Resources

Info pack

Info pack

Read up on our information about Sumobots.

Introductory Workshop

Introductory Workshop

Please come to meet new people, get the kits, and the food.

Arduino Basics

Arduino Basics

This week we will be covering, how to use and wire your Arduino, teaching you how to code your Arduino and how to get your sensors working.

CAD, Lasercutting and 3D Printing

CAD, Lasercutting and 3D Printing

This week we will be covering, how to use OnShape, lasercut and steps to prepare and send in your 3D prints.

Soldering, Wiring, and Motor Control Workshop

Soldering, Wiring, and Motor Control Workshop

This week we will be covering the basics of soldering, connecting motors to the Arduino and controlling the motor in the Arduino IDE.

Starter Code

Starter Code

This guide provides a basic scaffold of code to control a sumobot. We have created 3 separate files for participants of different skill levels.

Knockout Registration Form

Knockout Registration Form

Hello fellow Sumobot competitors! The time has come to put your creations against each other!

Videos

Sumobots Trailer

Sumobots Trailer

Watch our Sumobots 2024 Trailer on our Youtube!

Arduino Basics Tutorial

Arduino Basics Tutorial

Watch our Arduino Basics Tutorial on our Youtube!

CAD - Sumobots 2024

CAD - Sumobots 2024

This video covers basic CAD using Onshape!

Motor Control - Sumobots 2024

Motor Control - Sumobots 2024

This video covers motor control using the Arduino and L298N motor driver to get your motors spinning!

3D Printing With Cura - Sumobots 2024

3D Printing With Cura - Sumobots 2024

This video covers basic 3D printing with Cura!

Others

Workshop Safety Badge

Workshop Safety Badge

‼️IMPORTANT‼️ If you or any of your team members do not have a makerspace safety induction badge, be sure to get one before our Week 3 workshops!

Arduino IDE

Arduino IDE

Please make sure you have installed the Arduino IDE before attending the workshop!

CH340G Drivers

CH340G Drivers

For all windows users make sure you install the CH340G drivers as well!

Onshape

Onshape

Please make sure you make an account for OnShape BEFORE the workshop, using your school email.