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.

#PiWars tweets

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HisarCSHisarCS@HisarCS·
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We attended @PyConUK 2019 with our #PiWars Turkey library. We gave a talk on how competition based libraries can catalyze #Python learning. #PyConUK2019

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NeaveEngKeegan Neave@NeaveEng·
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I found an app for my Surface I like, did some sketches of ideas for #MacFeeglePrime, my #PiWars entry, almost certainly going with the Johnny Five theme...

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ZodiusInfuserChris Parrott@ZodiusInfuser·
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Doing a bit of upside-down testing with my hexapod #robot for #PiWars Mini Conference. I remember it moving much smoother than this back in the day, so some debugging is needed

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MyITInstructorKerry Bruce 🤖@MyITInstructor·
14 Sep

@Geeky_Tim @CNMonline @CNMHackerSpace That's the plan! First #PiWars specific meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday evening.

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ptbw2000Phil Willis@ptbw2000·
14 Sep

@MicroGirlGeek @PiWarsRobotics Back to using the 10A per channel Cytron board used in previous #PiWars bots. It has test buttons for each motor so really nice to debug if needed.
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PiWarsRoboticsPi Wars@PiWarsRobotics·
14 Sep

The #PiWars Mini Conference on 5th October is ALMOST SOLD OUT. Just a very few tickets remaining and sales STOP at 4pm!!! If you want to attend the conference, now's the time to get your tickets! More info at https://t.co/0mqKLrNZGx

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PiWarsRoboticsPi Wars@PiWarsRobotics·
14 Sep

Tindie are sponsoring the #PiWars Mini Conference! One of the best places to buy direct from other makers, it's great to have their continued support.

Discount codes for every attendee, and a nice chunky voucher as a raffle prize. Thanks @tindie!

4 tickets left, sale closes 4PM

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Pi Wars 2020

The 2020 competition will take place on 28th & 29th March in Cambridge, UK. Find out more here.

Read the General Rules here and find out about the 2020 challenges here. We are now accepting applications for entry.

Time left to apply

Deadline for Sunday applicants: Tuesday, 24th September

Deadline for Saturday applicants: Tuesday, 1st October

Pi Wars Mini Conference 2019

Saturday 5th October in Cambridge, UK.

Pi Wars Conference logo

This one-day event is a celebration of Pi Wars, bringing together veterans and newbies, with a programme featuring both longer presentations and lightning talks. Tickets are now available!

Mailing list

Please sign up to our mailing list for announcements and Pi Wars-related news.

Sponsorship

Please contact us if you are at all interested in sponsoring Pi Wars 2020. Detailed information about sponsorship can be found on this page.

Badges and trophies

At Pi Wars 2019, well-known manufacturer 4tronix made our Badges and Trophies.

For code for the Badges and Trophies, please visit piwars.org/badge

PiWarsBot

The brilliant artist Thomas Heasman-Hunt, who runs @smolrobots, was at Pi Wars 2019 and has drawn the wonderful PiWarsBot. If you'd like to buy a t-shirt, gift or other merchandise featuring this bot, head over to Redbubble.