Dash Bash - Stadium Showdown

Event Description

Event Description:

Mixxer Community Makerspace has rented out the Winston Salem Dash baseball stadium to host one of the largest insect weight competitions in the US.

Event information:

REGISTRATION IS BEING HELD OFF-SITE ON JULY 18 @ NOON. PLEASE GO TO THE FOLLOWING LINK TO FINALIZE YOUR SPOT.  

https://www.wsmixxer.org/event-details-registration/dash-bash-stadium-showdown-robot-competitor-registration 

Location: Truist Stadium:  951 Ballpark Wy, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Schedule: 

Saturday, October 10 2026:

- Stadium opens at 6:00am

-  6:30am - 8:30am safety inspections

-  8:30am Builder's Meeting 

- 9:00am fighting begins

- Lunch will be provided in the form of meal tickets that can be used at various vendors at the stadium (2 meals per bot)

- Junk bot rumble and Hockey matches will take place as time allows.

Event Details:

• Duration: two-minute fights, twenty minute guaranteed between fights. One deferment allowed per robot.
• If you do not pass safety before 8:30, you will have to use your deferment to compete.
• Judging: 3 judge panel using 5-4 (damage, engagement) metric. Damage is worth 5 points while engagment is worth 4. Each judge picks a winner. 
• Cage 1: 8’x8' arena with steel floor (FC Ants and beetles)
• Cage 2: 6'x6' arena with steel floor (plants and fairies)
• The event will be modified double elimination 
• Bring your own power strip.  Each team will have one table (5’ minimum), two chairs, and a nearby power outlet. Your equipment and storage will need to stay within the table volume.
• Live Stream will be available 

Fees: Includes 2 pit passes per robot

• Varying Prices Depending on Weightclass
• Each individual robot will receive 2 meal vouchers 
• Due to Truist Stadium needing a physical ticket for every competitor, any additional team members or guests associated with a team that wants to be allowed in the pit area will need to pay an additional $20 per person (includes additional meal voucher)

Robot Rules:

• 900 MHz, 2.4GHz, or spectrum radios required. Anything else needs prior approval
• No flame weapons, no gas-powered robots. SPARC v1.5 rules apply
• All Lipo batteries must be in a closed LiPo bag while charging
• A visible weapon lock is required for all weapons.
• A switch and power light are required. A jumper is acceptable in place of a switch if it can be easily and quickly connected
• Only one robot per driver per weight class please.
• Controlled motion is defined as the ability to move from one corner of the arena to the opposite corner in less than one minute. 
• Event registration implies your consent for photos, videos, etc. during the event to be used by Mixxer Makerspace for social media, advertising, live-stream, etc.
• A release form will be sent to each competitor. Return the completed form to Robotics@wsmixxer.org 
• Release form and payment for accepted bots are due July 1st. At that time, those who have not submitted may be dropped to the wait list, so others can be added. Payment and paperwork are not required while you are on the waitlist. 

Plastic Ant rule clarifications:

• Sparc v1.5 plastic ant rules
• Must be 3D printed plastic
• PET, PETG, ABS, PLA, PLA+, HIPS are the only materials that can be used for the chassis and weapons. 
• No other types of plastics or materials are allowed
• Foam, Lego, or other Sparc v1.5 wheels are allowed. TPU & cast wheels are acceptable. TPU may not be used for any components other than wheels, belts, and pulleys.
• If TPU is used as a material for wheels, they must be less than 2" in diameter, and less than 0.5" in width (Exception is big wheeled bots... Your designed must be approved by Drew (drew@wsmixxer.org)
• If it can be touched, it must be plastic. It is acceptable to epoxy, tape, or screw 3D printed components together and heads of the screws to be visible if they're only used for minimal support (i.e., attaching the top onto the sides of the robot, gluing 3D printed parts together at the seam if they'd be bigger than your print bed, etc.) 
• Motors, electronics, axles, fasteners and adhesives can be any reasonable material but cannot be used in such a way to enhance the structural integrity, armor the robot, or enhance any weapon.
• Robot may be disqualified at the Event Organizer’s discretion if it is deemed to violate the spirit of the class. Contact the event organizer ahead of time if you are not sure your robot meets the above definition. 

Communication:

• NC/Triangle Area Discord – In-depth discussions and updates will be posted there
• Email robotics@wsmixxer.org with questions
• An email will be sent to registered builders the week of the event with final rules, information about parking, etc.

NOTE: 4 Plant spots will be reserved for Mixxer teams. 

Awards:

• Trophies presented Saturday night, when final fights end.
• Trophies will be given to the 1st through 3rd place robots, as well as the winner of the rumble.
• Trophies will also be given to the most destrucive robot and the most destroyed robot.

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