Pi Wars – the Raspberry Pi robotics challenge competition

What is Pi Wars?

Pi Wars is an international, challenge-based robotics competition in which teams build Raspberry Pi-controlled robots and then compete in various non-destructive challenges to earn points. The competition takes place over a single weekend and prizes and medals are awarded to those competing at the end of each day. In previous years, we've had teams from schools, families, groups of hobbyists and solo roboteers. We can take up to 76 teams over the event weekend which takes place in Cambridge, UK. The competition is open to anyone from around the world. To get a flavour of the day, take a look at the video below or check out other Pi Wars videos on YouTube.

Pi Wars 2019

The 2019 event will take place on 30th & 31st March at the Cambridge Computer Laboratory in England. You can find more information here. Spectator tickets will be on sale from 1st December.

Time to event

To coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landings, our 2019 competition is space exploration-themed!

#PiWars tweets

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MattC_STFCMatt@MattC_STFC·
2h

Oh hello @pimoroni @Raspberry_Pi @PiWarsRobotics #piwars

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raspiboticsRasPiBotics (The Featherstone Rover)@raspibotics·
6h

#PiWars People, What do you think is best for piwars/what are going to use?

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piofthingsPi of things@piofthings·
13h

Right then, only 2 out of 4 wheels in place... but they move... finally... some tangible progress... #PiWars

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piofthingsPi of things@piofthings·
14h

after painstakingly preparing two motors for testing... I find... they are... ahem... oh well... all is not lost, they'll just go in opposite corners eventually... #PiWars!

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piofthingsPi of things@piofthings·
15h

Is this considered a 'fair' job #PiWars veterans 😬?

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drfootlegDr Footleg@drfootleg·
15 Nov

@piofthings @Raspberry_Pi @PiWarsRobotics I knew something like this would happen as soon as I clicked the order button on the @pimoroni website for my #PiWars parts!

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piofthingsPi of things@piofthings·
15 Nov

Wow! They are making special @Raspberry_Pi models for @PiWarsRobotics now! Wooo hoo... dream come true, Pi 3 power without the bulky ports... my prayers have been answered! #PiWars https://t.co/c6CIjdkkqm

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TeachesCompSciChristine Harvey@TeachesCompSci·
14 Nov

@OkComputing @clcsimon @Baggiepr @teknoteacher @mberry Also @PiWarsRobotics #PiWars with @recantha @Geeky_Tim @CambridgeJam

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drfootlegDr Footleg@drfootleg·
14 Nov

@GuildOfMakers Really close to having my laser kerf adjustments spot on for a perfect fit of my parts. They should slot together without forcing them, but not be wobbly. All the electronics on their way from @pimoroni and most of the fasteners delivered. Will have a #PiWars robot running soon!

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Sponsorship

We are now seeking sponsors for Pi Wars 2019. Please contact us if you are at all interested in sponsoring or finding out more. Detailed information about sponsorship can be found on this page.

Sponsors for 2019