# Heated Plates Replica **URL:** \ **Category:** Competition/Game\ **Created:** [October 7, 2023, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/heated-plates-replica/624 "2023-10-07T23:31:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SizzlinSeal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e99b99/32.png) [@SizzlinSeal](https://forum.theavr.org/u/SizzlinSeal)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2023, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/heated-plates-replica/624/1 "2023-10-07T23:31:22Z")
In preparation for an upcoming competition, my team has decide to build a replica of the field. Part of this includes replicating the heated plates found on some of the buildings. These plates are 4" in diameter and heat up to 85 degrees Celsius. We want to replicate the AVR field as accurately as possible, and that means replicating these heated plates as accurately as possible. How is this implemented in the RVR field? ---
**Author:** ![Tig](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.theavr.org/tig/32/215_2.png) [@Tig](https://forum.theavr.org/u/Tig)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2023, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/heated-plates-replica/624/2 "2023-10-08T14:37:14Z")
Refer to [THIS](http://forum.theavr.org/t/how-do-the-hotspots-work-on-the-building/590) thread for some insight. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Ewing](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.theavr.org/jack_ewing/32/29_2.png) [@Jack\_Ewing](https://forum.theavr.org/u/Jack_Ewing)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/heated-plates-replica/624/3 "2023-10-11T18:46:45Z")
there is also this tutorial on how to make a target in the forum from last year > [@DIY Laser Target Instructions - Now Available!](http://forum.theavr.org/t/diy-laser-target-instructions-now-available/166): > > Howdy - exciting news to share today. Many teams have been asking for more information regarding how the LWC Target functions, or how they can build one to practice with - definitely a key ingredient to being competitive in this year’s challenge! I’d like to give a major thanks to @lancer, who has put together a great writeup for building an Arduino “practice field” version using commercially-available components here: Although the official field uses slightly different materials than PVC p… ---
**Author:** ![RBroussard\_BELL](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex007/user_avatar/forum.theavr.org/rbroussard_bell/32/233_2.png) [@RBroussard\_BELL](https://forum.theavr.org/u/RBroussard_BELL)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/heated-plates-replica/624/4 "2023-10-12T18:35:10Z")
[Here](https://usg02.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2Fb7wUDSY&data=05%7C01%7Cebroussard%40bellflight.com%7Cf235f5451ef44d451ec308dbcb42e546%7Cb347614d8a514dfe8bf716d51e6f6db8%7C0%7C0%7C638327260389354082%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EyaoE4GEFyDYsp1ewgtarm%2Byyg%2FOi6kGnD6oDrkWfPs%3D&reserved=0) is the link to the heat plates on Amazon. Could you please be more specific with what you are looking for regarding how the hot plates are implemented? Thanks, Rick ---
**Author:** ![SizzlinSeal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e99b99/32.png) [@SizzlinSeal](https://forum.theavr.org/u/SizzlinSeal)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.theavr.org/t/heated-plates-replica/624/5 "2023-10-12T20:28:41Z")
We wondering how we would insulate the heat from the rest of the building, but the device you have sent a link to already has insulation so that’s not really that big a deal. We were also wondering how to power it, but since its just powered by AC we will just use a smart plug to turn it on and off. Thank you for your reply. We have no further questions at this time.