Author Topic: Dahpretzel1's DSL Bot Showcase (Read 55590 times)

FOTEPX · « **Reply #60 on:** January 22, 2011, 12:35:21 PM »

It actually looks more like an IRL bot more than a DSL bot. You can either get bashed with ideas on how improve it or keep it IRL realistic. Choose the blue or red pill. *holds out 2 pills*

NFX · « **Reply #61 on:** January 22, 2011, 12:38:15 PM »

If you're wanting to go down the competitive road, you'd probably want to use two NPC Fasts and Hypno wheels for your drive, instead of four Piglets with Minis. You get better speed and torque, plus more weight left over for weapons and stuff. And you might want to swap the baseplate anchor for a multi extender.

dahpretzel1 · « **Reply #62 on:** January 22, 2011, 12:48:35 PM »

@NFX: So Easliy a smaller chassis to go with the NPC Fasts and Hypno's I'm guessing? And should I go with the lighter control board? Oh and how many batteries would you suggest?

martymidget · « **Reply #63 on:** January 22, 2011, 12:54:40 PM »

2, though if you have spare weight at the end a third wouldnt hurt too much.

You could use Sledgehammers for the weaponry, or beater bars (for relative long lastingness) or DS teeth, Razors (for damage) or a combination of Light DS teeth and Beater bars.

cephalopod · « **Reply #64 on:** January 22, 2011, 12:54:45 PM »

Try to always go with the lighter CB. It's slightly bigger but the 1kg could be vital. I use the Blue CB in my bots, and on my lightweights with the airtight chassis, they'd go over the limit without that extra kilo. But yeah, much smaller chassis, NPCFast/Hypnos, 2 ants, then weapons on the front, mounted on a MultiExtender (Like a baseplate anchor, but smaller, more useful, and less heavy).

dahpretzel1 · « **Reply #65 on:** January 22, 2011, 12:57:14 PM »

Ok cool will post pics in a few. Thanks guys!

Naryar · « **Reply #66 on:** January 22, 2011, 01:08:44 PM »

On your bot, you might want to know that DSL bars only do damage with the sharp sides, not the flat front. Yes it doesn't makes any real sense, but it is RA2.

https://gametechmods.com/RA2wiki/index.php?title=Naryar's_DSL_tips

Dunno if you already read this. If you didn't, I suggest you do it.

dahpretzel1 · « **Reply #67 on:** January 22, 2011, 01:22:48 PM »

@Nayrar: Yeah I read that article already and it was very helpful. I'm going with what other people are saying and putting razors on multi extenders. The purpose of the bot wasn't really to cause much damage, but to just shove my opponent around.

SKBT · « **Reply #68 on:** January 22, 2011, 01:37:10 PM »

Quote from: dahpretzel1 on January 22, 2011, 11:54:58 AM

@SKBT: Oh that's great, thanks so much for the parking tip. Me and my dad were delighted to see that! This is our first time attending, so we won't really know our way around. You are fighting in Motorama also right? If so, good luck, and looking forward to seeing you there. Thanks again

No I can't make it out to Moto this year. I've got prior commitments to my schools FIRST team. I wish I could make it out there though.

Good luck!

Enigm@ · « **Reply #69 on:** January 22, 2011, 01:41:45 PM »

On the newest 'bot:
Don't use Piglets as drive. They don't have enoguh torque.

dahpretzel1 · « **Reply #70 on:** January 22, 2011, 01:42:09 PM »

Oh alright. Thanks a lot!

dahpretzel1 · « **Reply #71 on:** January 22, 2011, 01:43:35 PM »

Bully 2.0??? Almost done, but have lots of extra weight. What should I do with it?

ty4er · « **Reply #72 on:** January 22, 2011, 01:46:45 PM »

What armour?

Enigm@ · « **Reply #73 on:** January 22, 2011, 01:47:42 PM »

Quote from: dahpretzel1 on January 22, 2011, 01:43:35 PM

Bully 2.0??? Almost done, but have lots of extra weight. What should I do with it?

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Much better, but is underweight.

dahpretzel1 · « **Reply #74 on:** January 22, 2011, 01:52:48 PM »

@ty4er: 3MM Aluminum

Enigm@ · « **Reply #75 on:** January 22, 2011, 01:54:29 PM »

Don't use alunimum. Only use Titainium and Plastic.

ty4er · « **Reply #76 on:** January 22, 2011, 01:54:56 PM »

Ah okay then
try changing armour to titanium or plastic

EDIT:Dammit Enigma beat me...

dahpretzel1 · « **Reply #77 on:** January 22, 2011, 01:56:49 PM »

@ty4er and Enigma: What thickness?

cephalopod · « **Reply #78 on:** January 22, 2011, 01:59:43 PM »

Whatever you can fit

dahpretzel1 · « **Reply #79 on:** January 22, 2011, 02:02:00 PM »

Ok cool. Should I add anything to the bot other than armor?