Help us build a Mech Warfare Robot Arena!

A project in Downers Grove, IL by Andrew Alter
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We're trying to build an appropriately armored robot arena to hold our very awesome robotic battles in.
Backers: 129
Average Pledge Per Backer: $54

Funded: $7,012 of $6,000
Dates: Mar 8th -> Apr 5th (29 days)
Project By: Andrew Alter
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Latest News

Rewards Shipping This Week!

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Mech Warfare Arena - Long Due Update

December 27th - via: kickstarter.com
First and foremost I'd like to apologize for the delay in getting the rewards sent out. I'll explain how and why the delay has happened, but ultimately it is my responsibility and thus my fault it hasn't happened yet. They will indeed be sent out,... (Read More)

Post-RG Update

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm just getting back from Robogames and sorting through all the awesome photos/video we had shot. I'll be giving you guys a comprehensive update of the event and how everything went down. There was some bad, a lot of good, and overall everything... (Read More)

Countdown to Robogames/Mech Warfare 2012!

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We've got 4 days until Robogames. I'm flying out tomorrow to get an early start on the arena build. I'll be doing my best to document the build process, and when the dust has settled and I've gotten back from Robogames I'll organize all the build... (Read More)

Preview of the Mech Warfare Poster!

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys, just wanted to share a preview of the Mech Warfare poster that backers who've donated $25 or more will be receiving. This piece was done for us by an amazing artist, Søren Bendt. You can check out more of his work at his blog... (Read More)

Update on the arena- 3D render!

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Just wanted to give you guys a quick update. Here's a render of the arena so far. Some of the support braces in the corners are not in place, and the ceiling is not placed yet but it gives you a good idea. http://i.imgur.com/Xbuzm.jpg  As expected,... (Read More)

We've officially hit 100% funded!

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone who is making this project a reality, the people involved are seriously indebted to your kindness. We've got 12 days left- money raised beyond the initial 6k will go towards upgraded wireless networking equipment (which is a MAJOR... (Read More)

We're over 2/3 of the way there! Woo!

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I just wanted to thank everyone again for their contributions. We're steadily approaching our goal and we are not even at the halfway point. It looks like this project is going to become a reality! Joshua over at TechZwn did an excellent write-up... (Read More)

Great news! We've reached 40% funding only 1 week into the Kickstarter!

March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We've been lucky enough to get picked up by Engadget, Gizmodo, Slashgear and IEEE Spectrum (Botjunkie!).  I've had a few questions asked so I'm going to be posting an FAQ; this will hopefully answer the common questions as well as provide some more... (Read More)

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