Otto REMIX Challenge

 

Otto is always waiting for new talents and skills! This challenge gives you the opportunity to customize Otto to jump, roll, dance, turn, move and do anything you can image. Together with Wikifactory platform, we are hoping to see the most eclectic and original all new Otto design!

This Challenge is open worldwide, but is important to note that users are NOT required to purchase robot kits or own an Otto in order to enter or participate. However, if you choose to purchase one our Otto kits, thanks a lot for contributing ;).

Since Otto DIY offers open source design access, we hope that users will also take this opportunity to create their own Otto and win amazing prizes to continue being an Otto Builder.

Documentations are available for many remixes already on Otto DIY Wikifactory projects page, for inspiration and to help anyone who is unfamiliar with these types of robots.

We recommend check the documentation of "the basic OttoDIY" and our new REMIX template , feel free to create a thread for any question in the forum or comment at the end of this post.

1^st Place winner will receive One DIY 3D printer kit!

2^nd Place winner will receive one full Otto DIY+ Builder kit.

3^rd Place winner will receive one full Otto DIY Builder kit.

With a minimum of 1k likes, the most liked by the community in this facebook album, will get a Otto DIY Kit to make Humanoid!. The earlier you upload your project the more likes you have chances to get!

The project with most followers and contributions in Wikifactory will get some custom branded merchandise swag like this cool Otto Builder T-shirt (we will change the flag to your country)

All entries that are fully documented and follow correctly the below simple 7 steps will get automatically one year of PRO member subscription in Wikifactory for free!

The earlier you upload your robot design the better. There will be more priority to the ones that uploaded first a creative idea, we encourage you to upload as early as possible, so that you can get more likes, early feedback from the community and even the judges; iterate, test, complete the documentation and improve your design before the deadline.

To make it easier for you we made this simple Otto DIY REMIX Template that you can just copy and start to fill the required documentation. Qualifying designs must follow this steps:

1. Transform Otto into something unique and original, there are NO restrictions for the size or technology or anything, the limit is your imagination!
2. Join the Otto community in Wikifactory by accepting this invitation in this link, or click on the button below, if you are new to wikifactory follow the sign up process.

3. VERY IMPORTANT: Start project with Otto DIY as owner visible to Anyone (public), so that the project can be visible in the organization as an official entry to the challenge and be listed in the projects section for the judges, it will be validated as an entry only if appear there. Put a Name, short Description and very important use a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

4. In topics input #ottodiy #ottoremixchallenge (later use same tags in any social media to promote)

5. Invite yourself as contributor, so that you appear as an author, you can also invite your friends or members of the Otto Builder community to help you.

6. We will give a big importance to the proper documentation, therefore you need to properly include all information listed below:

• Include at least one photograph of a completed prototype.
• Create Folders to upload and organize your files, separate folders for 3D print or laser cut, firmware code and create more as you need. Upload your files with informative names in order to help navigate your project's files. Try and make this as consistent as possible.

• Inspiration (use this to cite your sources),  this section must be filled out explaining your changes, how you remixed, and any new skills you have given to Otto. Document the changes made to and/or the inspiration taken from the source material, 
• How it Works? explain the technical part or the cool features of your robot. Videos are also encouraged!
• BOM: List all materials, parts and components that were used in this project.
• Fabrication:  What tools are necessary for building this project? Describe all machine, software, and parameters you used.
• 2D or 3D Design: Sketch, drawing or 3D model
• Electronics and Programming: Wiring, programming software and libraries used.
• Assembly Instructions: Include step-by-step instructions for creating the project, including the VERY important the electronic connections diagram Bonus points, if you add an assembly video or photos for each step!  It's a good idea to include the problems you faced and how you fixed it!

7. Stay Alert in your project issues section, we will send you a message confirming the project is complete or not for the Challenge. If is not complete, do not worry just make the requested changes, upload and add the remaining information before the deadline.

You can submit more robot designs! there is no limited amount of project entries that you can upload, then you will have more chances to win. In fact before the challenge even started we already have around 40 entries, from Otto Builders that have been doing remixes since Otto was created, but since this challenge puts heavy weight on documentation, they will only qualify for prizes once the details and readme sections are completed.

When the winners are decided they will be announced here on the contest page. All entrants will be notified when this happens.

Designs will be judged on this simple criteria:

1. Technical excellence and ease of fabrication,

Design functionality and application.

2. Design creativity, uniqueness of the remix and Community likes.

3. Easiness of fabrication and replicability

All the qualifying entries for the #OttoREMIXchallenge will be posted in this Facebook Album for community voting with likes, that will help to choose the winners of amazing prizes. The earlier you upload your entry the more likes you could get! and more time to promote your robot

Christina Rebel

Co-founder + Chief Communities Officer at Wikifactory. Technologist, Innovation Systems Designer & Social Entrepreneur.

Camilo Parra Palacio

Product Designer Engineer. Founder of Otto DIY, An opensource robot than anyone can build, Making #STEAM education and robotics accesible to all.

Clem Mayer

Official Rules

GENERAL : The Otto REMIX Challenge contest (the “Contest”) asks designers to remix the Otto DIY robot. Before entering the Contest, each Contestant (as defined below) must review and be bound by these official Contest rules (“Official Rules”) as set out below. By entering the Contest, Contestants accept and agree to be bound by these Official Rules.

CONTEST PERIOD : The Contest will begin on Friday, 21/06/2019 at 12:00 AM GMT+2 and end on Sunday 3/11/2019 at 11:59 PM GMT+2 (the “Contest Period ”). All entries must be received no later than Friday 26/10/2019 at 11:59 PM GMT+2

SPONSOR: Otto DIY Workshop. But if you are interested or know someone that nigh be interested to sponsor this contest? please send us an email.

