Author Topic: DragonFire's DSL Dump (Read 6075 times)

Dragonfire · « **on:** February 20, 2009, 04:11:20 PM »

After my exceedingly unsuccessful bots in DSL tournaments I've entered, i'd thought I'd start up a showcase to get some valuable advice. Don't expect many bots here as I'm busy with school, and also Robot Rampage.

Open Cut
version A:

titanium 1mm chassis armor.

version B:

Constructive criticism welcomed and please post your thoughts on which one is better.

Thanks,
DragonFire

Naryar · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2009, 04:19:20 PM »

B is better.

It's cool-looking and well-built but i'm not sure about the combat efficiency with a not-so-tough weapon.

System32 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2009, 05:32:36 PM »

A has a good weapon and those wheel guards look awesome.

Somebody · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2009, 05:59:49 PM »

Try to put A's wheelguards on B. And those bar segments are on par with iron spikes.

Dragonfire · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:16:00 PM »

Open Cut
Version C:

i had to down grade the drive to compensate for the additional weight of the new wheel guards.

Unborn Strike

1mm plastic,
not the best to be honest; doesn't look that good, and it does jump about for a bit...but it is my first ever antweight - give a guy a break...

Urjak · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2009, 05:30:51 PM »

I like the idea behind your AW, but is seems like it tilts backward very easily. I would shrink your weapon size to increase stability.

Somebody · « **Reply #6 on:** February 25, 2009, 07:19:19 AM »

I like the new Open Cut.

Naryar · « **Reply #7 on:** February 25, 2009, 12:03:03 PM »

Your ant would need a wedge, better weight distribution and more than 1mm plastic.

Dragonfire · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2011, 04:29:31 PM »

Hey guys, first new bot after re-taking up RA2. Here's my crude attempt at a LW:

Weaponry is a bit brittle, the wedges etc seem to hold up well in battle and it havocs a bit too often i think.
Also Titanium 3 mm.
Feedback would be great, cheers,
DF.

FOTEPX · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2011, 04:32:54 PM »

Use Hypnos for that drive, and don't use metal hinge wedges on top. Also, the wheel protectors are kinda unnecessary.

Other than that,

Reier · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2011, 04:33:03 PM »

Welcome back buddyyyy long time no see bro
About the bot, the wedges aren't gonna do a whole lot of good like that. You need to make them flush with the ground in their default position to really get good results.

cephalopod · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2011, 04:37:43 PM »

Apart from what those guys said, you might want to use a 6kg Master Hexplate rather than those 2 DSL Bars, to save some weight for MOAR RAZORS :P
Anyhoo, welcome back! I remember you leaving just as I was lurking/joining >.<

Vertigo · « **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2011, 04:38:52 PM »

A wider stance is generally better for VS (to aid stability)

cephalopod · « **Reply #13 on:** February 11, 2011, 04:40:27 PM »

Quote from: Vertigo on February 11, 2011, 04:38:52 PM

A wider stance is generally better for VS (to aid stability)

*Tempted to make a shameless plug to my showcase - ohwait I just have*

Somebody · « **Reply #14 on:** February 11, 2011, 04:41:58 PM »

Reminds me of old-style DSL, like when you left. And could you re-upload the Robot Rampage vids? There's a bunch of broken links on the wiki now...

freeziez · « **Reply #15 on:** February 11, 2011, 04:45:34 PM »

- Remove wheel guards
- Skirts on top, no hinges
- Hexplate much?

[okay]Other than that, good job! :D[/okay]

And hi.

Dragonfire · « **Reply #16 on:** February 11, 2011, 04:48:50 PM »

Quote from: Craaig on February 11, 2011, 04:37:43 PM

Apart from what those guys said, you might want to use a 6kg Master Hexplate rather than those 2 DSL Bars, to save some weight for MOAR RAZORS :P
Anyhoo, welcome back! I remember you leaving just as I was lurking/joining >.<

I can't seem to find this 6kg hexplate that can attach to the axle :S

G.K. · « **Reply #17 on:** February 11, 2011, 04:49:52 PM »

It can't attach to magmotors in normal DSL.

freeziez · « **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2011, 04:51:17 PM »

Extras, Weapon Slave in the dropdown.

(edit) Never mind.

Dragonfire · « **Reply #19 on:** February 11, 2011, 04:52:58 PM »

hmm... i see... so am i supposed to be using a abnormal version?