Pi Wars – the Raspberry Pi robotics challenge competition

What is Pi Wars?

Pi Wars is a two-day, challenge-based robotics competition in which Raspberry Pi-controlled robots are created by teams and then compete in various non-destructive challenges to earn points. Prizes and Medals are awarded at the end of the day in a ceremony. 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 and is run by the same team that organises the Cambridge Raspberry Jam. To get a flavour of the day, check out some of the action from the 2015 competition or check out other Pi Wars videos on YouTube.

Pi Wars 2017

Our thanks to Richard Hayler and the Cranmere CodeClub for sharing their experience of the event!

#PiWars tweets

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GuildOfMakersGuild of Makers@GuildOfMakers·
10h

@DougGore Well done for the weekend Doug, was nice meeting you at #PiWars.

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DougGoreDouglas Gore@DougGore·
10h

@GuildOfMakers A1: Finishing the construction of my #PiWars robot and then competing with it #makershour

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LMcUnderwoodLorraine Underwood@LMcUnderwood·
11h

A1 Hello! I've not made much this week as was at #PiWars Have done a lot of fixing on Cubert as it's not as travel-friendly as we hoped. And planning Cubert2 #makershour

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DougGoreDouglas Gore@DougGore·
12h

Anyone else still absolutely knackered after #PiWars? Three days on and I'm still so tired 😴🛏️💤

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davejavuprideDavid Pride@davejavupride·
13h

@recantha @Geeky_Tim I’ve just discovered Piwarski is an actual, real surname. How cool would that be?! Deed poll anyone? (I may be missing #PiWars a bit 🤖)

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EagleLabsCherryEagle Lab Maker Cam@EagleLabsCherry·
15h

It was nice to catch up with @DavidGilday #guinness #record holder at #PiWars. Would you like to attend a talk on #Lego #RubiksCube solving robots and see them in action at our #Cambridge Lab?

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heeedtheeed@heeedt·
19h

Less then 24hrs from order to delivery for a robot from @pimoroni

T'lads first steps towards #PiWars

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The 2018 competition

Pi Wars 2018 took place on 21st-22nd April at the Cambridge Computer Laboratory. Results will be posted soon.

Pi Wars 2019

We are currently discussing whether to hold a Pi Wars event in 2019. Please join our mailing list for notifications.

Featured video

Here's a video from team Featherstone Rover in preparation for the 2018 competition.

Sponsorship

Thank you to our sponsors for the 2018 competition. Please contact us if you are at all interested in sponsoring future events or take a look at our Sponsorship page for more information.

2018 Sponsors: