# Achieve Robotics Competition | RECF **URL:** https://forum.recf.org/c/achieve-robotics-competition-recf/22.md [Latest](https://forum.recf.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.recf.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.recf.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Achieve Robotics Competition | RECF category](https://forum.recf.org/t/about-the-achieve-robotics-competition-recf-category/28)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.recf.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/about-the-achieve-robotics-competition-recf-category/28 "2026-06-26T00:46:55Z")
Discussion for the RECF Achieve Robotics Competition. --- ## [Solo Matches Ranking](https://forum.recf.org/t/solo-matches-ranking/330)
**Author:** [@Brayden21510R](https://forum.recf.org/u/Brayden21510R)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/solo-matches-ranking/330 "2026-11-08T17:06:28Z")
Does anyone know how to access the global solo matches ranking or if there isn’t a way to yet? Something similar to the robot events global skills standings in previous years. --- ## [Game manual updates impact on competitions.](https://forum.recf.org/t/game-manual-updates-impact-on-competitions/440)
**Author:** [@TheBirchTrees](https://forum.recf.org/u/TheBirchTrees)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/game-manual-updates-impact-on-competitions/440 "2026-11-05T15:29:04Z")
Does anyone know if there is a cool down time of sorts for game manual updates? According to the manual there is supposed to be a major update on the 10th of this month, but I also have a competition on the 14th and I’m … --- ## [Cascade Lift Speed and Notebook Tips](https://forum.recf.org/t/cascade-lift-speed-and-notebook-tips/441)
**Author:** [@Bruhath79267U](https://forum.recf.org/u/Bruhath79267U)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 7:27am UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/cascade-lift-speed-and-notebook-tips/441 "2026-11-05T07:27:20Z")
We have a cascade, but it lifts up and down slowly (not really, really slowly). Would anyone recommend it being faster or slower? Because in a past comp (JL Mann opener), we noticed that the teams were playing defense an… --- ## [3d Printing Size Limits](https://forum.recf.org/t/3d-printing-size-limits/436)
**Author:** [@Joy\_Chen](https://forum.recf.org/u/Joy_Chen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/3d-printing-size-limits/436 "2026-11-03T15:17:27Z")
If my 3d printed part’s function is to move during the match, and if the initial 3d printed design of the part fits within the 3 by 5 by 2 size limit, but will be greater than that limit during the match simply because i… --- ## [Pinnacle and controllers](https://forum.recf.org/t/pinnacle-and-controllers/379)
**Author:** [@smiller2](https://forum.recf.org/u/smiller2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/pinnacle-and-controllers/379 "2026-11-03T11:56:31Z")
Since teams are allowed to use 2 controllers for a match, does that mean there can be 2 drivers? --- ## [Where are RECF Online Match Scores](https://forum.recf.org/t/where-are-recf-online-match-scores/429)
**Author:** [@Rowan\_Moody\_A\_ness](https://forum.recf.org/u/Rowan_Moody_A_ness)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/where-are-recf-online-match-scores/429 "2026-11-02T21:27:38Z")
Title. I have looked at practically every recf resource and still cannot find match scores for a past event. Are live/past scores not a part of pinnacle? --- ## [X-Drives. Who Is using them this season](https://forum.recf.org/t/x-drives-who-is-using-them-this-season/375)
**Author:** [@Peggy\_Princess](https://forum.recf.org/u/Peggy_Princess)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/x-drives-who-is-using-them-this-season/375 "2026-10-28T15:47:06Z")
Who is using X-Drives? With there being no drivetrain wattage limit is anyone using 4 motor drives or X-Drives? X-Drive can strafe but with 6 motors being used again they don’t really have that many upsides. I’m curious … --- ## [Legacy VEXnet drive station adaptor mount for portable fields](https://forum.recf.org/t/legacy-vexnet-drive-station-adaptor-mount-for-portable-fields/407)
**Author:** [@Pascal\_Chesnais](https://forum.recf.org/u/Pascal_Chesnais)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/legacy-vexnet-drive-station-adaptor-mount-for-portable-fields/407 "2026-10-26T18:40:21Z")
A few Massachusetts EPs were together during a workshop for teams (it is a good thing to do!) and we had time to discuss how to mount drive station interface on portable fields or on 1/2" PVC poles on bases outside the f… --- ## [Autonomous Code](https://forum.recf.org/t/autonomous-code/400)
