Vorpal Hexapod Joust Game

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This is an add-on accessory for the totally awesome Vorpal Combat Hexapod, If you haven't seen that yet, then this thing won't make sense, so visit there first: * [Thing 2513566: Vorpal Combat Hexapod](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2513566) I made this all open source and respectfully ask you to consider supporting the project. We successfully funded on Kickstarter with hundreds of kits sold, and now we have our own store. We have more than just the Hexapod electronics, we have all kinds of things useful for small robotics and other projects: [Vorpal Robotics Store with Hexapod Kits](http://store.vorpalrobotics.com) + IMPORTANT: If you opt-in to receive our store monthly newsletters you'll automatically be enrolled in a monthly prize drawing, first prize is a $100 store credit and there are lots of other smaller prizes too! Sign up for newsletters here: + [Vorpal Store Opt-in for Prize Drawing](http://eepurl.com/dcJCgr) Why do I need this for the Hexapod? ------------------------------------------------ These are game pieces for the "Joust" game, played with two Vorpal Combat Hexapods. [Joust Game Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wikXps27vTA) The long thing is called the Lance. This attaches to the robot's accessory port in front of the robot. The little thing is the "rider". Magnets make the rider stick to the lance. There are two positions for the rider, front and back. The front position (farthest away from the robot) makes the game much easier for novices. You may also give "odds" to a novice player by putting your rider in front and letting theirs be in the back. There are two different Lance variations. The curved version might be a little easier to use for some players. To be fair both players should have the same kind of lance. For complete game rules see the [Games and Activities Page on our website](http://www.vorpalrobotics.com/wiki/index.php?title=Vorpal_Combat_Hexapod_Games_and_Activities). Installing the Magnets ---------------------------- Each design has a recepticle for a 10mm diameter by 3mm thick magnet. The magnet should be installed with the South pole exposed. In our kits, north pole is marked with a dimple. Magnets on the robot should have dimple showing, magnets on accessories that stick to the robot should have dimples hidden. Pretty easy. The magnets, if they are the correct size, snap in. You may be able to do this with your fingrs, or you may need to gently use piiers to force them in that last little bit. But for me at least, they never fall out. If they fall out for you I'm sure a drop of superglue or hot glue will solve the problem.