Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge
Bobsled Supply Run (Formerly All Things Considered)
Professional Course
Created by Basil Abualsiba & Anthony Maldonado
Story:
Before every big bobsled run, the crew must move important gear such as tools, wax, and sled components up to the start house. Winter conditions make this tougher than it looks. Your robot represents the support team and must transport four supply crates from the staging area to the top of the course.
There are two valid routes. The hill climb is the steady and dependable way to reach the start zone and it earns the highest points. The alternative is a risky shortcut that crosses the frozen water. This path is faster but much less stable and is worth fewer points. Choose your route and deliver the gear your team needs.
Will your robot complete the trek, beat the cold, and get the sled ready for its run?
Bill of Materials:
|
Material |
Quantity |
Availability |
Unit Cost |
Total Cost |
|
Gorilla Wood Glue 18oz |
1 |
Home Depot |
$5.84 |
$5.84 |
|
¼ Inch Thick 4X8 Foot Plywood Sheet |
2 |
Home Depot |
$15.92 |
$31.84 |
|
Stops Rust Gloss Sunburst Yellow Spray paint |
3 |
Home Depot |
$4.27 |
$12.81 |
|
Stops Rust Satin Sapphire Spray paint |
2 |
Home Depot |
$4.27 |
$8.54 |
|
Rust Gloss Hunter Green |
2 |
Home Depot |
$4.27 |
$8.54 |
|
Stops Rust Gloss Sail Blue Spray paint |
2 |
Home Depot |
$4.27 |
$8.54 |
|
Stops Rust Gloss White Spray paint |
3 |
Home Depot |
$3.98 |
$11.94 |
|
Wooden Blocks in Unfinished Wood (1.75 in to a side) |
1 |
Home Depot |
$2.87 |
$2.87 |
|
Foam Brushes |
4 |
Home Depot |
$0.68 |
$2.72 |
|
Total Cost |
|
|
|
$93.64 |
Scoring Matrix:
|
Task |
Description |
Pts |
|
Start |
Robot begins touching the white start square. One block is placed in each of the starting squares of the same color |
|
|
Check the Equipment |
Block moved entirely out of its starting zone |
50 |
|
|
Maximum |
200 |
|
Crossing the River |
|
|
|
Icy crossing |
Block crosses line A at the water level. |
25 |
|
Block crosses line B at the water level. |
25 |
|
|
Bobsled hill |
Block crosses line A on the Bobsled hill. |
50 |
|
Block crosses line B on the Bobsled hill. |
50 |
|
|
|
Maximum |
400 |
|
Setup |
|
|
|
Ground |
Block is in contact with a lower end zone surface at the end of the run. |
50 |
|
Hill |
Block is in contact with an upper end zone surface at the end of the run. |
100 |
|
|
Block is in contact with a wrong-color end zone surface at the end of the run. |
-50 |
|
|
Maximum |
400 |
|
Total |
|
1000 |
Dimensions and Building Instructions