**Author:** [@smiller2](https://forum.recf.org/u/smiller2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/autonomous-code/400 "2026-10-26T17:13:26Z")
Since my teams are registered with RECF, where do my teams need to go to do their programming for the autonomous part? VEX VR already had the playground set up so all the kids had to do was plug in their code. Does REC… --- ## [Pinnacle is poorly designed](https://forum.recf.org/t/pinnacle-is-poorly-designed/406)
**Author:** [@\_60](https://forum.recf.org/u/_60)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/pinnacle-is-poorly-designed/406 "2026-10-26T16:56:52Z")
I went to a competition yesterday, and I walked away from it with the opinion that Pinnacle is a game that inherently discourages robot complexity and strategy. The factors that cause this are not inherently bad, but in … --- ## [Clarification on Robit Parts](https://forum.recf.org/t/clarification-on-robit-parts/270)
**Author:** [@mrhltn](https://forum.recf.org/u/mrhltn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/clarification-on-robit-parts/270 "2026-10-15T16:40:28Z")
The current rulebook states that Andymark Robits are sanctioned parts for this season. Is that just the base kit or is it the full Robits catalog? Thank you for the clarification. --- ## [Gameplay Feedback](https://forum.recf.org/t/gameplay-feedback/365)
**Author:** [@mr.dreadnaut](https://forum.recf.org/u/mr.dreadnaut)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/gameplay-feedback/365 "2026-10-14T15:42:02Z")
Just participated in my regions first ever tournament under RECF and I have some things to say Pros: First, I wanna say I really like the fact that the center goal is worth a lot of points and gets a protection period,… --- ## [Mountain State Mayhem 2027 | Signature Event](https://forum.recf.org/t/mountain-state-mayhem-2027-signature-event/362)
**Author:** [@holbrook](https://forum.recf.org/u/holbrook)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/mountain-state-mayhem-2027-signature-event/362 "2026-10-09T14:05:36Z")
Introducing Mountain State Mayhem, an RECF Achieve Signature Event! January 23-24, 2027 | Charleston Coliseum | Charleston, West Virginia The West Virginia Robotics Alliance and Kanawha County Schools are thrilled to we… --- ## [RECF Achieve Robotics Competition- Pinnacle Game Manual Version 2.0 Released](https://forum.recf.org/t/recf-achieve-robotics-competition-pinnacle-game-manual-version-2-0-released/324)
**Author:** [@Heather\_Harris](https://forum.recf.org/u/Heather_Harris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/recf-achieve-robotics-competition-pinnacle-game-manual-version-2-0-released/324 "2026-09-29T19:25:21Z")
Hello, RECF community, and thanks for being part of this season’s Achieve game: Pinnacle. We’ve just released version 2.0 of the game manual, with a few big changes. Here’s a list of what you need to know about this upda… --- ## [Thoughts on my idea for Pinnacle?](https://forum.recf.org/t/thoughts-on-my-idea-for-pinnacle/302)
**Author:** [@Springy\_bobs](https://forum.recf.org/u/Springy_bobs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/thoughts-on-my-idea-for-pinnacle/302 "2026-09-22T16:14:37Z")
I know that there aren’t that many people here yet, but this is my idea for a robot and I am looking for some feedback DRIVETRAIN - 6-wheel drive - 3 wheels on each side (left and right when looking at the front) - 4… --- ## [Drivetrain Reveal](https://forum.recf.org/t/drivetrain-reveal/252)
**Author:** [@Cody\_Gregg\_Gregg](https://forum.recf.org/u/Cody_Gregg_Gregg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/drivetrain-reveal/252 "2026-08-24T16:08:19Z")
--- ## [Game manual updates delayed](https://forum.recf.org/t/game-manual-updates-delayed/239)
**Author:** [@Michelle\_Lonsinger](https://forum.recf.org/u/Michelle_Lonsinger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/game-manual-updates-delayed/239 "2026-08-18T15:31:24Z")
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the planned August 18, 2026, game manual updates have been delayed. We’ll announce the rescheduled date as soon as possible. --- ## [Powering new wheels with vex motors](https://forum.recf.org/t/powering-new-wheels-with-vex-motors/88)
**Author:** [@1064G](https://forum.recf.org/u/1064G)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/powering-new-wheels-with-vex-motors/88 "2026-08-17T13:59:57Z")
Has anyone figured out a good way to power tetrix max wheels with the vex v5 motors? Or any ideas. --- ## [Graveyard Template - A Foundational Vexide Localization Library](https://forum.recf.org/t/graveyard-template-a-foundational-vexide-localization-library/220)
**Author:** [@Brayden21510R](https://forum.recf.org/u/Brayden21510R)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/graveyard-template-a-foundational-vexide-localization-library/220 "2026-08-10T01:50:45Z")
What is Graveyard Template? Graveyard Template is a Vexide (Rust) foundation for odometry and localization that runs on both the V5 Brain AND your PC, so you can develop and debug without a physical robot. This allows yo… --- ## [When will events start coming out](https://forum.recf.org/t/when-will-events-start-coming-out/87)
