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Tournament Archives / One Minute Build-Off

« on: March 29, 2018, 12:20:55 AM »

As I'm slowly getting my life back on track, I'm in a good shape to be part of the community.  (First off, thank you guys so much for your supports)  I had this idea and I'm not sure if it has been done before.  What if I host a tournament, after figuring out how to AI the bots which I may need some help with, with the requirement that you must record yourself building a robot in one minute.  Weight class will probably be middle or heavyweight, and FIRE style.  The minute doesn't include the wiring session, just the building.

(Changing rules as I go)


Rules:
Middle or Heavy weight.
FIRE or DSL-S.  No cheatbots.
Component freedom is allowed.  IRL packs is allowed.
The robot must be recorded with a timer on screen being built in 5 minutes, not including the wiring process.
Uuhhh... I may forget something important.... help me out with this.


Sooo... what ya think?

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Off-Topic Discussion / My life during the last month.

« on: March 02, 2018, 11:42:44 PM »

I made a post regarding my entrance that I will reskin my bot, but lost complete focus.  The reason is I'm going through some major emotional event.

I moved in with my girlfriend (her favorite robot was Razor Guy which she called a Christmas Tree Bot, and she rooted for RG in Robogame) last October and we have been living together happily for few months before her drugs got in the way.  She had been huffing air dusters, and had been for more than 8 years as her mom told me.  This leads to few arguments and few frustrating moments.  It wasn't long before her habit got worse and worse.  It gotten to the point that I gave up on her, and didn't bother trying to talk her out of it.  Last January, We missed rent and it caused stress for her.  I found out she stole money from the rent pile to pay for Uber to Walmart for, you guessed it, more air dusters, and I told her that I'll move out if we missed rent.  When I found out that I got angry and yelled at her and told her I'm done with our relationship and I'm moving out.  I grabbed my expensive stuff and move back in with my mom.  This was 3 nights before I found her.  The next night I checked my bank statement and saw more charges for Lyft, and of course, I got even angrier.  I stormed back to the apartment and yelled at her and grab more stuff and left.  The next day, I went to work, planning on getting the rest of my stuff and be out of her life.  As soon as I got off and started heading back to the apartment, I had a change of heart.  I wanted to sit down and talked with her and apologize for my action.  I went back the apartment, knocked on the door.  No response.  I texted her.  No response.  I'm trying to see through the window which is connected to the bedroom.  Barely see anything.  Our cat was freaking out and pulled down the blinder and I got full view of her... frozen... half covered by blanket.  I immediately called the police, they came in, busted down the door and checked on her.  She already passed.  The night before Valentine's Day.  She overdosed.

For a long time, I blamed myself and kicking myself.  I was so down on myself to the point that I've been thinking about suicide, because I cannot live with a guilt.  I cannot shake off the fact that it was her blood on my hands.  She made a choice, a choice she wouldn't make.  I blamed myself because I felt like I made that choice for her.  I stressed her out so much that she was driven to overdose herself.  It was a terrible thinking, but I can't shake it off.  I'm going through a major emotional even and I'm trying to move on from it.  This sucked.  My life sucked.  And I'm trying to shake those thoughts out of my head.

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Robots Showcase / Building my first IRL robot!

« on: June 22, 2017, 11:34:29 PM »

Not all the parts arrived, but I got what I need to start my build.  I'll be building the frame out of UHMW and use the titanium as an armor.  Bonus point if you know what I'm building.    Will be posting more pictures and update as times pass.  I got 3 and a 1/2 weeks deadline before my first competitive appearance.

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DSL TC Showcases / MasterTech... errr.... BDBlu's DSL SC

« on: May 17, 2017, 10:12:01 AM »

Been a while, but I figured it's time for me to show off my capabilities.  I'll start off with my submissions for DOT's tournament.  First three are my AW, BW, and CW.


Sun Shine is a unique AW.  Why unique?  Undercutter!  I know it's not effective, but I felt like it's needed to be done and submitted.


 Grinder is my BW with primary weapon a giant saw.  I was inspired by a real bot which is built the same way but with less chassis.


This is a CW category.  It is a slightly smaller version of my redditbot entrance, ROFLcopter.  It was voted as a fan favorite even tho it was rejected.  This version is little more stable and quicker than it's bigger original.

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Real Robotics Discussion / Design concept and internal check

« on: September 01, 2015, 10:33:29 PM »

As I mentioned before ( in this post: https://gametechmods.com/forums/index.php?topic=17965.0 ) and after few "meeting" we (my father and I) finally came up with this draft.  Yellow colored section is an adjustable attachment.  Side armour is a small wedge that can be replaced quickly if we took damage from another spinner (or what my dad called, "grinder").  4 small points are adjustable to raise or lower the weapon.  Red section is a wedge that can be inverted.  Please share your thought and suggestion if there is something better than what is listed, thank you! 


(Imgur link isn't working for some reason, here is a link to it: https://imgur.com/YCAWQZm)

Battery: https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=26470
Weapon motor: https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=34577
-We did found another motor that is lighter, faster, and cheaper.  So for now, we'll stick with this.
ESC1: https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=68537
ESC2: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/13204
Drive motor: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12518
Transmitter (controller): https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=19673
Power switch: http://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-FT-MINI-SWITCH.html
-We're expecting High Roller to be slamming against the wall by it own forcepower, so this power switch is best for it.

Which leave this one question, what kind of reliable transmitter and receiver that is best for the Turnigy controller within a budget?

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Real Robotics Discussion / Battery power question

« on: August 16, 2015, 03:34:27 PM »

My father and I are planning on building an antweight for fighting purposes.  The idea is 2 wheels with drummer.  We plan everything except one thing... we have little to no experience with electronic setup.  How much power do we need to transfer from the battery to the motor? Does it take away the total amount?  For example, 3V motor connected 7.4V battery.  Does it take away 3v and leave it at 4.4V for anything else?