WHO MAY ENTER CONTEST : The Contest is open to natural persons 13 years of age and over (15 and over for residents of Norway and 18 and over for residents of Germany) at the time of entry (“Contestant” or “You”) who have a Wikifactory user ID and account on wikifactory.com (“Partner Account”). Contestants under 18 years of age must obtain written consent of a parent or legal guardian in order to be eligible to enter this Contest and receive any prizes. Please see the “ACKNOWLEDGMENT” section in these Official Rules for details. The Contest is subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Contestants are subject to all notices posted online, including but not limited to, Sponsor’s Terms of Use . Sponsor reserves the right to verify your eligibility. You agree to provide Sponsor with any proof of eligibility requested by Sponsor and your refusal or failure to timely provide such proof may result in your disqualification from the Contest. Anyone participating in the Contest or claiming a prize in the Contest in violation of these Official Rules will be disqualified.

WHO MAY NOT ENTER CONTEST : The following categories of persons are NOT eligible to enter the Contest or win a prize: (a) Employees and their immediate families (spouse, parent, child, sibling and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) or those living in the same household (whether or not related) of Sponsor, and their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, prize suppliers, distributors and advertising and promotion agencies (collectively, “Contest Parties”).

CONTEST ENTRY (HOW TO ENTER) : You must upload your design to your Wikifactory account using the hashtags: #ottodiy #ottoremixcontest. Any automated computer receipt (such as one confirming delivery of entry) does not constitute proof of actual receipt by Sponsor for purposes of these Official Rules. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entry for any reason, in its sole and absolute discretion. Duplicate entries will not be considered. No purchase necessary to enter Contest. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Normal Internet access and usage charges imposed by your web service will apply.

SELECTION OF WINNERS : A panel of Sponsor’s, Partners employees and Camilo Parra Palacio the Founder and creator of Otto himself will select the winning entries based on creativity, quality, documentation and easiness to replicate of the designs submitted. We will take also into account the Otto Builder community opinion by doing some comparative polls since the beginning of this contest in Facebook, In all cases, Sponsor’s decision is final and binding. The winners will be selected at the end of the Contest Period. Winners will be announced at new blog post in our website ottodiy.com and our social media on or before 31/12/2019.

PRIZE(S) : One (1) first prize winner will receive one (1) DIY 3D printer Kit.

One (1) second prize winner will receive one (1) Otto DIY+ Builder kit.

One (1) third prize winner will receive one (1) Otto DIY Builder kit.

One (1) BONUS prize winner will receive one (1) Otto DIY Maker kit Humanoid..

All entries with full documentation will get automatically one year of PRO member subscription in Wikifactory.

Winners are solely responsible for all expenses, costs or fees associated with acceptance and/or use of the prize, including without limitation, all taxes (if any). A winner is not a recipient of a prize until Sponsor has verified him or her as a winner. Sponsor will be deemed to have awarded the prize to a winner after it has been formally transferred and such winner will then assume full responsibility for the prize(s). When shipping overseas, winners are responsible for any and all fees associated with value added tax (VAT), taxes or customs. All prize selections are at Sponsor’s sole discretion and Sponsor reserves, it its sole discretion, the right to award no prizes if no participants complete the Contest according to these Official Rules.

In order to comply with any delivery or other requirements to fulfill the provision of prizes won, Sponsor may share your name and address with third parties.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT WARRANTIES & SUBMISSION PROBLEMS DATA PRIVACY : Data privacy and protection is very important to Sponsor. The privacy practices of this Contest are governed by Sponsor’s Privacy Policy and Sponsor’s Terms of Use.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS : Each design shall be ascribed a Secondary License as stipulated in Sponsor’s Terms of Use to allow for Sponsor’s use for marketing and promotional purposes. Sponsor shall have the exclusive authority to remove or retain entries and to repost on any of Sponsor’s websites or social media sites. By submitting an entry, Contestant acknowledges and agrees that Sponsor may obtain many submissions under this Contest and that such entries may be similar or identical in format to others submitted under this Contest and/or other contests staged and/or sponsored by Sponsor, and waive any and all claims Contestant may have had, may have, and/or may have in the future, and that any composition or design accepted, reviewed, and/or used by Sponsor (or its respective partners, designees, assignees, and/or affiliates) may be similar to his/her entry. Contestant acknowledges and agrees that Sponsor does not have now, nor shall have in the future, any duty or liability, direct or indirect, vicarious, contributory, or otherwise, with respect to the infringement or protection of any copyright in and to Contestant’s entry.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY : By entering and/or accepting prize, Contestants and winners agree to hold and assign Sponsor and its promotional partners, directors, officers, and employees harmless for liability, damages, or claims for injury or loss to any person or property, relating to, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, participation in this Contest, the acceptance and/or subsequent use or misuse or condition of any of the prizes awarded, or claims based on publicity rights, defamation, or invasion of privacy.

Under no circumstances will Contestants be permitted to obtain awards for, and Contestants hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, or any other damages, including attorneys’ fees, and Contestant (or, if an eligible minor, his/her parent or legal guardian) further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.

CHOICE OF LAW: All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation, and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of Contestants and Sponsor in connection with this Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the substantive laws of the Czech Republic without regard to Czech choice of law rules.

SEVERABILITY: If any provision of these Official Rules is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction or appointed arbitrator, such determination shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision herein.