Author Topic: HeartFoxx DSL Showcase (Read 5345 times)

HeartFoxx · « **on:** June 02, 2013, 07:29:59 PM »

I am making this showcase after a little prodding and support. I have been lurking about the forums for a couple of weeks and figure I should begin getting involved. I appreciate the immediate support from the community, and am happy to be a part of it. So without further ado, let's begin!

To start things off, here is my (2nd place woo!) BOTM entry for June 2013.

This was my first DSL3 bot, and I'm happy it got a bit of attention! With this bot, design and efficiency came first for me. I really wanted to make an IRL bot that was very efficient and had next to no empty space inside, while also making something that appeared intimidating and cool. As you may be able to tell, the weapon was the last thing added, but I actually like how the pick looks.

I've made stock wedges before, and noticed that it was hard to utilize the space within the bot's chassis when there was a sharp wedge angle involved. Therefore, I found it to be much more space-and-weight-efficient to use panel and extender components within DSL3. I think that these components are absolutely awesome.

Please let me know what you think -- feel free to leave some constructive criticisms if you think I could have done something better or to let me know what I can improve on for next time. I am always appreciative of help and advice. :)

Badnik96 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2013, 07:31:10 PM »

I still think it's awesome. You're like another Thyrus. Hope to see more of this style :3

HeartFoxx · « **Reply #2 on:** June 02, 2013, 07:33:44 PM »

Quote from: Badnik96 on June 02, 2013, 07:31:10 PM

I still think it's awesome. You're like another Thyrus. Hope to see more of this style :3

I really appreciate it, thank you! c: I look forward to continuing with these designs.

Mr. AS · « **Reply #3 on:** June 02, 2013, 07:38:33 PM »

Quote from: HeartFoxx on June 02, 2013, 07:29:59 PM

With this bot, design and efficiency came first for me. I really wanted to make an IRL bot that was very efficient and had next to no empty space inside, while also making something that appeared intimidating and cool.

hmm...

i must say that you more-or-less got the "no empty space" part down. it looks lacking in offense as one icepick on a MW hammer is not very damaging. i would suggest beater bars (one of the best weapons in DSL 3 i have seen so far).

HeartFoxx · « **Reply #4 on:** June 02, 2013, 07:40:45 PM »

Quote from: Lightning S. on June 02, 2013, 07:35:50 PM

This is really good, especially for a first robot. Hope to see more stuff from you. BTW, what's the weight of that bot?

Thank you very much. :) It's sitting at 484.8 right now. I'm okay with it since it's an aesthetic/protective design, but without all that extra piping it could be brought down to MW.

HeartFoxx · « **Reply #5 on:** June 02, 2013, 07:42:13 PM »

Quote from: Mr. AwesumSauce on June 02, 2013, 07:38:33 PM

Quote from: HeartFoxx on June 02, 2013, 07:29:59 PM
With this bot, design and efficiency came first for me. I really wanted to make an IRL bot that was very efficient and had next to no empty space inside, while also making something that appeared intimidating and cool.
hmm...

i must say that you more-or-less got the "no empty space" part down. it looks lacking in offense as one icepick on a MW hammer is not very damaging. i would suggest beater bars (one of the best weapons in DSL 3 i have seen so far).

I really appreciate the input -- I will take a better look at weapon components before I begin any more in-depth designs next time. :) I understand the pick is lacking in damage.

Merrick · « **Reply #6 on:** June 02, 2013, 08:25:51 PM »

IT BEGINS

Man, this gonna be good.

madman3 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 03, 2013, 02:57:54 AM »

I'd perhaps recommend swapping your black batteries for battlepacks, since blacks are rather inefficient.

Domanating · « **Reply #8 on:** June 03, 2013, 04:30:45 AM »

Welcome to the showcase world m8

Quote from: Mr. AwesumSauce on June 02, 2013, 07:38:33 PM

Quote from: HeartFoxx on June 02, 2013, 07:29:59 PM
With this bot, design and efficiency came first for me. I really wanted to make an IRL bot that was very efficient and had next to no empty space inside, while also making something that appeared intimidating and cool.
hmm...

i must say that you more-or-less got the "no empty space" part down. it looks lacking in offense as one icepick on a MW hammer is not very damaging. i would suggest beater bars (one of the best weapons in DSL 3 i have seen so far).

I think one weapon is more than enough for IRL standards. There are many IRL bots with single weapons.

Mr. AS · « **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2013, 05:12:43 AM »

Quote from: Domanating on June 03, 2013, 04:30:45 AM

Welcome to the showcase world m8

Quote from: Mr. AwesumSauce on June 02, 2013, 07:38:33 PM
Quote from: HeartFoxx on June 02, 2013, 07:29:59 PM
With this bot, design and efficiency came first for me. I really wanted to make an IRL bot that was very efficient and had next to no empty space inside, while also making something that appeared intimidating and cool.
hmm...

i must say that you more-or-less got the "no empty space" part down. it looks lacking in offense as one icepick on a MW hammer is not very damaging. i would suggest beater bars (one of the best weapons in DSL 3 i have seen so far).

