# AVC **URL:** https://community.sparkfun.com/c/old-topics/archive-avc/27.md [Latest](https://community.sparkfun.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.sparkfun.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.sparkfun.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the AVC category](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/about-the-avc-category/59212)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/about-the-avc-category/59212 "2024-07-08T16:06:56Z")
--- ## [Logistics Class 2018](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/logistics-class-2018/35615)
**Author:** [@patrick-the-funion](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/patrick-the-funion)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 6:05am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/logistics-class-2018/35615 "2018-09-05T06:05:37Z")
This topic is for questions and clarifications about the logistics class rules for AVC 2018. You can find this year’s rules at https://info.sparkfun.com/hubfs/Events/ … -rules.pdf --- ## [Start/Finish Line?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/start-finish-line/35748)
**Author:** [@JerryH](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/JerryH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/start-finish-line/35748 "2018-08-08T19:53:04Z")
Is the autonomous car wars start/finish line going to be the same configuration as used in 2017 (the red & black plastic elevated thingy)? --- ## [Track construction](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/track-construction/34407)
**Author:** [@tedmeyers](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/tedmeyers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2018, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/track-construction/34407 "2018-06-11T13:08:52Z")
It looks like the track will be constructed out of hay bales? Or are they really straw bales? There is a subtle difference between hay and straw – hay being grass is greener, and straw is well, straw colored. Will the b… --- ## [Speed Demon Track - Blue Boards](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/speed-demon-track-blue-boards/35505)
**Author:** [@dksmall](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/dksmall)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 5:57am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/speed-demon-track-blue-boards/35505 "2018-05-24T05:57:15Z")
Can we get more details on this blue board obstacle? Maximum height of the boards, spacing, etc? Would a typical RC chassis be able to drive over this? --- ## [The Official 2017 AVC Logistics Class Thread](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/the-official-2017-avc-logistics-class-thread/34347)
**Author:** [@ShawnHymel](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/ShawnHymel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/the-official-2017-avc-logistics-class-thread/34347 "2018-05-21T16:06:55Z")
Hi all, and welcome to the first-ever Logistics Class (formally known as “Freight Class”) AVC event. We wanted to try something new this year, and hopefully having a “task-based” robot competition will entice more people… --- ## [2018 AVC Dates](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/2018-avc-dates/35200)
**Author:** [@captclearleft](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/captclearleft)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2018, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/2018-avc-dates/35200 "2018-04-20T13:00:58Z")
Hello, Not to be too eager to get started, but… I have one of those weird jobs where I have to pick my time off for the entire year in January (What a pain). The \[MakerFaire.com site shows the Denver Maker Faire dates … --- ## [AVC 2018... with aerial competition?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/avc-2018-with-aerial-competition/35179)
**Author:** [@jxb176](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/jxb176)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2018, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/avc-2018-with-aerial-competition/35179 "2018-01-22T21:15:20Z")
It’s been a while since the flying machines have been been a part of AVC, and I know I’d be excited to have an excuse to build a drone or plane with fun challenge in mind. Given that the FAA now has established rules und… --- ## [How to build an AVC Robot for the speed demons competition](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/how-to-build-an-avc-robot-for-the-speed-demons-competition/35019)
**Author:** [@vinoroy70](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/vinoroy70)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2017, 12:26am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/how-to-build-an-avc-robot-for-the-speed-demons-competition/35019 "2017-12-02T00:26:44Z")
I am relatively new to robotics. I have built two simple arduino robots. I would like to build an AVC speed demon robot. Could someone point me to some resources on how to build and program the robot. What type of navig… --- ## [Wurth Electronics USB thing](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wurth-electronics-usb-thing/34980)
**Author:** [@JerryH](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/JerryH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2017, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wurth-electronics-usb-thing/34980 "2017-11-20T15:33:42Z")
In our bag of freebies from the AVC, there was a USB dongle from Wurth Electronics. What does this thing do? --- ## [2017 AVC Review](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/2017-avc-review/34915)
