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Real Robotics Discussion / Re: Beetleweight Robot Parts

« on: March 31, 2014, 06:21:35 PM »

I suppose a lifter could work, I will look into it.

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Real Robotics Discussion / Re: Beetleweight Robot Parts

« on: March 31, 2014, 06:06:10 PM »

I'm very inexperienced to say the least, but this is something I would really like to pursue. I know it won't be easy or even if it will be feasible, this is just an idea at the moment, but I'm hoping it can turn into something amazing.
Maybe a flipper was the wrong way to go, but for simpler things, like wedgebots, as far as I am aware, they are not allowed in some battles, and I don't want to go out of state (Fl) for competitions, so the more I'm eligible for the better.

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Real Robotics Discussion / Re: Beetleweight Robot Parts

« on: March 31, 2014, 05:29:36 PM »

I'm in the US.

Here's a basic sketch of the design:

And how much weight should I dedicate to weapons (pneumatic cylinder, co2 canister, spikes, etc)?

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Real Robotics Discussion / Re: Beetleweight Robot Parts

« on: March 31, 2014, 04:45:30 PM »

Thank you, and that leads me to another question

What are good weight budgets for a beetleweight?

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Real Robotics Discussion / Beetleweight Robot Parts

« on: March 31, 2014, 04:11:09 PM »

First ever robot, it's going to be a pneumatic flipper.

Can anyone recommend me some cool parts?
I've found these and would like some input on them:

Motor (2): http://banebots.com/pc/MOTOR-BRUSH/M3-RS390-12
Battery (1): http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__7636__ZIPPY_Flightmax_2200mAh_3S1P_25C.html

Thanks.