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These are the tasks we need to complete before the October 13, 2018 KILLSWITCH Deathmatch.
| Task | Notes | Skills Needed | Status | Challenge Accepted By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| level arena floor | floor sections not currently bolted down to frame. some sections may be off-square? | metalworking | - | (?) |
| add compressed gas bottle holders to frame | construct and weld to frame brackets for propane and nitrogen bottles so they don't sit on the ground, but are contained and integrated | metalworking | - | doug (design), (?) |
| add battery tray to frame | construct and weld to frame tray to hold two car batteries | metalworking | - | (?) |
| rework power supply to accommodate 12V battery option | add cutover switch and cabling to enable 12V battery operation rather than relying on external 120VAC source | electronics, maybe light metalworking | waiting for battery tray | issac, (?)
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| calibrate controller & weapon timing | arena brain firmware did not get calibrated last year before being put in service | coding, pneumatics | - | issac, doug |
| replace exhaust fans | existing exhaust fans have died; need to be replaced with new, reliable ones | electronics | parts ordered | issac, james, (?) |
| brand arena | our name and logo should be added prominently to all sides of the arena | painting(?) | - | (?) |
| make "KILLSWITCH" sign for arena roof | we need a carnival-style sign to go on the roof. it will need tall legs to get above the awnings and need to be removable for transport. it should have blinking/chasing LED lamps. | electronics, construction, coding | RGB LED strings purchased, design pending | issac, (?) |
| complete exterior lighting | colored vertical LED strands to decorate uprights and indicate game status | electronics, 3d printing | lights purchased and assembled; awaiting installation and wiring | issac, james, (?) |
| secure and reinforce walls | clear plastic walls currently taped in place. should be secured to frame [somehow] and a stronger "rail" added down low to contain new, more violent bots. ideally, low rail should be clear as well so kids can still see in. | (?) | - | (?) |
| add cameras inside arena | video from inside arena would greatly aid later promotional efforts | electronics, (?) | cheapo four-camera video surveillance system is available for use if desired (see issac) | (lead needed), james, (?) |
| recruit referee | we need someone conversant with the KILLSWITCH rules on the hook to watch bouts, call foul as necessary, and declare winners | assertiveness, observation | - | james, (?) |
| recruit videographer(s) | we need someone to record video of the fights and the crowd for future promotional purposes | videography, stamina | - | (?) |
Want to get involved..? Awesome! Post in the KILLSWITCH channel of our Mattermost server or mail the Board.