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**Author:** [@Vasishta\_Indukuri](https://forum.theavr.org/u/Vasishta_Indukuri)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/game-rules-and-materials-clarifications/1106 "2026-09-22T02:44:54Z")
This is a list of some of our questions: How heavy are the barrels and hay bales? In the game manual it says that the barrels are “standard soup cans.” What exactly does that mean? In the scoring guidelines, there’s no… --- ## [ANNOUNCEMENT: Switching DEXI to 5GHz WiFi](https://forum.theavr.org/t/announcement-switching-dexi-to-5ghz-wifi/1088)
**Author:** [@bhanner-bell](https://forum.theavr.org/u/bhanner-bell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/announcement-switching-dexi-to-5ghz-wifi/1088 "2025-12-05T17:12:50Z")
Switching your DEXI WiFi to 5GHz When competing in congested WiFi environment, it might be helpful to switch to a lesser congested frequency, such as the 5GHz band. This guide will demonstrate how to change your DEXI ove… --- ## [Championships Game Rule Calrifications](https://forum.theavr.org/t/championships-game-rule-calrifications/1085)
**Author:** [@MatthewH](https://forum.theavr.org/u/MatthewH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/championships-game-rule-calrifications/1085 "2025-12-01T23:14:35Z")
Hello, we had a few questions about how the rulings would be done at championships. Can both the Dexi and AVR manually turn on colors with node red to get communication, and communication points? If so, then can this be… --- ## [Extra points clarification](https://forum.theavr.org/t/extra-points-clarification/1083)
**Author:** [@JadenPetty](https://forum.theavr.org/u/JadenPetty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/extra-points-clarification/1083 "2025-12-01T22:48:05Z")
Can we still get the extra 3 points for singular balls put in the dumpster at a time, even if the balls are still in our possession, or can the rover only carry 1 ball at a time for the full 3 points. --- ## [Replacement batteries available at the competition?](https://forum.theavr.org/t/replacement-batteries-available-at-the-competition/1074)
**Author:** [@emoons](https://forum.theavr.org/u/emoons)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 7:28am UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/replacement-batteries-available-at-the-competition/1074 "2025-11-07T07:28:07Z")
I have a battery that won’t charge. One of the cells is at 1.3 V while the others are around 3.2 V. Would I be able to swap out the battery at the competition at St. Michaels in Austin? --- ## [DEXI NodeRed Dashboard not working](https://forum.theavr.org/t/dexi-nodered-dashboard-not-working/1075)
**Author:** [@CookieCat47](https://forum.theavr.org/u/CookieCat47)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/dexi-nodered-dashboard-not-working/1075 "2025-11-07T07:25:33Z")
We are having issues connecting to the Node-Red dashboard on our dexios drone. We can connect to the dashboard at 192.168.4.1, the gcs dashboard, topics list, and VS Code Server. However, trying to connect to the Node-Re… --- ## [DEXI drone camera is not working + controls of the right side of the radiomaster controller isnt working](https://forum.theavr.org/t/dexi-drone-camera-is-not-working-controls-of-the-right-side-of-the-radiomaster-controller-isnt-working/1077)
**Author:** [@GearsofGlory1](https://forum.theavr.org/u/GearsofGlory1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/dexi-drone-camera-is-not-working-controls-of-the-right-side-of-the-radiomaster-controller-isnt-working/1077 "2025-11-07T03:22:51Z")
We are part of a robotics team that is competing soon with a DEXI drone that is facing some issues. We have done the the things to set it up like in the video tutorial by Dennis Baldwin and we even reached out to him and… --- ## [Dumpster Design Clairifcation](https://forum.theavr.org/t/dumpster-design-clairifcation/1072)
**Author:** [@MatthewH](https://forum.theavr.org/u/MatthewH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/dumpster-design-clairifcation/1072 "2025-11-02T15:40:20Z")
In the game manual under 4.2 it says that the dumpsters must be painted to represent your team, is it a strict requirement that the dumpsters are painted? Are dumpsters allowed to be unpainted? --- ## [Transmitter Connection Issue?](https://forum.theavr.org/t/transmitter-connection-issue/1054)
**Author:** [@emoons](https://forum.theavr.org/u/emoons)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/transmitter-connection-issue/1054 "2025-10-28T19:17:19Z")
My students are having trouble connecting the transmitter to the receiver,. They have followed the steps in the guide for binding (so I believe), but when they try to configure the radio in QGroundControl, they receive a… --- ## [AI Raspberry Pi camera problem](https://forum.theavr.org/t/ai-raspberry-pi-camera-problem/1064)