**Author:** [@1064G](https://forum.recf.org/u/1064G)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/when-will-events-start-coming-out/87 "2026-07-21T15:49:42Z")
I think the tag speaks for itself. When will the first comp be? And when will they start coming out? --- ## [What do you like about Pinnacle on first read?](https://forum.recf.org/t/what-do-you-like-about-pinnacle-on-first-read/93)
**Author:** [@Pascal\_Chesnais](https://forum.recf.org/u/Pascal_Chesnais)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 6:35am UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/what-do-you-like-about-pinnacle-on-first-read/93 "2026-07-19T06:35:51Z")
I personally like that students are given a lot more dimensions for creative expression in their designs - for example, use of 3D printed structure, sourcing structure from different vendors, and constraints being functi… --- ## [Share your achievements!](https://forum.recf.org/t/share-your-achievements/170)
**Author:** [@mr.dreadnaut](https://forum.recf.org/u/mr.dreadnaut)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/share-your-achievements/170 "2026-07-17T18:31:14Z")
This is place where you can share your achievements while being in robotics! For me I have won my state championship once and came in as finalists 3 times. I also have alot of local tournament wins and finalist. --- ## [Using 3D printed omni wheels](https://forum.recf.org/t/using-3d-printed-omni-wheels/138)
**Author:** [@TibTy](https://forum.recf.org/u/TibTy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/using-3d-printed-omni-wheels/138 "2026-07-17T16:12:51Z")
Has anyone tried 3d printing the omni wheels and tried swapping out the rollers out of the factory ones? If so, can you provide suggestions for the best approach? Thanks --- ## [Celebrate your team/organization logo/mascot for this season!](https://forum.recf.org/t/celebrate-your-team-organization-logo-mascot-for-this-season/95)
**Author:** [@Pascal\_Chesnais](https://forum.recf.org/u/Pascal_Chesnais)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/celebrate-your-team-organization-logo-mascot-for-this-season/95 "2026-07-17T16:12:41Z")
Walsh Robotics Club has been proud to participate under our mascot WalshBot which has evolved over more than a decade - thank you Tomas Christensen for an epic mascot! Here is our current iteration: --- ## [Will high-level Pinnacle match play just become ItZ loading?](https://forum.recf.org/t/will-high-level-pinnacle-match-play-just-become-itz-loading/97)
**Author:** [@\_60](https://forum.recf.org/u/_60)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/will-high-level-pinnacle-match-play-just-become-itz-loading/97 "2026-07-17T05:55:20Z")
In Vex’s 2017-2018 game In the Zone, a viable strategy was to matchload until you had a high stack of cones, which you could then place to get points. This is very similar to Pinnacle, where there are 9 matchloads of pin… --- ## [V5 GPS strips/marking on field perimeters](https://forum.recf.org/t/v5-gps-strips-marking-on-field-perimeters/151)
**Author:** [@Pascal\_Chesnais](https://forum.recf.org/u/Pascal_Chesnais)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/v5-gps-strips-marking-on-field-perimeters/151 "2026-07-11T18:43:49Z")
I have asked on Q&A if GPS strips/markings are required to be present on perimeters at events as V5 GPS sensor is “optional” … Same question for V5 AI - are April Tags needed on all/some/none of field elements for the g… --- ## [What is the best drivetrain?](https://forum.recf.org/t/what-is-the-best-drivetrain/99)
**Author:** [@Zach\_Herren](https://forum.recf.org/u/Zach_Herren)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/what-is-the-best-drivetrain/99 "2026-07-01T20:37:49Z")
With the new rules, I was wondering what was the best drivetrain for this year. Tank (diff or PTO) X drive Swerve drive Kiwi (for the lols) --- ## [How are teams able to get fields if they don't have a VEX team?](https://forum.recf.org/t/how-are-teams-able-to-get-fields-if-they-dont-have-a-vex-team/98)
**Author:** [@\_60](https://forum.recf.org/u/_60)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/how-are-teams-able-to-get-fields-if-they-dont-have-a-vex-team/98 "2026-07-01T16:00:36Z")
If you’re in Canada, you can probably use idesign365, but it seems like otherwise you’re out of luck. Does anyone have any ideas? --- ## [Screw joints are powered wheels](https://forum.recf.org/t/screw-joints-are-powered-wheels/91)
**Author:** [@Nerd](https://forum.recf.org/u/Nerd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/screw-joints-are-powered-wheels/91 "2026-06-29T22:39:37Z")
So, if you have one motor per wheel, would it be better for gears, or direct contact (axel is the same for motor and wheel)? I am just curious. [Next page](https://forum.recf.org/c/achieve-robotics-competition-recf/22.md?page=1)