This is the first of many contests which RobotShop will organize on Let’s Make Robots (L.M.R.). In August, RobotShop.com announced the acquisition of Let’s Make Robots (LMR), a website that brings together the world’s largest community of robot makers and enthusiasts. RobotShop is proud to support and encourage this community, so this first contest is specifically for members of Let’s Make Robots. If you’re not already a member of LMR but want to participate in the contest, joining LMR is free!
This contest involves using FlowBotics Studio to create a popular (stand-alone) robot-related software application (“App”). Don’t have FlowBotics Studio? Don’t worry! If you have been a member on LMR for over 6 months, then you can register and get FlowBotics Studio – Download ($40 USD value) absolutely free! If you’ve been on LMR for less than 6 months, or are a new member, you can register for the contest and get FlowBotics Studio – Download at half price.
Rules
Selecting WinnersThe jury (see registration for details) will select the winners according to the points system (maximum 20 points) described below. |
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Description | Points |
Implemented and useful features & functions | 1 – 8 |
Use of custom interface elements (images / Ruby, etc.) | 0 – 3 |
Can interface with many different hardware platforms | 0 – 3 |
Visual appeal and ease of use of the interface | 0 – 3 |
Simplicity of the app code / modules / links | 0 – 3 |
Bonus points | |
Can interface with Arduino (with an appropriate sketch provided with submission) | 0 – 1 |
Submitted before Sunday, November 1st | 0 – 1 |
Deadlines |
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Contest starts | Tuesday, September 22, 2015 |
Registration deadline | Thursday, October 1 2015 |
FlowBotics Studio coupons will be sent by e-mail on | Friday, October 2 2015 |
App submission deadline is | Sunday, December 6, 2015 |
Members who have been registered on LMR for at least 6 months can register for this contest and receive FlowBotics Studio ($40 USD value) FREE. Members who are new to LMR and register for the competition will receive 50% off. For all deadlines, the cut off is at midnight (EDT) on that day.
Help / SupportFeel free to ask any questions related to the challenge here in the comments below. If you need more information on FlowBotics Studio, you can check out the Developer Zone here. We also recommend reading the user guide, the component reference manual and checkout the example robotic apps that come with the software. There is also information on the FlowBotics studio support forum that you may find helpful and can help solve many common issues quickly. If you are curious about what is curently offered on the RobotShop App Store, you can have a look here. If you have more questions concerning the App Store, you can read the FAQ here. App Ideas
RegistrationYou can register for the competition and to obtain the FlowBotics Software coupon code by contacting us via the LMR contact us form. Note that we will only send the coupon codes once the contestant has been verified and apologize in advance for any delay. You can request (or nominate someone else from the LMR community) to be a member of the jury by submitting a ticket to the LMR department via the contact us form. To submit a project, you must create a robot project page on LMR and then link to it in the comments section of the contest (on the LMR website) before the submission deadline (Sunday, December 6, 2015). You can give your post whatever name you want, but when you submit it as a comment here, please give the comment the title “FBS Contest Entry: Project Name” (Project Name changed to the name of your project) so it is easy to find, and include a short description of your app and its main features. The more detailed the description the easier it will be to assign more points to the entry appropriately! PrizesRobotShop is offering the following to the winners in the form of RobotShop in-store credit: First Prize $500 Second Prize $300 Third Prize $150 Additional Details
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