Author Topic: J24's DSL Showcase (Read 26467 times)

J24 · « **on:** July 21, 2010, 09:21:22 AM »

Hi, im J24, and im new here, but not so new to ra2 or dsl
however, my robots still suck
here are a few of my designs
some help might be nice

This one is called proton
with a flipper that flips the robot onto the rotating spikes

some innards

im no good at minimizing empty space or building to the weight limit by the way
Thats it for now, if i build another half decent (by my standards) one ill post it here
P.S. I love hex plates

Badnik96 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2010, 09:27:32 AM »

Not the worst first bot I've seen but definitely needs improvement. Here are some tips:

Get rid of the front wheels. (the shiny hubs)
Don't use baseplate anchors, use multi extenders
Use grippier wheels, like Vlads or Hypnoes.
NEVER USE BALLASTS. (unless you want to get flamed)
This needs 7-8 ant batteries, right now it's underpowered
Pointy tips have normals, use razor tips or iron spikes
build to the weight limit
minimize chassis space

But I like the wheel guards.

J24 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2010, 09:55:17 AM »

Thanks for the advice
i followed it and it works brilliantly now
heres a screenshot

the only reason i didnt use razor tips before was because they hit the floor, so i decided to replace the motor with one mounted higher up
im not going to remove the baseplate anchors but im not going to put anymore in ever now so thanks

Squirrel_Monkey · « **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2010, 09:57:51 AM »

Those wheels aren't the best, maybe use hypno's (Only if they are the right size of course)

J24 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:02:15 AM »

I tried those and they are too small
Thanks Anyway Though

Squirrel_Monkey · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:05:08 AM »

OK, one basic rule is 1 ant per spin motor, 2 per BSG, 4 per Small JX, 5 per Large JX.
Adding more is a waste of weight but may better power you motors.
You need 7-8 as Badnik said, depending n what JX you used.

J24 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:08:43 AM »

Thanks for that
Also, is there any better way of weighing it down at the front apart from ballasts, as when it goes too fast it tips over (thats why i have the extra batteries)

NFX · « **Reply #7 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:11:04 AM »

If the Hypnos are too small, you might want to trim off the side protection a little bit.

Actually looking not too bad so far, I'm just a bit worried about the extender work, it looks kinda easy to take off from the right angle. Move the E-Tek motor further forwards if it's tipping back.

J24 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:24:49 AM »

The hypno wheels are too small even for the chassis so trimming the armor wont help
but thanks for the other tips
heres how it looks now

TeamXtreemer · « **Reply #9 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:26:15 AM »

Try a skirt hinge, and put wedges on.

SteveM4 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:33:32 AM »

Nice looking bots J24, liking the use of the hex's!

I am new here too and found quickly that these guys really know what they're talking about.

Also, I like the chassis design, seems effective!

Mush

NFX · « **Reply #11 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:36:54 AM »

He's got the Vlad flipper on the JX, he just has to find the right angle for it.

That looks quite impressive at the moment, might want to do something about invertibility, I have a suspicion that when it throws a bot into the spikes, its momentum might tip itself over backwards, a bit like Complete Control vs Psychotron.

TeamXtreemer · « **Reply #12 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:37:56 AM »

@mush, if your new, you will know that your first bots arent so good, but they will get better, check out nar's showcase or mine, then you can get soe inspriation, the chassis i effective, but it a rather on the big side.

J24 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:45:56 AM »

Thanks for the tips guys
heres another bot i made before joining the forums thats not very good
a little help please?

Thanks for the help on proton, this one's called neutron.
not sure if i should update my first post with him too
p.s. @king mushroom, cool avatar

Squirrel_Monkey · « **Reply #14 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:47:20 AM »

Quote from: TeamXtreemer on July 21, 2010, 10:37:56 AM

check out nar's showcase or mine

LOL

@ Bot
1. Use the big control board.

TeamXtreemer · « **Reply #15 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:51:20 AM »

yeah, cos im getting better. s_m, your not all that special yourself.

J24 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:52:26 AM »

also, if people want and someone can tell me how, ill put proton (now renamed protonaut) up for download so you can edit him yourself, if what you're saying is hard to explain through text, or if you want to mess around with him

NFX · « **Reply #17 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:54:48 AM »

Quote from: Squirrel_Monkey on July 21, 2010, 10:47:20 AM

Quote from: TeamXtreemer on July 21, 2010, 10:37:56 AM
check out nar's showcase or mine
LOL

I lol'd also. I just didn't want to say anything. XD

Chassis could stand to be a lot smaller than this, especially if NPC Fasts are used rather than the much heavier E-Teks. Overpowered as well, maybe 6 ants or so, so you can keep up the pushing power for the full match instead of losing strength as the match goes on.

Again, I like the use of Hex plates, but Pointy tips are bad. Replace them with something without Normals, i.e. Razor Tip, Iron Spike, Beater Bar.

Squirrel_Monkey · « **Reply #18 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:56:12 AM »

Quote from: J24 on July 21, 2010, 10:52:26 AM

also, if people want and someone can tell me how, ill put proton (now renamed protonaut) up for download so you can edit him yourself, if what you're saying is hard to explain through text, or if you want to mess around with him

Use the Bot Exchange uploader.

Badnik96 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:58:16 AM »

Here's how to put bots up for download:
1: export bot in game
2: go to your game directory and go to the "Robot Designs" folder
3: Make sure your bot is there
4:Go onto this site and go to "BotExchange"
5:Look on the right side for a thing that says "upload your DSL bot here"
6:Click DSL HW
7: Use the uploader to upload your bot
8: hit "OK"

If you did this right, a screen will pop up saying "Thanks for uploading your bot" will appear and the bot will be on the bot exchange.