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Pre-Match Preparation
Robots and their control programs must be fully prepared in advance before entering the competition venue. Participants must be ready to begin the match immediately.
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Color & Score Connect
Overview
Review the win conditions and eligibility requirements for Color & Score Connect.
RULE 01
Color & Score Connect
Control your Connect robot to change the Battle Switches to your team's color. At the end of the match, the team with the most Battle Switches in its color wins.
Mission Touch Mission
Accuracy Accuracy
Record Completion Time
Operation Sportsmanship
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Components
Review the pre-match requirements, robot construction rules, battery regulations, wheel requirements, and component limits.
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Robot Construction
Robots must be built primarily using Probo CONNECT components.
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Battery Regulations
Only AA battery cases with non-rechargeable batteries are permitted. Rechargeable batteries are strictly prohibited. All batteries will be inspected before every match. Any battery that does not comply with the regulations will result in disqualification. Participants are encouraged to design their robots so that battery inspection can be performed easily.
Permitted Batteries:Alkaline NEO AA batteries (white, maximum 1.5V)
Alkaline FairMan AA batteries
Note: Only alkaline AA batteries with a maximum voltage of 1.5V are permitted.
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Wheel Regulations
Only the Probo CONNECT Standard Wheels may be used when building the robot. The use of any other type of wheel is prohibited.
※ Not allowed: Caterpillar tracks, Cater tires
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Components Limits
The number of motors, wheels, control boards, and other components is limited as follows.
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Drive Motor Selection
- Use either a Connect Motor or a Connect High-Speed Motor. (Choose one of the two options below.)
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Other Component limits
- Refer to the component limits for servo motors, controllers, battery cases, and wheels.
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Color & Score Connect
Robot Dimension
Review the robot dimensions, measurement guidelines, and allowable transformation range during the match.
Robot Dimensions
- 150 mm (L) x 150 mm (W) x 160 mm (H)
Measurement & Allowed Transformations During Match
- Measurements are taken with the power turned off, both wheels touching the floor, and the press plate folded.
- During the match, only robot transformations controlled via the RF controller are permitted.
This firmware runs only on Flow. It does not run on GULC.
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Arena
Review the arena specifications and possible on-site variations.
Arena Specifications
- 120 cm (W) x 100 cm (L) x 35 cm (H) (PET material)
On-site Variation Notice
- Depending on the venue, the field may have slight slopes.
- Each field may have a tolerance of approximately 1-2 cm.
- Installation conditions and operational rules may be adjusted depending on the event setup or venue conditions.
Robot Placement Guideline
- Before the match begins, robots may be placed freely within the starting area
, facing any direction.
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Battle Switch
Review the Battle Switch input criteria and the conditions for a rematch.
Battle Switch Dimensions 11 cm x 11 cm x 11 cm (cube)
Bracket Installation Standard Overall height (including the bracket): 11.3 cm
Top button Dimensions
- Button diameter: 7.3 cm
- Border width: 1.85 cm
Battle Switch Input Standard
- If you press diagonally or on the outer border, the input may not register correctly.
- Battle switch faults, broadcast device errors, and natural disasters qualify for a rematch.
- Robot defects or lost parts during a match do not qualify for a rematch.
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Color & Score Connect
How to Play
Review the step-by-step Battle Switch scoring process and the win conditions based on the cumulative score.
Summary
- Increase your team’s total score in your team color.
- Control your Connect Robot to press the Battle Switch of your team color and change it to a higher value. The player with the highest total sum of their team color scores wins.
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Match Start
- Two players face each other in an arena divided into a Red Zone and a Blue Zone.
- Before the match starts, each player places their robot at the lower center of their starting area.
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Initial Score
- When the match begins, each team is assigned four Battle Switches in its team color.
- Each Battle Switch starts set to 1 point.
- Each team starts with a total of 4 points.
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Increasing the Number
- Press the Battle Switches in your team color to increase their values.
- The same action may be repeated.
- Each Battle Switch can display a value from 1 to 5 points.
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Score Change Rules
- When a Battle Switch is pressed, the score changes as follows
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Win Condition
- The player with the higher total score from their team-colored Battle Switches wins.
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Match End
- Each match lasts 60 seconds.
- If the score is tied after 60 seconds, play continues until a winner is decided. The first player to score wins.
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Match video
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Color & Score Connect
Important Notes
Review the Battle Switch input guidelines, robot recovery procedures, and warning criteria.
Match Guidelines
Warning- Battle Switch Input Press the Battle Switch from directly above. Pressing it at an angle may prevent the input from being registered correctly.
- Robot recovery ① If a robot overturns, falls, or becomes impossible to control by remote operation, the player must recover or repair the robot by hand and resume the match from its original position.
② If the robots become entangled and cannot move, the referee may reposition them at the lower center of each team's zone.
※ The match timer continues to run during all recovery procedures. - Warnings / Disqualification Touching the robot by hand for any reason other than a robot malfunction will result in a warning for the first offense and disqualification for the second offense.
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Competition Format
Review the competition format and award distribution based on the number of participants.
12-Player Competition
Review the competition format and award distribution for a 12-player competition.
- A: Preliminary League Stage → The 4 eliminated players receive the Encouragement Award.
- B: Semifinal Tournament → The 4 eliminated players receive the Bronze Award.
- C: Final Tournament → The 2 eliminated players receive the Silver Award, and the 2 winners receive the Gold Award.
18-Player Competition
Review the competition format and award distribution for an 18-player competition.
- A: Preliminary League Stage → The 6 eliminated players receive the Encouragement Award.
- B: Semifinal Tournament → The 6 eliminated players receive the Bronze Award.
- C: Final Tournament → The 3 eliminated players receive the Silver Award, and the 3 winners receive the Gold Award.
24-Player Competition
Review the competition format and award distribution for a 24-player competition.
- A: Preliminary League Stage → The 8 eliminated players receive the Special Award.
- B: Round of 16 Tournament → The 8 eliminated players receive the Encouragement Award.
- C: Quarterfinal Tournament → The 4 eliminated players receive the Bronze Award.
- D: Final Tournament → The 2 eliminated players receive the Silver Award, and the 2 winners receive the Gold Award.
36-Player Competition
Review the competition format and award distribution for a 36-player competition.
- A: Preliminary League Stage → The 12 eliminated players receive the Special Award.
- B: Round of 24 Tournament → The 12 eliminated players receive the Encouragement Award.
- C: Round of 12 Tournament → The 6 eliminated players receive the Bronze Award.
- D: Final Tournament → The 3 eliminated players receive the Silver Award, and the 3 winners receive the Gold Award.