**Author:** [@captclearleft](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/captclearleft)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2017, 2:04am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/2017-avc-review/34915 "2017-10-26T02:04:58Z")
Hey all, Not sure if this is a good place to post this, but I hope it can reach as many of us as possible. The \[DTC Makers were super excited to compete this year in the AVC Autonomous Car Wars (NYMAR). While we did no… --- ## [Winner's Point Break Down](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/winners-point-break-down/34908)
**Author:** [@rt80639](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/rt80639)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 12:59am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/winners-point-break-down/34908 "2017-10-24T00:59:39Z")
Would it be possible for someone to post the point break-down of the winners? For instance, JRover crushed the AVC classic, and I’d love to see how he scored 900+ points. Was it through speed, accomplishing objectives, … --- ## [Carwars finish line](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/carwars-finish-line/34861)
**Author:** [@chsahit](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/chsahit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2017, 12:17am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/carwars-finish-line/34861 "2017-10-03T00:17:15Z")
Hi, What will the nature of the starting line be for the carwars? The rules have an image of a white and black checkered rectangle. Is this representative of what competition will have? Is this starting line being paint… --- ## [wheels](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wheels/34829)
**Author:** [@SeanVC](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/SeanVC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 2:44am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wheels/34829 "2017-09-20T02:44:16Z")
For the 30lb robot class, are the wheels of the robot allowed to be inside the frame, so that they are not exposed on the side of the bot? --- ## [Combat Arena Details](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/combat-arena-details/34737)
**Author:** [@WattsUp314](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/WattsUp314)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/combat-arena-details/34737 "2017-08-25T16:41:31Z")
What is the material of the 16ft combat arena floor? The arena for the hobbyweight and featherweight. --- ## [Contest idea - TAG](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/contest-idea-tag/34720)
**Author:** [@windadct](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/windadct)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 2:22pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/contest-idea-tag/34720 "2017-08-24T14:22:48Z")
Hello All - my mind was wondering and I was thinking of a good AV challenge. I came up with a game of tag, as a competition. 2 vehicles head to head, and over a time period the winner is the one that is “not it” for the … --- ## [Autonomous Car Wars Power restriction](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/autonomous-car-wars-power-restriction/34417)
**Author:** [@wcoon](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/wcoon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 12:29am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/autonomous-car-wars-power-restriction/34417 "2017-08-09T00:29:47Z")
Last year we were restricted to 1440W, is there a similar restriction this year? Also, for the killswitch does a big red button suffice, or do we need a remote killswitch again? Thanks! -Bill --- ## [Course Practice Day](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/course-practice-day/34398)
**Author:** [@tedmeyers](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/tedmeyers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/course-practice-day/34398 "2017-05-12T15:57:53Z")
Is the Friday practice time going to have separate scheduled times for the three different contests? I’m suspecting so, as the 3 events are very different, and it would be awkward for all 3 to share the course at the sam… --- ## [Autonomous Car Wars](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/autonomous-car-wars/34350)
**Author:** [@tedmeyers](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/tedmeyers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2017, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/autonomous-car-wars/34350 "2017-05-05T19:35:15Z")
Per the Nerf Gun: Will the Nerf Gun be provided, or will we be allowed to bring one of our own choosing? If so, does it have to be Nerf brand? Does it have to shoot darts, or will discs/balls/etc be allowed? Can it be ba… --- ## [Autonomous car wars](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/autonomous-car-wars/34353)
**Author:** [@radebayo](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/radebayo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/autonomous-car-wars/34353 "2017-05-04T18:26:45Z")
Hello, This is probably a dumb question but does the 100lbs weight limit include the the electronics and automation i.e as the car sits on the track ready to run. --- ## [Barrel clearance](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/barrel-clearance/34344)
**Author:** [@jwatte](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/jwatte)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/barrel-clearance/34344 "2017-05-02T19:42:17Z")
Is there a defined minimum barrel clearance? I’m looking for a minimum guaranteed clearance between any two barrels (but not necessarily barrel and haybales/side.) I understand that there’s no guaranteed “straight path… --- ## [Hoop?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/hoop/34348)
**Author:** [@jessejay356](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/jessejay356)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/hoop/34348 "2017-05-02T18:26:46Z")
Is the hoop really going to be slanted like shown in the track layout for the Speed Demon Rules?