I think one weapon is more than enough for IRL standards. There are many IRL bots with single weapons.

he said in the post that he wanted to make an irl bot that is also effective. surely he can add a couple more weapons while keeping it irl?

Thyrus · « **Reply #10 on:** June 03, 2013, 05:18:01 AM »

I like this guy

Domanating · « **Reply #11 on:** June 03, 2013, 05:32:23 AM »

Quote from: Mr. AwesumSauce on June 03, 2013, 05:12:43 AM

Quote from: Domanating on June 03, 2013, 04:30:45 AM
Welcome to the showcase world m8

Quote from: Mr. AwesumSauce on June 02, 2013, 07:38:33 PM
Quote from: HeartFoxx on June 02, 2013, 07:29:59 PM
With this bot, design and efficiency came first for me. I really wanted to make an IRL bot that was very efficient and had next to no empty space inside, while also making something that appeared intimidating and cool.
hmm...

i must say that you more-or-less got the "no empty space" part down. it looks lacking in offense as one icepick on a MW hammer is not very damaging. i would suggest beater bars (one of the best weapons in DSL 3 i have seen so far).

I think one weapon is more than enough for IRL standards. There are many IRL bots with single weapons.

he said in the post that he wanted to make an irl bot that is also effective. surely he can add a couple more weapons while keeping it irl?

Ah, yes. Sorry, I missed that one bit of info

Naryar · « **Reply #12 on:** June 03, 2013, 06:26:19 AM »

thyrus v2

except better than thyrus

HeartFoxx · « **Reply #13 on:** June 03, 2013, 07:39:19 PM »

Alright, I've taken a bit of advice from you folks and tried my hand at building a LW using DSL3.

I wanted to keep it efficient, and focus a bit more on weapon placement and effectiveness while still keeping an eye on aesthetics. I have to admit, I was really struggling for weight on this one. I redesigned the outer shell quite a few times just to shave off the last few kg's... I ended up right at 248, which is awesome!!!

I didn't really know if I was going to be able to stay under 250, and could have styled it a bit more had I had more weight to work with. However, I'm pretty proud of how this one came out, considering it's pretty powerful for a LW with those two spinning discs on the front. I don't know how you guys judge size here... but when I was designing the chassis, I used the little glitch to get the shortest possible chassis height, and the size was 3x2 grid squares. The batteries do give it enough power to go to the end of the round, but if I were to make one improvement, I would have made a -TEENSY- bit more space in the chassis for batteries. There is literally -no- space for anything left in there! Ah, well, I had fun building it.

Once again, totally open for constructive criticism and advice -- I really appreciate feedback from you guys who've been building for so long. Don't judge the splash too harshly, I threw it together quick tonight after work.

P.S. I'd be forever grateful if someone could point me towards a tutorial or example of how to do custom skinning... I've done 3D design in 3DS Max before, but have never dealt with bot textures or components for RA2 before. Thanks!!!

Badnik96 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 03, 2013, 07:48:50 PM »

Love the extender work, especially the pointy bit on top. All in all it looks really cool.

HeartFoxx · « **Reply #15 on:** June 03, 2013, 07:50:42 PM »

Quote from: Badnik96 on June 03, 2013, 07:48:50 PM

Love the extender work, especially the pointy bit on top. All in all it looks really cool.

Thanks a bunch. :3

MassimoV · « **Reply #16 on:** June 03, 2013, 07:58:12 PM »

That looks really good. I like the skin too.

HeartFoxx · « **Reply #17 on:** June 03, 2013, 08:11:53 PM »

Quote from: MassimoV on June 03, 2013, 07:58:12 PM

That looks really good. I like the skin too.

I appreciate it, thanks! Unfortunately I'm not entirely sure how to make my own skins, so I'm dealing with what's in DSL3 for now.

MassimoV · « **Reply #18 on:** June 03, 2013, 08:41:16 PM »

Quote from: HeartFoxx on June 03, 2013, 08:11:53 PM

Quote from: MassimoV on June 03, 2013, 07:58:12 PM
That looks really good. I like the skin too.

I appreciate it, thanks! Unfortunately I'm not entirely sure how to make my own skins, so I'm dealing with what's in DSL3 for now.

https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=13126.0

Domanating · « **Reply #19 on:** June 04, 2013, 05:24:31 AM »

Another very nice design!

Chassis size isn't much of a concern. The only main purpose to it is to make them big enough to fit the control board and the necessary power (and obviously some space to start the extender work) and small enough to prevent empty spaces as much as possible. You pretty much covered both situations so it's perfect.

You didn't mention this but is it supposed to be IRL? If it is, the weapon motors would require at least one more extender attachment.
I'm wondering because the other was IRL.