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Competitor Info
for Mecha-Mayhem 2008
The information on this page
may change as the event is finalized. |
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Registration: |
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Registration will be handled
through the builders database. |
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Rules: |
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Our rule set can be
found here:
Mecha-Mayhem 2008 Rules.pdf |
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Weight Classes: |
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Wheeled |
Non-Wheeled |
Fee |
| 150g |
150 gram |
300 gram |
$10 |
| Ant |
1 pound |
2 pound |
$20 |
| Beetle |
3 pound |
6 pound |
$30 |
| Hobby |
12 pound |
24 pound |
$45 |
| Feather |
30 pound |
60 pound |
$70 |
| Light |
60 pound |
120 pound |
$100 |
| Middle |
120 pound |
240 pound |
$175 |
| Heavy |
220 pound |
440 pound |
$250 |
| Super |
340 pound |
N/A |
$350 |
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Frequencies: |
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Because this is a hobby show and there are other groups
running R/C equipment we will be limited to specific
frequencies in the 75MHz band. These will be announced
as soon as information becomes available. We are also
allowed to run 2.4GHz and 900MHz systems.
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Schedule: |
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Thursday, Oct. 16th: |
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9am - 6pm: Check-In & Safety
Inspections
(If Needed) |
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Friday, Oct. 17th: |
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9am - 6pm: Check-In & Safety
Inspections & Combat |
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Saturday, Oct. 18th: |
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8am - 5pm: Combat |
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Sunday, Oct. 19th: |
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8am - 5pm: Combat |
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Rules & Procedures: |
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Mecha-Mayhem 2008 will be using
the RFL rules and procedures with some small modifications.
Our specific rules and procedures will be posted shortly. |
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Venue: |
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This event will have one sweet
venue, the iHobby Expo
in Rosemont, IL. This event is an annual trade show
and expo, and is the worlds largest R/C and model hobby show
with an expected attendance of 20,000 people. |
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Lodging: |
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Logging is available at the
discount rate offered to all iHobby attendees. Further
information can be found here:
http://www.ihobbyexpo.com/hotel.cfm |
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Shipping: |
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Robots can be shipped directly
to the venue. Their is a fee of $11 per 100 lbs
by the Rosemont Exposition Services. This includes
advance storage, delivery to the venue, and storage of
containers during the event. Further information will
be posted shortly. |
