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KILLSWITCH Cardboard

Larry — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:46:07 GMT

→GAMEPLAY: Changed grappling & pinning from 15 to 10 seconds; change stuck or entangled from 5 to 10 seconds and update language to include being stuck in the arena; completely reworded Incapacitated Robots; Updated Declaring the winner to eliminate both lose rule.

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	Competitors will have a minimum of thirty minutes between any two matches. This time is intended for battery charging, maintenance, and repair. If a robot is unable to compete within five minutes of scheduled match time, the match is forfeited.		Competitors will have a minimum of thirty minutes between any two matches. This time is intended for battery charging, maintenance, and repair. If a robot is unable to compete within five minutes of scheduled match time, the match is forfeited.
	=== Grappling and Pinning ===		=== Grappling and Pinning ===
	Robots may not win by grappling or pinning their opponents. Grappling and/or pinning is allowed for a maximum of ~~fifteen~~ seconds at a time. An attacker that does not stop a pin or lift when requested by a referee may be declared the match loser unless the two robots are stuck together.		Robots may not win by grappling or pinning their opponents. Grappling and/or pinning is allowed for a maximum of ten seconds at a time. An attacker that does not stop a pin or lift when requested by a referee may be declared the match loser unless the two robots are stuck together.
	When a pin is released, the attacker must move far enough away after releasing the opponent that the opponent has an opportunity to escape for the pin to be considered released.		When a pin is released, the attacker must move far enough away after releasing the opponent that the opponent has an opportunity to escape for the pin to be considered released.
	=== Stuck or Entangled Robots ===		=== Stuck or Entangled Robots ===
	Matches will be paused to separate robots in the event that they become stuck together in the arena and cannot separate from each other after ~~five~~ seconds.		Matches will be paused to separate robots in the event that they become stuck together in the arena and cannot separate from each other or become stuck in the arena itself (''gutters, hazards, floor, etc.'') after ten seconds.

	=== Neutral Area Restart ===		=== Neutral Area Restart ===
	Before restarting a match that has been paused to release stuck robots, the robots may be driven to neutral areas of the arena if directed to do so by a referee.		Before restarting a match that has been paused to release stuck robots, the robots may be driven to neutral areas of the arena if directed to do so by a referee.
	=== Incapacitated Robots ===		=== Incapacitated Robots ===
	If a robot ~~does not appear to be able to move freely, the referee may ask that the robot perform~~ a ~~mobility test (drive in a straight line, drive in a figure eight) in order to prove~~ that ~~the robot~~ is still ~~able~~ to ~~compete effectively~~. If the ~~robot fails~~ the ~~test,~~ it ~~is counted as~~ incapacitated and has lost the match.		A fully immobilized robot is a dead robot. Generally a bot that is still trying to fight and that exhibits some form of mobility will be allowed to continue. If a bot has completely lost the ability to move about the arena in some form or fashion it may be declared incapacitated and has lost the match.

	=== Forfeiting ===		=== Forfeiting ===
	At any time, a competitor can voluntarily forfeit a match. Under this circumstance, the opponent must cease attacking. This counts as a loss for the forfeiting robot and a win for the competitor.		At any time, a competitor can voluntarily forfeit a match. Under this circumstance, the opponent must cease attacking. This counts as a loss for the forfeiting robot and a win for the competitor.
	=== Declaring the Winner ===		=== Declaring the Winner ===
	The goal of KILLSWITCH is to destroy your opponent spectacularly. The best case is one in which the other robot is in pieces and on fire. Things may not work out that way, however… so a robot will be declared the winner when		The goal of KILLSWITCH is to destroy your opponent spectacularly. The best case is one in which the other robot is in pieces and on fire. Things may not work out that way, however… so a robot will be declared the winner when
	• the other robot is incapacitated ~~or out of control~~		• the other robot is incapacitated
	• the other player surrenders		• the other player surrenders
	If neither of these conditions are met~~, both robots lose~~. Remember: the goal ~~isn't to survive, it's~~ to ~~kill.~~		If neither of these conditions are met then the winner will be chosen by the referee and/or crowd choice. Remember: the goal is to have fun!!