**Author:** [@JadenPetty](https://forum.theavr.org/u/JadenPetty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/ai-raspberry-pi-camera-problem/1064 "2025-10-23T02:29:42Z")
Hello we have started to work on the Dexi Drone being able to sense the motorcylce truck and everything for the competition but its getting wrong readings, like its saying the truck is a refrigerator, and not sensing the… --- ## [AVR Compute Kit servos](https://forum.theavr.org/t/avr-compute-kit-servos/1063)
**Author:** [@Popp](https://forum.theavr.org/u/Popp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/avr-compute-kit-servos/1063 "2025-10-18T16:04:20Z")
Hi, where can I find the code to help work out with the servos or is this something that I find out how to do ourselves as part of the competition? --- ## [RVR Remote Control](https://forum.theavr.org/t/rvr-remote-control/1067)
**Author:** [@Dave](https://forum.theavr.org/u/Dave)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 5:09pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/rvr-remote-control/1067 "2025-10-16T17:09:55Z")
We are trying to power and remotely control a servo on the RVR, we have tried Bluetooth but it doesn’t seem to be working. What are some ways we can do this? --- ## [Dexi Wifi isn't showing up after attempting to update OS](https://forum.theavr.org/t/dexi-wifi-isnt-showing-up-after-attempting-to-update-os/1062)
**Author:** [@JadenPetty](https://forum.theavr.org/u/JadenPetty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/dexi-wifi-isnt-showing-up-after-attempting-to-update-os/1062 "2025-10-13T01:49:16Z")
I attempted to update the DEXI OS to the latest version, and when I plugged it in the drone immediately booted up fairly quickly which I don’t know if it updates faster compared to previous years, but once I looked the w… --- ## [Raspberry Pi Ai chip](https://forum.theavr.org/t/raspberry-pi-ai-chip/1066)
**Author:** [@Dave](https://forum.theavr.org/u/Dave)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/raspberry-pi-ai-chip/1066 "2025-10-13T01:45:53Z")
We never received an AI chip on our Raspberry Pi --- ## [Initial Flight Test - Questions about software](https://forum.theavr.org/t/initial-flight-test-questions-about-software/1060)
**Author:** [@emoons](https://forum.theavr.org/u/emoons)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/initial-flight-test-questions-about-software/1060 "2025-10-08T02:41:14Z")
We swapped PixHawks and reinstalled all of the software and updated it with the custom firmware, recalibrated all of the sensors, and ran the calibration again on the ESC. We have reinstalled QGroundControl as well. The… --- ## [Competition Game Members](https://forum.theavr.org/t/competition-game-members/1058)
**Author:** [@MatthewH](https://forum.theavr.org/u/MatthewH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/competition-game-members/1058 "2025-10-06T03:40:51Z")
Hello, We saw in the video that there must be a minimum of 7 members on the field, but it didn’t mention whether we could have an 8th member on the field, in practice we found that we need this extra member to help orga… --- ## [No wifi for AVR :(](https://forum.theavr.org/t/no-wifi-for-avr/1055)
**Author:** [@CookieCat47](https://forum.theavr.org/u/CookieCat47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/no-wifi-for-avr/1055 "2025-09-27T19:38:07Z")
Hello. We recently did the upgrades for the AVR. However, after we did the upgrades we noticed that they wifi would no longer show up. Is this supposed to happen? If so, how else will we connect to the drone. Thanks! --- ## [Course Flooring Material](https://forum.theavr.org/t/course-flooring-material/1052)
**Author:** [@MatthewH](https://forum.theavr.org/u/MatthewH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/course-flooring-material/1052 "2025-09-22T19:32:20Z")
Hello, We are looking for materials to use for our practice course flooring, what material will be used in competition, and is there somewhere we can buy the same thing? Thanks, --- ## [Dumpster Dimensions and Contact Rule Clarifications](https://forum.theavr.org/t/dumpster-dimensions-and-contact-rule-clarifications/1044)
**Author:** [@MatthewH](https://forum.theavr.org/u/MatthewH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/dumpster-dimensions-and-contact-rule-clarifications/1044 "2025-09-22T02:39:25Z")
Hello, we have a few questions about the specific rules for the dumpsters. It says in the game manual that “recommended dimensions for the Dumpsters are in the realm of 4” tall x 7” wide x 15” long”. Is there any strict… --- ## [RVR Cad File question](https://forum.theavr.org/t/rvr-cad-file-question/1053)
