ironbot Trifecta, or you can make three ‘bots that each enter one for better chances, or you could just enter one bot in one competition.
Check out these links for more info on using recycled parts for robots and the BEAMbot movement online @ solarbotics.net and Instructables.com!
Check back to see what other awesome stuff we are planning! Other things in the works inlcude another BEAMbot workshop @ the Reuseum and an Arduino outfitting clinic for those who use that great prototyping device!