	=== Bracketing ===		=== Bracketing ===
	Initially, all qualified competitors will be randomly seeded in the Warriors' Bracket.		Initially, all qualified competitors will be randomly seeded in the Warriors' Bracket.
	Upon suffering a loss in the Warrior's Bracket, robots that are still operable (or that can be made so) will be randomly seeded in the Losers' Bracket.		Upon suffering a loss in the Warrior's Bracket, robots that are still operable (or that can be made so) will be randomly seeded in the Losers' Bracket.
	A loss in the Loser's Bracket means a robot is out of the competition.		A loss in the Loser's Bracket means a robot is out of the competition.

Killswitch Rules 2024

Larry — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:40:11 GMT

Undo revision 5346 by Larry (talk)

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FreeCAD

Billy — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:22:09 GMT

Installation

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	=== Installation ===		=== Installation ===
			As of March 31, 2026 the preferred version of FreeCAD to run will be the latest version found here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases. This version is preferred because it includes support options for our CNC, NibblerBOT, that aren't available in other versions. FreeCAD is available to run on many platforms including LINUX, Windows, and MacOS. You can find and download the appropriate version of FreeCAD for your OS here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases

	===== The installation of Unsigned Applications may require additional steps. =====		===== The installation of Unsigned Applications may require additional steps. =====

	* MacOS installation note: You may need to run <code>xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/FreeCAD.app</code> before MacOS will let you launch FreeCAD. ~~(HT: adam_williams)~~		* MacOS installation note: You may need to run <code>xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/FreeCAD.app</code> before MacOS will let you launch FreeCAD.
	* Windows - various methods for Installing Unsigned Applications:		* Windows - various methods for Installing Unsigned Applications:
	** Change App Installation Sources (Windows 10/11): Go to Settings > Apps > Advanced App Settings (or "Apps & features") and change "Choose where to get apps" to Anywhere.		** Change App Installation Sources (Windows 10/11): Go to Settings > Apps > Advanced App Settings (or "Apps & features") and change "Choose where to get apps" to Anywhere.
	** Enable Developer Mode: Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > For developers and enable Developer Mode to allow installation of apps from any source.		** Enable Developer Mode: Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > For developers and enable Developer Mode to allow installation of apps from any source.
	** Use PowerShell for MSIX/Appx Packages: Run an elevated PowerShell and use Add-AppPackage -AllowUnsigned "C:\Path\To\App.msix" to install packages without a valid signature.		** Use PowerShell for MSIX/Appx Packages: Run an elevated PowerShell and use Add-AppPackage -AllowUnsigned "C:\Path\To\App.msix" to install packages without a valid signature.

	As of March 31, 2026 the preferred version of FreeCAD to run will be the latest version found here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases. This version is preferred because it includes support options for our CNC, NibblerBOT, that aren't available in other versions. FreeCAD is available to run on many platforms including LINUX, Windows, and MacOS. You can find and download the appropriate version of FreeCAD for your OS here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases

	=== Learning The Software ===		=== Learning The Software ===

FreeCAD

Larry — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:27:19 GMT

Installation

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	** Use PowerShell for MSIX/Appx Packages: Run an elevated PowerShell and use Add-AppPackage -AllowUnsigned "C:\Path\To\App.msix" to install packages without a valid signature.		** Use PowerShell for MSIX/Appx Packages: Run an elevated PowerShell and use Add-AppPackage -AllowUnsigned "C:\Path\To\App.msix" to install packages without a valid signature.

	As of March 13, 2026 the preferred version of FreeCAD to run is FreeCAD ~~1.1 Release Candidate 3 - CAM+1~~. This version is preferred because it ~~is stable and~~ includes support options for our CNC, NibblerBOT, that aren't available in other versions. FreeCAD is available to run on many platforms including LINUX, Windows, and MacOS. You can find and download the appropriate version of FreeCAD for your OS here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases~~/tag/1.1rc3-cam+1~~		As of March 31, 2026 the preferred version of FreeCAD to run will be the latest version found here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases. This version is preferred because it includes support options for our CNC, NibblerBOT, that aren't available in other versions. FreeCAD is available to run on many platforms including LINUX, Windows, and MacOS. You can find and download the appropriate version of FreeCAD for your OS here - https://github.com/Connor9220/FreeCAD/releases

	=== Learning The Software ===		=== Learning The Software ===