**Author:** [@Dave](https://forum.theavr.org/u/Dave)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 2:10am UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/rvr-cad-file-question/1053 "2025-09-22T02:10:53Z")
Is there a cad file for the RVR? --- ## [Dexi battery straps](https://forum.theavr.org/t/dexi-battery-straps/1045)
**Author:** [@Dave](https://forum.theavr.org/u/Dave)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/dexi-battery-straps/1045 "2025-09-11T13:43:15Z")
Our dexi battery straps broke. Is there a link for replacements? --- ## [Field Onshape File](https://forum.theavr.org/t/field-onshape-file/1042)
**Author:** [@Dave](https://forum.theavr.org/u/Dave)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/field-onshape-file/1042 "2025-09-04T04:16:23Z")
The onshape file for the field is not downloadable or exportable. Can you fix that? --- ## [Course Specification Clarifications](https://forum.theavr.org/t/course-specification-clarifications/1043)
**Author:** [@MatthewH](https://forum.theavr.org/u/MatthewH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/course-specification-clarifications/1043 "2025-09-04T02:22:57Z")
Hello, we have a few questions on the field specifications and details. Will there be a 0.5 Inch lip on the exit/entrance to the sphero maze as in the CAD files? What kind of switch button exactly is being used for the… --- ## [DEXI Switches Not Working](https://forum.theavr.org/t/dexi-switches-not-working/1039)
**Author:** [@nhopkins](https://forum.theavr.org/u/nhopkins)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/dexi-switches-not-working/1039 "2025-08-29T19:30:54Z")
Hello. Was wondering if anyone had a fix or has had a similar issue. While we were dusting off the Dexi to prepare for this year, it will not take off under remote control. When we use the switches, the remote still say… --- ## [3D File for DEXI frame](https://forum.theavr.org/t/3d-file-for-dexi-frame/1032)
**Author:** [@anya.mccarthy](https://forum.theavr.org/u/anya.mccarthy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/3d-file-for-dexi-frame/1032 "2025-08-15T16:36:34Z")
Is there any way to get a CAD file for the DEXI frame? Thank you! --- ## [Dexi caught FIRE during flight!](https://forum.theavr.org/t/dexi-caught-fire-during-flight/1028)
**Author:** [@asher](https://forum.theavr.org/u/asher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/dexi-caught-fire-during-flight/1028 "2025-01-31T21:14:41Z")
Although my team did not make it to the championship, we were determined to keep practicing and learning more about the Dexi drone. Last week, during a routine flight, something unexpected happened. About two minutes int… --- ## [Need of Spare Jetson Nano - Original kit not responding](https://forum.theavr.org/t/need-of-spare-jetson-nano-original-kit-not-responding/1024)
**Author:** [@salwxk](https://forum.theavr.org/u/salwxk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 3:36am UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/need-of-spare-jetson-nano-original-kit-not-responding/1024 "2024-12-06T03:36:12Z")
After experiencing a crash a few weeks ago, our Jetson stopped working. We used some spare Jetson kit from our lab and replaced the entire Jetson (including a clean SD card) but it still didn’t work. The lights were on a… --- ## [Avr groundcontrol](https://forum.theavr.org/t/avr-groundcontrol/1025)
**Author:** [@JJ1017A](https://forum.theavr.org/u/JJ1017A)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/avr-groundcontrol/1025 "2024-12-05T21:42:19Z")
Hi! Our team has been having some issues with QGroundControl; for some reason, the drone isn’t connecting to it. The drone will connect to the Wi-Fi and, in turn, the GUI so those things work, but we’re unable to switch … --- ## [Students in the Drive Zone](https://forum.theavr.org/t/students-in-the-drive-zone/1012)
**Author:** [@Coach-D](https://forum.theavr.org/u/Coach-D)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/students-in-the-drive-zone/1012 "2024-12-01T01:15:49Z")
We had a wonderful match in Austin and I was so impressed by the field, judges and logistics of the event - what a great time! I know how hard it is to get all those field operations running smoothly and the league shoul… --- ## [Championship Logistics](https://forum.theavr.org/t/championship-logistics/1021)
**Author:** [@Coach-D](https://forum.theavr.org/u/Coach-D)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/championship-logistics/1021 "2024-11-25T14:15:17Z")
This season has been wonderful. All of our students are excited for the Championship. There are a lot of tremendous teams and our students really like the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with everyone else. Three… [Next page](https://forum.theavr.org/latest.md?page=1)