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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pinski1_The Fallen@pinski1_·
12 Nov

Oh this looks interesting for the makers of #PiWars : https://t.co/gYDd0umi2h

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piofthingsPi of things@piofthings·
11 Nov

Okay, so #PiWars gurus, if I am to use capacitors across terminals of motors to reduce back EMF, what should the rating of the capacitor be? I seem to have two atm one is 22pF and other undefined 😊... cc: @Worlds6440 @CannonFodder @PiTutorials

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PiDrogenPiDrogen@PiDrogen·
11 Nov

@ShockbotsUK thank you so much for Nathan’s cap. He loves it. Keep following us to see our team @PiDrogen in #PiWars 2019. @PiDrogen to win. #robotsrule #pidrogentowin #STEM

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MicroGirlGeekAmy W@MicroGirlGeek·
11 Nov

New spoiler for Forest Fighters #PiWars blog entry. https://t.co/Q1Pzvl6zeH

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MolloyLaurenceLaurence Molloy@MolloyLaurence·
10 Nov

After a 3 week hiatus, today we made some #piwars progress.

1. Pi-hosted Ghost blogging server updated to 2.0. Will commence blogging in earnest soon.

2. Camera attached & @Pi_Borg Monsterborg webUI running. Control from mobile. One set of motors found to be rotating backwards.

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MolloyLaurenceLaurence Molloy@MolloyLaurence·
10 Nov

@Worlds6440 @lostcaggy @pimoroni looking for an answer to this question as discussing purchasing with #piwars partner. Certain it was answered but can't seem to find that answer now. 🙁

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drfootlegDr Footleg@drfootleg·
9 Nov

#PiWars @pimoroni order submitted.*

*First order. Who am I kidding?

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framcomputersciFramlingham College Computer Science@framcomputersci·
9 Nov

Computer Science Scholar Harry Hook working on the next phase of Robot Wars- designing his own chassis to be printed! #piwars #RaspberryPi #edtech #icanatfram

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IsiovielSarah Townson@Isioviel·
9 Nov

Got all the components on a larger chassis, so now have a test base for #PiWars. Seems to drive mostly in a straight line, despite the motors being attached with hot glue! #Makevember #SkyFawkes

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drfootlegDr Footleg@drfootleg·
9 Nov

Today I learned how to use the interference detection feature in @SOLIDWORKS CAD. If only I had done this before I laser cut all my parts this week! It picked up the holes I had sized too small and the collision between my main pivot bolt spacers and the nuts on my servos #PiWars

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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